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Changing Lives: Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema, and the Transformative Power of Music
New Book About Venezuela’s El Sistema Published in the U.S.

Published: 02/02/2012

Venezuela’s El Sistema, the revolutionary music education program for children from low-income families, is the subject of a new book by U.S. author Tricia Tunstall entitled Changing Lives: Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema, and the Transformative Power of Music.

Orchestras from Venezuela and the U.S Debut in L.A.

Published: 02/01/2012

The musicians of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela and the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (YOLA) joined together for a historic concert on Monday in Los Angeles under Venezuelan conductor Joshua Dos Santos.

Dudamel’s Mahler Project Continues
Venezuelan Brass Quintet Captivates U.S. Children

Published: 01/31/2012

Resounding applause and whistles were heard on Monday morning at the Los Angeles Commonwealth Avenue Elementary School, where a brass quintet of Venezuela’s Simon Bolivar Orchestra delighted over 300 children with a colorful repertoire.

President Chávez Surpasses 2.5 Million Followers on Twitter

Published: 01/30/2012

On Friday, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez reached 2.5 million followers on twitter, further solidifying his position as the most popular Latin American head of state on the social network and the second most popular world leader on the site.

Greivis Vásquez Renews Contract with New Orleans Hornets

Published: 01/26/2012

The Venezuelan basketball player Greivis Vásquez has extended his contract with the New Orleans Hornets for one more year, according to an announcement today by the team.

Venezuela Continues to Bring Music to the U.S.

Published: 01/24/2012

Two articles published in U.S. newspapers this week describe notable concerts in which Venezuela played an important role. The Los Angeles Times reviewed a concert series by conductor Gustavo Dudamel with the L.A. Philharmonic and the Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra,…

The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Announces its first
Black History Month Art Contest

Published: 01/23/2012

The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Washington, DC, announces its 2012 Black History Month Art Contest, an initiative aimed at promoting awareness about the advances and struggles of African Americans and Afro-Venezuelans.

Venezuelan Soccer Team Faces U.S. in Friendly Match

Published: 01/19/2012

The Venezuelan soccer team, nicknamed “Vinotinto” for its red wine-colored jerseys, travels this week to Arizona for a friendly match against the U.S. men’s team at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The game will take place…

Tonight in New York
Plácido Domingo to Conduct NYC Children in Program Inspired by Venezuela’s El Sistema

Published: 01/18/2012

The renowned Spanish tenor Plácido Domingo will conduct 35 New York City schoolchildren tonight in a benefit concert for a music program inspired by Venezuela’s internationally acclaimed System of Youth and Children’s Orchestras (or “El Sistema”). The concert will be…

Dudamel’s First Night a Success
Mahler Music Project Begins in Los Angeles

Published: 01/18/2012

The Los Angeles Times published an article last weekend about the launch of the Mahler Project by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, which is conducted by Gustavo Dudamel of Venezuela.

COMMON THREADS

Changing Lives: Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema, and the Transformative Power of Music
New Book About Venezuela’s El Sistema Published in the U.S.

Orchestras from Venezuela and the U.S Debut in L.A.

Dudamel’s Mahler Project Continues
Venezuelan Brass Quintet Captivates U.S. Children

President Chávez Surpasses 2.5 Million Followers on Twitter

Greivis Vásquez Renews Contract with New Orleans Hornets

Venezuela Continues to Bring Music to the U.S.

The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Announces its first
Black History Month Art Contest

Venezuelan Soccer Team Faces U.S. in Friendly Match

Tonight in New York
Plácido Domingo to Conduct NYC Children in Program Inspired by Venezuela’s El Sistema

Dudamel’s First Night a Success
Mahler Music Project Begins in Los Angeles

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COMMON THREADS

Changing Lives: Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema, and the Transformative Power of MusicNew Book About Venezuela’s El Sistema Published in the U.S.

Orchestras from Venezuela and the U.S Debut in L.A.

Dudamel’s Mahler Project ContinuesVenezuelan Brass Quintet Captivates U.S. Children

President Chávez Surpasses 2.5 Million Followers on Twitter

Greivis Vásquez Renews Contract with New Orleans Hornets

Venezuela Continues to Bring Music to the U.S.

The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Announces its firstBlack History Month Art Contest

Venezuelan Soccer Team Faces U.S. in Friendly Match

Tonight in New YorkPlácido Domingo to Conduct NYC Children in Program Inspired by Venezuela’s El Sistema

Dudamel’s First Night a SuccessMahler Music Project Begins in Los Angeles

Reference Area

Fact Sheets

Indicators And Statistics

Changing Lives: Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema, and the Transformative Power of Music
New Book About Venezuela’s El Sistema Published in the U.S.

Dudamel’s Mahler Project Continues
Venezuelan Brass Quintet Captivates U.S. Children

The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Announces its first
Black History Month Art Contest

Tonight in New York
Plácido Domingo to Conduct NYC Children in Program Inspired by Venezuela’s El Sistema

Dudamel’s First Night a Success
Mahler Music Project Begins in Los Angeles