Classics in June 2023 concert for Father’s Day
Lovers of classical music are once again in for a treat at the annual Classics in June concert which will take place at the Church of the Ascension, Mona, on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18, 2023, beginning at 5:00 pm.
The 18th annual charity fund-raising concert is being staged by the Soroptimist International of Jamaica, Kingston Club, under the patronage of Ambassador of France to Jamaica Olivier Guyonvarch and Madame Boulie Guyonvarch.
The concert will feature early to contemporary classical works interpreted by talented singers and players of instruments.
Among the artistes who will perform are lecturer at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts Yuko Aoki on piano; flautist Laurice Barnaby; harpist Avery Barnett; tenor, songwriter and vocal coach Karim Chang; countertenor, pianist (soloist and accompanist) Mickel Gordon; soprano Nomali Lumsden-Campbell, lecturer in music at The Mico University College; mezzo-soprano Christine MacDonald-Nevers; classical guitarist Shawn Richards; director of music with the Jamaica Defence Force Rafael Salazar, clarinet; violinist and composer Gabriel Walters; and renowned violinist and recipient of a 2021 Gold Musgrave Medal Steven Woodham.
Patrons may attend the concert in person or view it online.