The fifth anniversary of the horrifying earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan and inflicted catastrophic damage to the nuclear power plant in Fukushima was just a few weeks ago. However, even though the disaster itself is now long in the past, the effects of the tragedy are still apparent throughout the island nation. In fact, there are a number of people who are only just returning to their homes now to find that the road to recovery has just begun. Fortunately, people have an incredible ability to come together when times are at their darkest, and one such group of talented young people came together shortly after these tragic events took place in Japan.
This group, which is known as the Fukushima Youth Sinfonietta, is comprised of over fifty students from four high schools in Fukushima. These students asked a group of professional musicians to help them form an orchestra in order to find solace and hope for themselves and others in an extremely difficult time. This talented group of performers is now demonstrating their skill to the world, and it just so happens that they are performing at the Boston Symphony Hall this weekend. As a result, if you are a fan of music and/or you want to show your support for the people of Japan, you may want to check out this group of gifted young musicians on Sunday at 8:00 P.M. For more information on the Fukushima Youth Sinfonietta’s performance at Symphony Hall and/or to order tickets, please visit the Boston Symphony Hall website or the Japan Society of Boston’s website.
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