Venezuela Produces Many of the World’s Top Classical Musicians. The Pipeline Is Breaking.

Venezuela produces many of the world’s top classical musicians. The pipeline is breaking.

Millennium Park was no match for Pacho Flores.Most would look out at the sea of people in the Pritzker Pavilion and balk. Not the Venezuela-born trumpeter, 44. During a concert with the Grant Park Music Festival last June, his sparkling sound and agile virtuosity danced above the sticky summertime heat. Green Room Newsletter You’re subscribed!Please check your inbox for your confirmation. Stay ahead of what’s hitting Chicago stages, galleries, m…

Venezuela’s classical music pipeline is breaking

Millennium Park was no match for Pacho Flores. Most would look out at the sea of people in the Pritzker Pavilion and balk. Not the Venezuela-born trumpeter, 44. During a concert with the Grant Park Music Festival last June, his sparkling sound and agile virtuosity danced above the sticky summertime heat. Green Room Newsletter You’re subscribed! Please check your inbox for your confirmation. Stay ahead of what’s hitting Chicago stages, gallerie…