Racial Justice Concert Series: Mount Vernon Virtuosi, in Support of Family Survivor Network

Description

Please join this second concert in the Racial Justice Concert Series, featuring the Mount Vernon Virtuosi, in support of Family Survivor Network.

The Mount Vernon Virtuosi Cello Gang, led by world-renowned cellist and artistic director Amit Peled, presents a program entitled "Around the World in Five Cellos." This adventurous program features celebrated works for cello ensemble including Samuel Barber's "Adagio for Strings" and popular works such as the love theme from the film Cinema Paradiso and Leonard Cohen's huge hit, "Hallelujah."

In recognition of recent life-changing events that have touched every part of society across the globe, the Cello Gang offers a musical oasis intended to bring a sense of comfort and peace to audiences tuning in from around the world and their allyship in the critical work of racial justice at home in Baltimore.

Executive director Dorian Walker of Family Survivor Network will join the Cello Gang to discuss his organization's work to bring healing and restoration to Baltimore families impacted by violence.

Come enjoy this free performance and learn more about the fight for racial justice in the Baltimore community.

About the Racial Justice Concert Series

The Racial Justice Concert Series (RJCS), a collaboration among Johns Hopkins students, faculty, and staff, harnesses the power of music to bring awareness to issues of racism in Baltimore, and to support Baltimore organizations that focus on racial justice work. The RJCS features performances by Baltimore musicians and provides a platform for racial justice organizations to educate audiences about their efforts. The RJCS is cooperatively produced and funded by the Johns Hopkins Program in Arts, Humanities, & Health; Johns Hopkins Center for Music and Medicine; and Johns Hopkins International Arts + Mind Lab.