Koestenbaum and McCright team up in concert to fight hunger
The public is invited to enjoy world-class music while helping to fight hunger at the next OPEN DOORS benefit concert at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Ss. Martha and Mary Episcopal Church in Eagan.
Cellist Joshua Koestenbaum has been a member of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra since 1980 and appears frequently as a soloist. He combines his SPCO career with active solo and chamber music performances all over the world.
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Pianist Matthew McCright performs extensively throughout the US, Europe and Asia as a piano soloist and chamber musician. He serves on the piano faculty at Carleton College while maintaining an active concert schedule as one of the most sought-after pianists in contemporary music.
"Josh and Matt are incredibly busy world-class musicians," said Mark Salter, music director for Ss. Martha and Mary. "We're extremely fortunate to have them take time from their packed schedules to help us support the important work of Feed My Starving Children and restock area foodshelves."
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The OPEN DOORS Music Series is in its fourth season of providing music to feed the hungry. Concerts are free and open to the public. A free will offering will be taken at each concert this season to help support Feed My Starving Children (www.fmsc.org). Concertgoers also are asked to bring non-perishable items to help restock Dakota County foodshelves.
Ss. Martha and Mary is located at the northeast corner of Lexington Avenue and Diffley Road in Eagan. For more information, contact M&M's music director Mark Salter at 952-457-4479 or visit our website at www.mandm.org.
