EASTON, Pa. – The power of performance will be on display at Lafayette College.<\/p>\n
In a concert called Strings of Hope, violins that survived tragic times in history will come together in a performance for the first time.<\/p>\n
Honoring the past while offering a message of resilience and hope for the future.<\/p>\n
“These violins tell the story of the artists that played on them…artists that survived the Hiroshima atomic bomb with their precious violins and the violin of hope that survived the holocaust,” said Udi Bar-David, who is producing and performing.<\/p>\n
The Strings of Hope will feature film, spoken word, and live music with an international ensemble.<\/p>\n
Stories from different parts of the world will be brought together on stage at the Willams Center for the Arts at Lafayette College.<\/p>\n
“I think in today’s world, telling a story in music of the horrors as experienced by different sides of the war is something very important nowadays,” said David.<\/p>\n
The show offering the human story of loss from all sides of the world.<\/p>\n
“Acknowledging these major milestones in the world, the tragedy that happened but also the resilience and beauty of music, musicians and art is a wonderful context for us,” said Ty Furman, the executive director of Performance Series at Williams Center for the Arts at Lafyette College.<\/p>\n
The show comes to Lafyette College as they celebrate a major milestone, 200 years.<\/p>\n
It’s about more than honoring the past as we look back at tragic times in history.<\/p>\n
“But then saying this is what does survive. Hope, resiliency, love, art, community,” said Furman.<\/p>\n
“Hopefully, it might inspire many in the future to look for other ways to solve international issue,” said David.<\/p>\n
Tickets are on sale now. The performance is set for April 19th at 3 p.m. with a reception to follow.<\/p>\n