As Venezuela's future remains uncertain, its symphony orchestra reaches a new milestone
The Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra, rooted in El Sistema, earned a Grammy nomination for Ravel's Bolero, showcasing Venezuelan musical achievement amid political turmoil.
Happy Giancarlo: A conversation with Maestro Castro D'Addona Oregon ArtsWatch
Giancarlo Castro D'Addona is a Venezuelan-born, El Sistema-trained composer and former trumpeter who composes works for major youth and professional ensembles in Oregon.