Gabriela Montero, a renowned Venezuelan pianist, has called for concert halls to sever ties with the SimĂłn BolĂvar Symphony Orchestra due to its connections with Nicolás Maduro.
The orchestra's upcoming European tour coincides with the start of Maduro’s third term amidst allegations of election fraud.
Montero claims that the orchestra has become a instrument of propaganda for the Maduro regime, citing its ties to political figures.
Despite Montero's boycott call, the arts management company Askonas Holt maintains a long-standing relationship with the orchestra
Montero emphasizes the responsibility of artists to reject collaborations with oppressive regimes amid ongoing human rights violations in Venezuela.
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