UNC Charlotte College of Arts + Architecture presents Stories and Music from the Violins of Hope on Thursday, September 11th, 2014, at 7:30 p.m., in Belk Theater, Robinson Hall. You can find some campus maps here that will help you locate Robinson Hall. This event is FREE, but reservations are required. Reserve tickets at 704-687-1849 or boxoffice@uncc.edu.
Here’s the information on the event: Dr. James A. Grymes, interim chair of the UNC Charlotte Department of Music, reads from his new book, Violins of Hope: Instruments of Hope and Liberation in Mankind’s Darkest Hour, with performances of related music throughout the evening. A book signing and reception will follow.
Violins of Hope tells the remarkable stories of violins played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust and recovered and restored by Israeli violinmaker Amnon Weinstein. The book has recently been published by HarperCollins and is receiving critical praise. Academy Award-winning composer John Williams wrote, “Violins of Hope is a work of research and scholarship that forms one of the most moving chronicles in the history of Western music. James A. Grymes has earned our plaudits and praise, and deserves our everlasting gratitude.” For more information about the book, visit the website.
This event is presented in partnership with the UNC Charlotte Center for Holocaust, Genocide & Human Rights Studies. WDAV 89.9 FM is a media sponsor.
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