Miguel Angel Estrella, the famous Argentinian pianist, was designated UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in October 1989, in light of his commitment to promoting a culture of peace and tolerance through music.
Mr Estrella is considered as one of Argentina’s most prestigious classical pianists. He led a lifelong campaign for the popularization of music among the poorest groups in society. In 2000, Miguel Angel Estrella received the Nansen Prize, the United Nations Prize for the Three Americas. As Founder of "Music Hope", he works to promote access to music in the most disadvantaged social sectors, in order to defend human dignity and bring together different communities. Recognized by UNESCO since 1992, Music Hope is represented throughout the world and carries out actions in more than 32 countries.
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