An evening of classical music with Sarah Chang in aid of the British Red Cross
Posted by: Cathy Kim | Posted on: October 4th, 2015
World-renowned violinist, Sarah Chang, will perform works by Ravel, Vitali and Leonard Bernstein, at a concert on Monday 12 October at St Paul’s Church Knightsbridge, to raise funds for the Red Cross.
The famous Korean-American virtuosa, accompanied by American pianist Julio Elizalde, will be performing Chaconne by Vitali, Bernstein’s West Side Story and Tzigane by Ravel.
Sarah Chang said, “It is wonderful to be able to start my European tour with this recital. I find the work the Red Cross does very inspiring and I am proud to perform for them. I have supported the charity for many years, having previously performed at Red Cross gala balls, and I am thrilled the money raised will help the essential work of the Red Cross.”
The concert is being organised by the International Fundraising Committee of the British Red Cross. The International Fundraising Committee, chaired by Maria Shammas MBE, has raised millions of pounds for the Red Cross over the last 20 years.
Maria Shammas MBE said, “We are delighted to have one of the world’s great violinists in concert and are very grateful to Sarah Chang for donating her performance. It promises to be a wonderful event featuring some of the most beautiful music for violin. Join us for this unique evening of classical splendour and help support people in crisis.”
The British Red Cross has recently launched a Europe Refugee Crisis Appeal and responded to disasters including the Ebola crisis, the devastating Nepal earthquake and the on-going conflicts in Syria and Yemen. The Red Cross has also been hard at work closer to home –teaching first aid, providing ambulance support, helping people get back on their feet after a stay in hospital, and in many other areas. Funds raised through the concert will help the Red Cross to continue its work across the world.
There are a limited number of tickets available at £125, which include a post-concert dinner at an Ambassadorial Residence. Tickets are also available for the concert only, priced at £25. The show will start at 7.15pm at St Paul’s Church Knightsbridge.
To find out more or to buy your tickets, please visit www.redcross.org.uk/sarahchang
