Sarah Willis's 'Mozart y Mambo' project: a surprising hit and a life-changing musical journey to Cuba

Andrew Farach-Colton
Thursday, June 22, 2023

Berlin Philharmonic horn player Sarah Willis breaks barriers and records acclaimed Mozart concertos in Havana, inspiring Cuban musicians and promoting cultural exchange

Sarah Willis (photography: Monika Rittershaus)

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