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X-WR-CALNAME:This is America II
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DESCRIPTION:Violinist and producer Johnny Gandelsman developed This is Amer
 ica in 2020\, out of a time of rupture and disconnection. Thinking about w
 ays that one person could make a small difference\, he brought together co
 mmissioning partners across 11 states and territories to commission 22 new
  works. He invited the composers\, all US-based\, to reflect on the time w
 e’re all living in. Since that initial burst of creativity\, This is Ame
 rica has been performed throughout North America and grown to encompass 28
  compositions for solo violin. \n \n“This is America celebrates America
 ’s rich cultural tapestry and its myriad perspectives\, thoughts and ide
 as\, offering a vivid counterpoint to the idea that this land can be under
 stood through a singular\, dominant point of view.  Each composition refle
 cts on the current state of American society in a personal and intimate wa
 y\, looking through an unflinching lens at universal topics like separatio
 n\, loneliness\, hope and love.” – Johnny Gandelsman \n\nThis performa
 nce\, featuring Layale Chaker & Sarafand\, and Christina Courtin\, is the 
 second in a five-part series.
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SUMMARY:This is America II
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