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First Blind Symphony Band in the World

These sight-challenged Argentine musicians play more than 250 pieces from memory. 

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    The new symphony orchestra conductor, José Luis Cladera, during a rehearsal.
    Courtesy of Marcelo Rest
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    The Blind Symphony Band performing at the Verdi theater in Buenos Aires City.
    Courtesy of Marcelo Rest
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    Blind maestro Basilio Gibavicius, founding member of the unique Blind Symphony Band of the world, created in 1939. He stars in the documentary film "The last man".
    Courtesy of Marcelo Rest
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    The 62 musicians of the Blind Symphony Band study the scores in braille to memorize them. They have a repertoire of 300 compositions, playing them from memory.
    Courtesy of Marcelo Rest
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    The pianist Susana Morelo was the first woman to join the band in 1984. Today she plays percussion instruments.
    Courtesy of Marcelo Rest
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