#MEAction was excited to host an evening premier of Danish composer, Martin Byrial’s symphony’s Concerto for Strings and Organ No. 1, AKA The Gratitude Concert, followed by a live Q&A with Martin on February 21, 2024.
Find the concert here: • The Gratitude Concert ...
Martin brought his symphony to #MEAction because the music was inspired by those living with ME. He began writing this concert late 2022 and early 2023, and it’s based on stories sent to him from people and families fighting chronic illness. The majority of whom he said were living with ME. Martin found that while the stories of those fighting chronic illness were dealing with similar harsh realities, they also share the common themes of extreme resilience, passion and hope.
Martin says, “It’s a sincere homage on a grand scale to those fighting an uneven battle for dignity and for life itself.”
#MEAction is always looking for new ways for us to connect as a community. We are thrilled for the opportunity to join together to watch this moving music piece. If you appreciate these type of free offerings that #MEAction provides, we kindly ask that you make a donation so we can continue to be a source of connection and a place to share creativity. meaction.net/donate
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Video description: Erin from #MEAction (white woman with medium length blondish/strawberry blonde hair lightly curled wearing a rust-colored shirt with a blurred background) interviews Martin Byrial (light-skinned man with short blonde hair wearing a gray suit jacket and black tee). The interview takes place on Zoom and the camera goes back and forth depending on who is speaking.