Friday, September 10, 2010

One World Symphony in 'Miracle at 42nd Street: Concert for NYC 09.11.10' New York Public Library 5:45 PM



One World Symphony, http://www.oneworldsymphony.org, is a highly diverse organization providing innovative programs of classical music, often by living composers, at a variety of venues in New York City:

Free Concert for NYC
Miracle at 42nd Street
09.11.10 5:45 PM
The New York Public Library

Outdoors Rain or Shine
Live From The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
5th Avenue @ 42nd Street
Manhattan

The September Concert Foundation Presents Members From The One World Symphony, Sung Jin Hong, Conductor

Antonin Dvorak: Serenade for Winds and Strings
Sung Jin Hong: Sidewalk Sketches
(2010, world premiere for woodwinds, brass, percussion, vocal quartet, cello, double bass, accordion, and electric guitar)

“New York's One World Symphony was founded in 2001 by conductor and composer Sung Jin Hong and graphic designer and singer Adrienne Metzinger-Hong, among others. In the last decade, One World Symphony has served the community through benefit concerts for local and global organizations, educational and outreach concerts, and inspiring performances that have engaged its audiences. The dynamic ensemble is a community of gifted artists who have performed in some of the world's most prestigious ensembles and venues across the globe. One World Symphony is comprised of more than sixty musicians and thirty vocal artists, in addition to a team of composers and conductors.” “In the last decade, One World Symphony has raised over $10,000 for charitable causes and organizations..."

The website indicates the charitable beneficiary for 2001 was "the Uniformed Firefighter's Association Widows' and Children's Fund”

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