John Williams to lead Lynn Harrell remembrance

There will be a celebration of the life of the widely mourned American cellist at UCLA’s Royce Hall on September 21.

The celebrated film composer John Williams will top the bill, alongside Anne-Sophie Mutter and other friends of Lynn.

This special evening will be held at Royce Hall on the UCLA campus, under the musical direction of composers and conductors John Williams and William Ross, and cellist/conductor Samuel Cristler.

The live concert features Grammy winner and violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, the American soprano Christine Brewer and baritone Rodney Gilfry; pianist Yefim Bronfman appears by way of video. Many Los Angeles-based musicians and talent, whom Harrell mentored and partnered with, will perform in the intimate celebratory tribute organized by Lynn Harrell’s widow, the violinist Helen Nightengale and the Lynn Harrell Foundation.

Proceeds from the benefit will go to the newly formed Lynn Harrell Foundation, which supports talent throughout the classical music field in the areas of education, research, performances, and individual artist development.

You can donate, or purchase tickets, here.