The Australian nation has undoubtedly been devastated by the ongoing bushfire crisis this summer, with immense, and prolonged, suffering for many individuals and an estimated billion animals. We watch the coverage on the news and hear it on the radio. It's so easy to feel helpless in such times, often being so far removed from the fires themselves.
A special
Bushfire Appeal Concert will be held on the afternoon of Saturday 15th February 2020, to raise much-needed funds. Presented by the
International Academy of Musical Arts and
Trio Anima Mundi, all profits will go directly to
Wildlife Victoria, the
Australian Red Cross and
Resound Bushfire Appeal. The latter is dedicated to replacing musical instruments to musicians who have lost theirs during the current bushfire crisis.
Bushfire Appeal Concert - Trio Anima Mundi with friends
It will be an exceptional afternoon music marathon, with the following artists and ensembles offering their talents and services for free for the special event:
Trio Anima Mundi - piano/violin/cello
Australian Welsh Male Choir - choral
Miranda Brockman - cello
Cadence Choir - choral
Collide - saxophone/cello/piano
Diana Clark - singer
Doug De Vries - guitar/composition
Jay Dagbar - tabla
Ensemble Francaix - oboe/bassoon/piano
Kenji Fujimura - piano
Andrea and Valanga Khoza - vocals
Elyane Laussade - piano
One World Choir - choral
Luke Severn - cello
Pramantha Tagore - sarod
Having seen T.A.M. perform live twice before, this will no doubt be a very beautiful, very moving and high-quality concert. To be held at the wonderful Deakin Edge, at Fed Square, it is an opportunity to come together with other caring Australians and enjoy a heart-warming afternoon of classical music, knowing that 100% of the ticket price will directly support our fellow Aussies, and precious wildlife, who are doing it so very tough. It's certainly been added to my diary.
