Temple Israel of Omaha is pleased to announce their upcoming Artist-in-Residence Maestro Francesco Lotoro from the Foundation Institute of Concentrationary Musical Literature.
While the event is free, seating is limited. Reserve your free tickets for the May 3 Youth Education and May 4 Concert of Lights by April 24.
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For all inquiries, please reach out to Susie Cohn.
If you are moved by this experience and would like to donate funds, please consider the following:
Donate to this event directly through the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation (Designate your funds to Maestro Lotoro)
Donate to Maestro Lotoro's Work through the Foundation Institute of Concentrationary Musical Literature
Donate to the Omaha Symphony
Donate to Temple Israel of Omaha
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Francesco Lotoro is a pianist, composer, and conductor in addition to being a piano professor at the “Niccolò Piccinni” Music Conservatory of Bari, Italy. For the past 30 years, he has tirelessly been involved in recovering, studying, revising, archiving, executing, recording, and promoting thousands of works of concentrationary music. He has recovered over 8,000 scores – often produced in a condition of deprivation of the most elementary human rights, in concentration, extermination, and civil and military imprisonment camps all over the world between 1933 to 1953.
We are excited and honored to bring this series, A Concert of Lights, to Omaha. There are two opportunities to see Maestro Lotoro during his time here. Both nights will be an opportunity to honor composers who created art even when finding any beauty in the world seemed impossible. While both concerts are free to attend, seating is limited. We are asking that people reserve their seats by April 24.
CONCERT OF LIGHTS: YOUTH EDUCATION CONCERT
Wednesday, May 3 – 7PM at Temple Israel - RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE
We will be hosting a Youth Education Concert. We are encouraging students to come with their parents to join us in this meaningful and powerful experience. On top of being able to hear a select group of compositions, there will also be discussion of these pieces and their legacy.
While all ages are welcome, we know the subject matter can be heavy and recommend this show to those in grade 7 or older and their adults.
Reserve your tickets by April 24.
CONCERT OF LIGHTS
Thursday, May 4 – 7PM at Temple Israel - RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKETS HERE
Maestro Lotoro will partner with the Omaha Symphony to conduct pieces of Concentrationary music. The Omaha Symphony will bring their team of musicians to bring pieces of restored music to life. This 90-minute concert is sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Reserve your tickets by April 24.
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