Classic Music thumb|Porto Alegre Symphony Orchestra The city is a reference for the entire state in terms of classical music, serving as the main hub for production and dissemination of influence. It has a considerable audience for this genre; it is included in the tour routes of internationally renowned performers and boasts two major orchestras - the Porto Alegre Symphony Orchestra (OSPA) and the PUCRS Philharmonic Orchestra - as well as a chamber orchestra, the São Pedro Theater Chamber Orchestra, along with numerous smaller chamber groups and vocal and instrumental soloists. The city also has a large number of music schools and performance venues.
classic music thumb|porto alegre symphony orchestra the city is a reference for the entire state in terms of classical music serving as the main hub for production and dissemination of influence it has a considerable audience for this genre; it is included in the tour routes of internationally renowned performers and boasts two major orchestras - the porto alegre symphony orchestra (ospa) and the pucrs philharmonic orchestra - as well as a chamber orchestra the são pedro theater chamber orchestra along with numerous smaller chamber groups and vocal and instrumental soloists the city also has a large number of music schools and performance venues