Carlos Izcaray

Music Director, American Youth Symphony

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Orchestral and symphonic concerts are a large part of Los Angeles music culture. They are also just large in general.

American Youth Symphony director Carlos Izcaray on leading his orchestra virtually

Orchestral and symphonic concerts are a large part of Los Angeles music culture. They are also just large in general.

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Carlos Izcaray , Music Director of American Youth Symphony, grew up in Venezuela.

Political upheaval in Venezuela informs Carlos Izcaray’s career as a music director and conductor

Carlos Izcaray , Music Director of American Youth Symphony, grew up in Venezuela.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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