The Festival

2010-2011 Songs of Life Festival

The Second Songs of Life International Festival will take place on June 19 to 28, 2011 in the US. The Festival will feature the premiere performance of A Melancholy Beauty, a newly-commissioned oratorio depicting the inspiring story of the rescue of the Jews of Bulgaria during World War II. Hundreds of singers accompanied by professional philharmonic orchestra will perform the oratorio in celebration of a poignant historical moment. All performances will include a program specially selected by the Festival conductors.

The original work by Composer Charles David Osborne and Librettist Aryeh Finklestein features conductor Professor Henry Leck.

The Feature Concerts of the Festival are:

• The Kennedy Center, Tuesday, June 21, 2011; Washington, DC
• The Wang Theatre, Thursday, June 23, 2011; Boston
• Avery fisher Hall, Sunday, June 26, 2011; New York City

We invite you to be a part of the Songs of Life International Festival.

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