Brazilian Conductor João Carlos Martins to Play Concert Fundraiser for Lebanese Artists

The concert, led by Martins, will feature the SESI-SP Bachiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

By: Taylor Brethauer-Hamling Aug. 18, 2020

Brazilian conductor João Carlos Martins has launched a campaign fundraiser for young artists of Lebanon, Brazil-Arab News Agency reports.

The fundraiser will not only consist of the campaign, but will also be followed by a concert led by Martins with the SESI-SP Bachiana Philharmonic Orchestra once concert halls have reopened after the pandemic.

In the story from Brazil-Arab News Agency, the maestro says "he has no ties whatsoever to the Lebanese community in Brazil. 'I respect all communities. I come from a Portuguese family, but this is a cause we all must be involved in,'"

Read the full story HERE.

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Nossa solidariedade a todos os libaneses e à sua comunidade brasileira. #sesisp #fiesp #comunidadelibanesa #beirut_lebanon #maestrojoaocarlosmartins #jeanwilliamtenor #larsirio #larsírio #procuradaela #camaraarabebrasileira #cedrodolibano #libano_brasil @larsirio @procuradaela @camaraarabebrasileira @cedrodolibano.org.br @amlb.hakim @libano_brasil @hcoroficial @caridadesemfronteiras @filhosdocedro_ @brasillibano @uniaolibanobrasileira @sielbraeducacao @sabenpr @sesi.sp @tenorjeanwilliam

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