Is El Sistema really a revolution in music education?
#01
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.
An interview with the composer Betsy Jolas.
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.