Date : November 27,2011
Venezuela takes classical music to masses as youth orchestra goes underground to inspire commuters.
Thousands of child musical prodigy s in Venezuela s sprawling capital have taken to dozens of metro stations to ease commuters during their daily rush.
In a rare popular initiative for President Hugo Chavez s socialist government, youth choirs, orchestras and symphonies have banded together to delight an estimated 2 million citizens accustomed to shoving and fighting their way onto packed trains.
Organisers behind the event hope the children s soothing sounds will inspire an appreciation of finer musical stylings in citizens and disenchanted youth in one of the America s most dangerous cities.
Showcasing the talents of children as young as eight, beleaguered Venezuelans concerned about the political and economic future of the Latin American nation are grateful for a respite in the negative news headlines that beam outside the country to the world.
The event is part of week-long celebrations for the country s inaugural Festival of Child Orchestras.
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