Two weeks ago The Knights held their annual benefit, a concert and dinner in
Tribeca. Mela Hacklish, their board chair, extoled, "To everyone here
we offer sincere thanks for your extraordinary partnership and support
that empowers our musical innovation. We've many surprises for you
tonight!" and thus the orchestra launching onto a stunning concert that
included Mozart, Mendelssohn, Shostakovich as well as contemporary
music.
Pianist
Inon Barnantan joined the orchestra on stage with Knights co-founder
and conductor Eric Jacobsen welcoming him, "Inon’s invested in the
future of The Knights and what we’re doing". Virtuoso clarinetist Kinan
Azmeh performed an original composition, "Wedding" and offered, “Falling
in love is one of the true human rights that no one can take away from
us. This music I hope is a little like that." Next came a new
arrangement of the gospel "I'll Fly Away",
led by Christina Courtin who led the audience to sing the refrain.
Ending with a performance of "The Big Noise from Winnetka", The Knights
received a standing ovation.
Photos courtesy of PR
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