From 27 to 31 August, the Colombian capital will host the inaugural edition of Bogotá Concertante – Bach 340, a festival celebrating the timeless genius of Johann Sebastian Bach while showcasing the vitality of the country’s independent classical music scene. For five days, the city will echo with fugues, concertos and choral works, but also with contemporary reinterpretations and fresh dialogues around what classical music can mean today. What sets Bogotá Concertante apart from other festivals is its deliberate spread across the city. Beyond performance, Bogotá Concertante places heavy emphasis on education and dialogue. More than a series of concerts, Bogotá Concertante is being framed as a declaration of principles about the place of classical music in contemporary life.