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			Songs of Hope is a unique concert based on the premise that music can build bridges and create understanding between people of different backgrounds. Songs of Hope Flyer - (.PDF) Songs of Hope Press Release (Dec. 2007) - (.PDF) Letter of Support from CA First Lady, Maria Shriver - (.PDF)

Music is a universal language promoting dialogue, harmony and cultural understanding.

In 2004, UNESCO formed a Peace Symphony in 2004 that used music as common ground to bring cultures together. Highlighting a 10 day tour throughout Sacramento, Delegata is partnering with the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra to present this concept to Sacramento on April 26th, 2008 at the Community Center Theater with a unique concert entitled, Songs of Hope. Music Director, Michael Morgan and CEO, Marc Feldman has invited musicians from Israel, Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, and the U.S. to live and work in Sacramento for 10 days of concerts, classes and dialogues. This tour throughout Sacramento is based on the premise that music can build bridges and create understanding between people in conflict.

Under Egyptian Maestro, Nader Abassi’s leadership, Orchestra for Peace was comprised of Israeli and Arab musicians who performed throughout Europe and the Middle East as an example of dialogue and hope.  Their promising example leads to an invitation to perform at the Nobel Prize Conference in Petra, Jordan hosted by King Abdullah of Jordan and Nobel Laureate, Elie Wiesel. Maestro Abassi, accompanied by his Orchestra for Peace soloists Sonia Rubinsky and Taiseer Elias, will join The Sacramento Philharmonic in the musical mix of cultures that is Songs of Hope.

Event Information

Songs of Hope
Saturday, April 26th 2008 @ 8 PM
Community Center Theater
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Michael Morgan & Nader Abbassi - Conductors
Taiseer Elias - Oud
Sonia Rubinsky - Piano

Schulhoff : Lustige Overture fuer Orchester, op. 8, "Joyous Overture" (1913)
Schulhoff lost his life in the horror of a WWII concentration camp. Today, we celebrate his wonderfully joyous music.

Schumann : Piano Concerto in A minor, op. 54 (1845)
Sonia Rubinsky, piano
A favorite from the Romantic period, a nod to our classical roots.

Abbassi : Dawn and Dusk (2004)
*American Premiere*
Two Pieces, one inspiration - the great traditions of Middle Eastern music.

Wiesenberg : Concertino for Oud, Piano and Orchestra (1994)
*American Premiere*
Taiseer Elias, oud
Sonia Rubinsky, piano

Bernstein : Chichester Psalms (1965)
Nader Abbassi, Guest Conductor
with the Sacramento Master Singers, director Ralph Hughes
Serene and affirmative, this work inspires audiences to a new level of hope for mankind. The last words of the Psalms, sung in Hebrew, are a heartfelt plea for peace in turbulent times:
"Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity."

For more information on the Songs of Hope Concert, please visit the Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra Website .