Challenge the Stats and Concerts At First will present Music for the Crisis, a virtual concert, on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 8 p.m.

 

Challenge the Stats and Concerts At First will present Music for the Crisis, a virtual concert, on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 8 p.m, featuring 11 African American classical musicians using the power of music to respond to the reality of racial injustice surfacing in our nation during the time of COVID-19. 

The free online concert will include engaging musical performances featuring the Southeast premiere of Joel Thompson's "In Response to the Madness" for String Quartet, Brandee Younger's Harp Solo "Essence of Ruby", and commentary from healthcare workers and advocates currently on the frontline pushing for change.

Among the performers are New World Symphony Violinist Chelsea Sharpe, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Principal Bassoon, Andrew Brady; Soprano Jayme Alilaw, resident artist with the Atlanta Opera; Concert pianist and composer, Brittney Boykin and Harpist Angelica Hairston, the founder of Challenge the Stats.

RSVP to https://www.facebook.com/events/500609580849384/

For more information:

For more information: http://challengethestats.org/crisis/

https://firstpresatl.org/concerts-at-first/?fbclid=IwAR3OMgsZZHBuC6bI9USUj0l1BYRaVvgY9gs2AGTL_Nlnaxrdtz9hozDmc9Q