Andrés David Ascanio Abreu

Andrés David Ascanio Abreu is the conductor of the National Youth Orchestra of Venezuela and a key figure in the El Sistema music education program. Recently in the news for leading a delegation of over 160 young musicians to perform in Vatican City, Ascanio is celebrating the canonization of José Gregorio Hernández and Mother Carmen Rendiles, the first saints of Venezuela. His commitment to nurturing young talent and representing Venezuela on an international stage highlights the profound impact of El Sistema, a program founded by his uncle, José Antonio Abreu, which emphasizes the transformative power of music and education.