An interview with the composer Betsy Jolas.
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Is El Sistema really a revolution in music education?
A former El Sistema violinist on endless rehearsals, political manipulation, and what needs to change for the Venezuelan youth orchestra training program to live up to its reputation.
A concert in São Paulo’s Cracolândia.
A photo essay from an organ builder’s workshop.
The soprano explores her character Ophelia, in Hans Abrahamsen’s “let me tell you,” through song.
The violinist Christian Tetzlaff goes deeper.
A student remembers Lilian Kallir and her unusual illness.