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How you can help classical musicians right now

4/2/2020

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.As COVID-19 has reached pandemic proportions, I know that all of our hearts go out to every musician who has lost all or most of their income as performances and events have suddenly been cancelled for the foreseeable future. We’re hearing from many artists grappling with so much uncertainty about what lies ahead. In the face of this unprecedented challenge, some creative folks have come up with a way to help.

There will be a virtual benefit concert this Saturday, April 4, beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern/5 p.m. Pacific. Streaming live from their homes, pianists Emanuel Ax and Jon Kimura Parker, mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges, violinist Rachel Barton Pine, clarinetist Anthony McGill, harpist Bridget Kibbey, and others will give an intimate view into some of their favorite pieces.

The artists are all generously donating their time and all proceeds will go to the Artist Relief Tree a new fund created to financially support artists who are affected by cancellations due to COVID-19. Tickets are available by clicking here

Contributions begin at $5 and viewers are encouraged to give as much as they feel comfortable.​

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the best essay link
5/2/2020 03:36:16 am

Classical musicians are not getting all the money that they deserve. As a classical musician myself, I am aware of the hardships that a classical musician faces on a daily basis. I think that my life is going to be an up-hill battle from here on out, but it is difficult. I would love to go and enjoy what I can do to make this easier for those who are following my footsteps. I want to pave a path; a much better one.

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