
Songs for the Earth
A sustainable future for our Earth calls for a diverse contribution of talents, including the arts.
The afternoon starts with educational activities including a nature-themed craft for families, a reading of “The Tide is Rising, So Are We!” by Rabbi Shoshana Meira Friedman, and a presentation about sustainability and chocolate by Dr. Lori Shapiro of Suenõs Cacao.
The concert includes the world premiere of a newly-composed piece by Christine Delphine Hedden commissioned by the Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music as part of the Composing Earth initiative. Guest artists Lindsay Straw (folk-singer), Kate Knudsvig (violin/fiddle), Kat Wallace (violin/fiddle), Corley Friesen-Johnson (viola), Ariel Friedman (cello), and Annick Odom (bass) will collaborate in the new commission and be featured as soloists. After the concert, there will be a market of local music by the artists, chocolate by Suenõs Cacao, and relevant books from Book Love for sale in the lobby.
Songs for the Earth is a benefit concert for Mass Audubon’s educational programs.