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July 17, 2015 by Norman Lebrecht
From one of our readers
I am a violinist in the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and a frequent reader of Slipped Disc. I am writing because I want to bring to your attention a concert in which I am taking part [July 17]. The Dream Unfinished: a Symphonic Benefit for Civil Rights is being held on the anniversary of the death of Eric Garner to bring people together in awareness of the Black Lives Matter movement.
July 17, 2015 by norman lebrechtJ
July 17, 2015 by norman lebrecht
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From one of our readers:
I am a violinist in the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra and a frequent reader of Slipped Disc. I am writing because I want to bring to your attention a concert in which I am taking part tomorrow night.The Dream Unfinished: a Symphonic Benefit for Civil Rights is being held on the anniversary of the death of Eric Garner to bring people together in awareness of the Black Lives Matter movement. An orchestra of 84 musicians from the MET, NY Phil, Broadway, and other NYC ensembles will be performing the music of Leonard Bernstein, William Grant Still, and Jessie Montgomery (a world premiere). There will be two vocal soloists (Stephen Salter and Janinah Burnett). Terrence McKnight (of WQXR) is hosting. Guest speakers include Erica Garner and Joy Reid.
All orchestra members and conductors involved are donating their time and talents for this event.
The concert will be at Centennial Memorial Temple, 120 W. 14th St. New York, NY 10011 at 7:30 on Friday, July 17. I urge you to learn more by visiting the website:
http://thedreamunfinished.org/
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