February 2020 ⋆ Looking at the Stars

[MEDIA] Another report on Maestro Gidon Kremer’s Abbotsford concert

February 29, 2020

Tanks Good News website reports on Maestro Gidon Kremer’s performance at Pacific Regional Treatment Centre, including a video clip of Kremer’s comments after the concert.

https://tanksgoodnews.com/2020/02/05/classical-violinist-plays-for-inmates-says-music-can-give-warmth-to-everyone-in-trouble/

Maestro Gidon Kremer appointed Honorary President of Looking at the Stars Foundation

February 25, 2020

News Release - Gidon Kremer appointed Honorary President (Final - Feb. 20 2020)

[VIDEO] Maestro Gidon Kremer at Pacific Institution Abbotsford BC

February 5, 2020

“Music is something that spreads positive emotions. I think music is something that can give warmth to everyone in trouble, in prison or not in prison,” said 72-year-old Kremer. “I’m happy to have been here.”

CBC Reporter: “Next time If someone asks you to play in a prison?”

Kremer: “I would go immediately….”