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A world-class orchestra in the heart of São Paulo’s Crackland

<em>Damian Thompson</em> visits Brazil to hear Marin Alsop whip São Paulo’s orchestra into shape

The former Julio Prestes station houses the Sala São Paulo, home to the São Paulo State Symphonic Orchestra. Credit: Tuca Vieira 
issue 07 September 2013

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