November 9, 2008
7:30 PM

Lewis and Shirley White Theater
Jewish Community Campus
5801 West 115th Street
Overland Park, Kansas

The Midwest Center for Holocaust Education, in partnership with Metropolitan Community College, Northland Symphony and the Heritage Philharmonic, will offer an orchestral concert to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht ("The Night of Broken Glass"). The program is free and open to the public.

Featured musical pieces written by composers during the time they were interned in concentration camps will be conducted by James J. Murray, III, Music Coordinator and Instructor at Maple Woods Community College, and enhanced with contextual narrative to enrich traditional audiences' understanding of the Holocaust. Four pieces will represent approximately 45 minutes of music. CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT THE FEATURED MUSIC.

In addition, a general introduction for each piece as well as specific information about each composer will be provided. Written program notes and sponsor recognition will also be included. A dessert reception will follow.

Complimentary tickets will be available after September 1, 2008 by calling Fran Sternberg at 913-327-8194.

Funding provided by:
Louis and Frances Swinken Foundation
Legacy Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City
Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts