We had a thread a while ago about the Minnesota Orchestra playing the National Anthem after the September 11 attacks. Besides my DFL activism, I also play violin with the U of M Health Sciences Orchestra -- a small, volunteer, community orchestra with a mission to bring the healing and uplifting effects of music to the Fairview/University Hospital setting.
This Sunday we are performing a very special concert featuring the world premiere performance of an original composition by our Director, Minneapolis violinist Jim Riccardo, plus a personal narrative by Dr. Robert O. Fisch. The music will accompany a slide show of Dr. Fisch's original and moving artwork. Dr. Fisch is a Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor and has written two books about his experience "Light From the Yellow Star" and "The Metamorphosis to Freedom". His artwork has been displayed at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The Concert is FREE and open to the public. Sunday October 28 2:00 PM Ted Mann Concert Hall University of Minnesota, West Bank Donations will be accepted for the Dr. Robert O. Fisch, M.D. Pediatric Fellowship at the University of Minnesota This concert has been planned for many months, but with a theme of "Personal Journey to Freedom", lessons of healing and recovery from a survivor of the Holocaust, it has taken on a deeper meaning since the September 11 attacks. The Program: Symphony No. 41 in C "Jupiter", WA Mozart Concerto in C minor for Oboe and Violin, Allegro, JS Bach Selections from "Schindler's List", John Williams Arioso and Hungarian Dance from "Papillon" by Minneapolis Composer Jim Riccardo (World Premiere) The U of M Health Sciences Orchestra is made up entirely of volunteers, many of whom work in the Health Sciences field. We rehearse weekly and perform quarterly in the lobby of the U of M Fairview/University Hospital. The orchestra was organized 7 years ago by Dr. Marvin Goldberg and is supported by the University Medical Auxiliary. The Health Sciences Orchestra did a concert about a year and a half ago also featuring Dr. Fisch's artwork and our Director said it was the most moving musical performance he has EVER been a part of -- and Jim Riccardo has been principal second violinist with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and a member of the Minnesota Orchestra. Sonja Dahl Standish-Ericsson _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
