Fighting Domestic Violence, Virtual Classical Music Concert Held In Mexico

Classical music performance in Mexico (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - A number of classical music artists in Mexico have created virtual ensembles to raise funds for women and children who experience domestic violence in the country.

Founded during the pandemic crisis by Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra, 27 artists who are members of the Impossible Orchestra released the video Danzón No. 2 on Tuesday local time. This is a classic modern Mexican composition inspired by Cuban dance.

The video features classic artists such as Emmanuel Pahud, Maxim Vengerov, Rolando Villazón and Alisa Weilerstein. Danzón's video was shot and edited during the lockdown period in Mexico.

Combining individual recordings from 14 countries, the video features all performing artists on special percussion, piano, and bass "groove tracks".

"This is done to make the audience feel as close as possible to the magic of this live and collaborative music making," said De la Parra as quoted by Antara, Thursday, August 27.

De la Parra wants to focus on helping women and children who have experienced abuse and violence because the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problems facing this vulnerable group.

"This is a message of peace to celebrate what brings us together," said de la Parra.

"By watching this video, people can reflect, be more patient, more tolerant - but not tolerate violence."

The videos have raised more than 275,000 euros (approx.Rp.47 billion) and de la Parra has created a website that allows community members to donate directly to Fondo Semillas and Save the Children Mexico, two foundations working to reduce the rate of domestic violence. ladder in countries around Latin America. .

On Friday, the community will again hold a fundraising virtual gala on YouTube which is said to be supported by a number of international celebrities.