Yesterday Juan Diego Florez performed the role of chief head-tousler at the launch of a Sistema-style symphony orchestra project in Lima. The orchestra is inviting applications from children of poor families across Peru, and will start up in March.
In a country where it can be hard to finance cultural activities, the project has attracted private funding from Peruvian power company Edelnor, who will also provide a physical base for the orchestra's activities in their Lima offices.
