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NewsProtest violinist Wuilly Arteaga released from custody in Venezuela
Violinst trained in El Sistema, who has become familiar face of anti-government protests, was arrested three weeks ago
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ArticleRay Chen's violin swapping Bach Double Concerto encore
Ray Chen gives an entertaining rendition of Bach's Double Violin Concerto alongside close friends and conductors Diego Matheuz and Christian Vasquez. Chen was performing a concert as part of the El Sistema programme in Venezuela. Watch: Ray Chen comedy videos compilation Watch: The Strad Masterclass: Ray Chen ...
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ArticleIn Harmony Telford and Stoke launches new online teaching resource
The digital practice system will benefit just under 900 children in the area
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DebateAre the achievements of El Sistema the tip of the iceberg?
The results of Sistema-based social programmes are almost impossible to quantify – but as Jonathan Govias argues, the potential of ‘the system' is boundless
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FocusLimits of the system – is too much expected of El Sistema?
As new research into El Sistema-inspired projects in England is announced, Michael Quinn asks if too much is expected from, and invested in, imports of the fabled Venezuelan music education programme