Saturday, March 7, 2026

Beethoven and Promapec's solidarity conquer the National Theater

Santo Domingo.- In an evening where technical perfection merged with social commitment, the main hall Carlos Piantini of the National Theater Eduardo Brito was the stage for the charity gala "All Beethoven", organized by Promoción Apec (Promapec), the event not only filled the audience's ears with glory, but also raised funds for the institution's training programs. The night came alive under the experienced direction of maestro Amaury Sánchez, who led an imposing Santo Domingo Philharmonic Orchestra composed of 72 musicians. The highlight of the first part was the majestic Piano Concerto No. 5 in E Flat, "Emperor". The young Latvian pianist Daumants Liepiņš, just 31 years old, demonstrated why he is considered one of the most insightful performers of his generation in Europe. With interpretative force and unique sensitivity, he dominated the Steinway & Sons concert piano - donated by the León Jimenes Foundation - achieving a performance of the highest level that drew prolonged ovations. After the intermission, the orchestra returned to perform Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, "Eroica", closing a program entirely dedicated to the genius of Bonn with a sonic precision that left its mark on the national classical scene.
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Beyond the musical notes, the backdrop of the gala was social transformation. During his speech, Guaroa Noboa, president of the board of directors of Promapec, highlighted the deep connection between the composer's work and the institution's mission.


"Beethoven not only revolutionized music; he revolutionized the way of understanding the human condition. His work is an affirmation of freedom, effort, dignity and overcoming adversity", Noboa expressed before a room packed with personalities and allies.

The executive emphasized that the success of this fundraising will allow for the strengthening of technical training scholarships in areas such as pharmacy, computer science, accounting, audiovisuals, among others, aimed at Dominicans with limited resources.

"Every contribution made tonight translates into equipped classrooms… and, above all, into lives that find new opportunities to grow with dignity," Noboa pointed out.

About Promapec
Promoción Apec has trained more than 57 thousand Dominicans with limited economic resources in technical trades, micro-enterprises, and human development.

Among the training areas, training in Pharmacy, Informatics, Accounting, commerce, secretarial work, costume jewelry, graphic arts, crafts, clothing, makeup and accounting for audiovisuals, among others, and training aimed at students in extended shifts of public schools, among others, stand out.


Created in 1982 as part of the Apec group, Promapec is a non-profit institution whose purpose is to improve the quality of life of vulnerable sectors, through the integration of personal values and access to technical training.

Your mission is to promote the integral development of Dominicans, transforming them into a productive force that contributes to the economic and social progress of the country.


From the beginning, Promapec directs its efforts to population groups with limited opportunities, concentrating its activities on short vocational training courses that allow participants to integrate into the productive market, either through employment or entrepreneurship.


Its actions are governed by institutional values such as commitment, responsibility, integrity, credibility, and proactivity, which drives Promapec to continuously improve its academic and social services.

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