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Music and Libretto by Gary S. Fagin

Featuring Soloists Mikaela Bennett, Sarah Hetzel, Jorell Williams 

Tackling the impact of gun violence in the United States, The Struggle To Forgive: Confronting Gun Violence in America is a new musical dramatic work that hauntingly gives voice to the victims of gun violence. The libretto is based on audio, video and written accounts of those living with the aftermath of gun violence or the loss of a loved one.

A post-show discussion is held following the performance with Gary S. Fagin and the three soloists, focusing on the creation and inspiration of the piece, in addition to recounting the artists’ personal experiences with gun violence, and how communities, cultural groups, and the nation as a whole can seek healing from the impact of gun violence through art.

The evening also includes the following works:

“The Unanswered Question” – Charles Ives

“Prayer for Mary” – Gary S. Fagin – Dedicated to the memory of a Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra violinist who lost her life to gun violence. 

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