Why Gustavo is right not to burn bridges in Venezuela
Gabriela vs. Gustavo – an epilogue
In Memoriam
Memories of Bolivia Bottome and Claudio Abbado
Sistema after Chavez
The death of the President may mark the start of the troubles for El Sistema, not the end.
El Sistema – Political tool or victim?
Culture is inextricably linked with politics. Artistic expression rarely exists without some kind of subsidy, and the disposition of tax monies on all its forms is habitually scrutinized and challenged with a fervour grossly disproportionate to the total expenditure.
Dollars and Sense Part 4 – Paying for the pipes
Instruments represent the number one capital expenditure of any Sistema initiative, even very few purchase them new. The default option, the “instrument donation drive,” has evolved into a rite of passage as part of a program launch. It’s excellent publicity, and it reduces start-up costs considerably, although not entirely. There’s no such thing as a free viola: the instruments that are donated always require some degree of maintenance or repair, especially strings. Even once restored to playing condition, they continue to need constant care, especially strings. They’re also extremely fragile…especially strings
Jonathan Andrew Govias 