THE LAND OF A THOUSAND ORCHESTRAS

• José Antonio Abreu
• Rafael Elster
• Glariani Herrera
• Lennar Acosta
• Pablo Castellanos
• Engracia Dudamel
• Johnny Gómez

Directed by a specialist in the genre, Félix Cábez (author of «Buñuel in Hollywood»), and narrated by Plácido Domingo, this medium-length documentary film describes the ‘national project of orchestras for children and youth in Venezuela,’ a revolutionary method of social integration and musical education aimed at transforming the society of the South American country and challenging Europe’s perception of musical education. Among the testimonies included in the film is that of prestigious orchestra conductor Gustavo Dudamel.

Documentary about the “national network of youth and children orchestras of Venezuela”. A revolutionary method of social integration and musical education that is transforming the Venezuelan society and questioning the European perception on the education of music.