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NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF VENEZUELA
The National Youth Orchestra of Venezuela, a cornerstone of the National System of Youth and Children’s Orchestras and Choirs of Venezuela (El Sistema), represents the pinnacle of the country’s young musical talent. Founded in 1975 by maestro José Antonio Abreu, this initiative seeks to transform the lives of children and youth through collective music practice.
The orchestra has been a breeding ground for prominent musicians and conductors, such as Gustavo Dudamel, who began his career in El Sistema and is now internationally renowned. The ensemble has participated in international tours, performing at world-renowned venues and collaborating with prestigious conductors and soloists.
The repertoire of the National Youth Orchestra of Venezuela spans from classical works to contemporary compositions, including pieces by Venezuelan composers, reflecting its commitment to promoting the country’s musical culture. The orchestra has been recognized for its artistic excellence and social impact, receiving international awards such as the Prince of Asturias Arts Prize and the UNESCO International Music Prize.
GUSTAVO DUDAMEL. Conductor
Gustavo Dudamel is committed to creating a better world through music. His unwavering belief that art has the power to inspire and transform lives has driven his dedication to education and access for underserved communities, expanding the impact of classical music to new audiences. His rise from humble beginnings in Venezuela to a career filled with unparalleled artistic and social achievements is a testament to the idea that culture can give meaning to an individual’s life and bring greater harmony to the world. He currently serves as music and artistic director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, and in 2026, he will assume the role of music and artistic director of the New York Philharmonic, continuing a legacy that includes Mahler, Toscanini, and Bernstein. In 2025, Dudamel will celebrate the 50th anniversary of El Sistema, honoring the visionary global educational program of José Antonio Abreu and recognizing the vital importance of arts education.
He is a genuine cultural phenomenon. He was the youngest conductor to lead the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concert. He has performed at global events and collaborated with pop music icons. He conducted the adaptation of West Side Story by Spielberg and the opening and closing credits of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. His extensive discography has earned seven Grammy Awards and nine additional nominations.
Dudamel has been a passionate advocate for music education and social integration through art, sharing his own transformative experience in Venezuela’s El Sistema as an example of how music can provide purpose and meaning to a young person and help them overcome challenging circumstances. In 2007, Dudamel and the LA Phil founded YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles). In 2012, he launched the Dudamel Foundation—co-chaired with his wife, actress and director María Valverde—with the goal of expanding “access to music and the arts by providing tools and opportunities for young people to shape their creative futures.” The Dudamel Foundation organized its Encuentros initiative worldwide, from Spain to the Hollywood Bowl, to explore cultural unity and celebrate harmony, equality, dignity, beauty, and respect through music.
