The Porto Alegre Symphony Orchestra – OSPA is one of the foundations hosted under the Department of Culture of the State of Rio Grande do Sul and enjoys a busy statewide concert calendar. Founded in 1950, it is the second–oldest nonstop playing symphony orchestra in the country, presided by Dr. Ivo Nesralla, with maestro Tiago Flores, one of South America´s most distinguished musical professionals, serving as Music Director. Associate conductor Manfredo Schmiedt leads the Symphony Choir and has made a valuable contribution to the Orchestra. Mr. João Gastão Tellier Flores serves as Executive Director.
