Oviedo is remarkable for a well-defined
cultural character wrought through the
centuries. From the pre-Romanesque architecture
of the original court to the foundation
of the University, from Father Feijoo
to the philosopher Gustavo Bueno; from
Clarín to Alarcos, the millenary
development of the city has been emphasized
by its cultural activity.
In addition to its architecture, its literature
and painting, Oviedo distinguishes itself
by its special love of music: the Opera
Season, the Lyrical Festival, the so-called
Piano Journeys, the Symphonic Music Cycles
with the most renowned line-ups and directors
of the moment...all of which is not sufficient
to give a thorough account of the love
of this city for music, since, in addition,
there are adult and children's bagpipe
groups, choirs, a Philharmonic Society
that will soon celebrate its hundredth
birthday and orchestras such as the OSCO
and the Asturias Philharmonic Orchestra
(OSPA) that carry the name of our city
and of the region throughout numerous music
festivals.
Yet the cultural summit of the year is, no doubt, the solemn presentation
of the “Prince Philip” Awards, whose winners receive a much-deserved
public tribute in the presence of relevant personalities, which turn the city
into the world’s cultural capital over the period.
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