The repertoire will be Vaughan Williams "Fantasia on Greensleeves", Ravel "Tzigane" for violin and orchestra, Arvo Pärt: "Fratres" for violin and strings, with international violinist/soloist Virginie Robilliard who was a prize-winner at the Long-Thibaud International Violin Competition and the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis.
The second half will feature folk and traditional music from many countries in the world currently affected by war and conflicts.
The concert will raise funds for the new St Mary's centre housing the Hackney Winter Night Shelter, Hackney Migrant Centre and Food Bank.
Drinks will be on sale. Tickets are available on the door or online here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/concert-for-peace-centenary-of-the-armist... [1]
This event forms part of the St Mary's 'MUSIC FOR PEACE' weekend. On Saturday 10th November, some members of the orchestra will be accompanying a 'Come and Sing' performance of 'The Armed Man: a Mass for Peace' by Karl Jenkins. If you'd like to take part as a singer or to attend this event, here is the link with all the details: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sing-for-peace-karl-jenkins-the-armed-man... [2]
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- WW1 Centenary [6]
