Like individuals and organisations the world over, the trustees of Haddington Concert Society are appalled at the violence, bloodshed, and destruction in Ukraine and the resulting humanitarian crisis. So, when we were approached by our old friend, the Spanish pianist Miriam Gómez-Morán, with a recital proposal in support of Ukraine, we were delighted to give it our support.
Miriam, a specialist in the music of Franz Liszt, has given memorable recitals for us in the past. She has chosen an all-Liszt programme to reflect the very strong connections he had to Ukraine through his partner, the Polish-Ukrainian noblewoman Princess Carolyne von Sayn-Wittgenstein, whom he first met at a charity concert in Kyiv. Miriam has prepared a Ukraine-themed recital of Liszt’s music in order to share this rarely heard music and to provide an occasion where people can come together in honour of the people of Ukraine and be inspired to give generously to help them deal with the tragedy that has engulfed their country.
Miriam has offered the recital completely free of charge and will play at 3pm on 7 August in the inspiring setting of Holy Trinity Church, Haddington.
Haddington Concert Society will present this recital as part of its free short Summer Music series. There will be an opportunity to make a cash donation at the concert, but we are aware that many people don’t carry cash on a regular basis so we have set up a fund-raising page to facilitate donations before or after the event. Anyone who is unable to attend on 7 August but would like to support Miriam and help her raise as much as possible for this vital cause can also make a donation on that page. All donations will go directly to British-Ukrainian Aid, who have provided and will continue to provide crucial aid and support where it is most needed.
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/haddingtonconcertsociety-glimpsesofukraine
Miriam, a specialist in the music of Franz Liszt, has given memorable recitals for us in the past. She has chosen an all-Liszt programme to reflect the very strong connections he had to Ukraine through his partner, the Polish-Ukrainian noblewoman Princess Carolyne von Sayn-Wittgenstein, whom he first met at a charity concert in Kyiv. Miriam has prepared a Ukraine-themed recital of Liszt’s music in order to share this rarely heard music and to provide an occasion where people can come together in honour of the people of Ukraine and be inspired to give generously to help them deal with the tragedy that has engulfed their country.
Miriam has offered the recital completely free of charge and will play at 3pm on 7 August in the inspiring setting of Holy Trinity Church, Haddington.
Haddington Concert Society will present this recital as part of its free short Summer Music series. There will be an opportunity to make a cash donation at the concert, but we are aware that many people don’t carry cash on a regular basis so we have set up a fund-raising page to facilitate donations before or after the event. Anyone who is unable to attend on 7 August but would like to support Miriam and help her raise as much as possible for this vital cause can also make a donation on that page. All donations will go directly to British-Ukrainian Aid, who have provided and will continue to provide crucial aid and support where it is most needed.
www.justgiving.com/fundraising/haddingtonconcertsociety-glimpsesofukraine
