Seattle Symphony plays music from 7 nations that Trump banned

Seattle Symphony plays music from 7 nations that Trump banned

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norman lebrecht

February 08, 2017

The Seattle Symphony is putting on a protest concert tonight, titled, Music Beyond Borders: Voices from the 7.

Here’s the reasoning:

The arts community across the country has been contributing in meaningful ways to the discussion around immigration following the recent executive order restricting travel and immigration from these countries. As artists and Americans, we are committed to freedom of expression and the open exchange of ideas which create an environment of mutual understanding and the capacity for empathy. At the Seattle Symphony, we are inspired to add our voice in the hopes that we can come together through music.

Full details here.

 

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