Concert for Climate is a multi-media educational, entertaining, and inspiring afternoon program of music and message.
The keyote speaker will be Briana Warner. Briana is the CEO of Atlantic Sea Farms, a cutting-edge, mission driven kelp farming company working to diversify coastal incomes in the face of rapid climate change.
The presentation will feature:
Grammy Award winner composer and musician Paul Sullivan
Violinist Lydia Forbes of the highly acclaimed Daponte String Quartet
Writer and educator Meredith McCarroll will read her essay “Belonging”
Accomplished pianist, composer and climate activist Sydney Patten
Multi-instrumentalist & World Fusion pioneer Randy Armstrong
Renowned pianist Annie Antonacos of the Portland Piano Trio
Newly composed works honoring our Ocean will be performed for the first time.
And, especially for the children, an enchanting visit from a great white shark played by Cassandra Hayes during a performance of Rachmaninov’s “Elegie.”
This fundraiser has been created by the volunteer group Citizens Climate Education to support Maine students participation in climate initiatives in Washington D.C. We are grateful to all the performers who have donated their time and considerable talent to this event.
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