Tag Archive for: League of American Orchestras

LINCOLN CENTER MOMENTS

A music program reviving some memories that dementia has taken away. 

Many of us have relatives who are suffering from various forms of dementia.  There’s a program at Lincoln Center in New York called Lincoln Center Moments that has cognitive benefits for those suffering and helps them and their caregivers. It’s also open to those around the world via their virtual programs.

Katie Fanning, of the program says there are many examples of how the program has revived long dormant memories. 

 

Here are links to the items mentioned in the podcast.

How the Orchestras Are Coping Amid The LA Wildfires

What a great loss!! 

The Wildfires in the Los Angeles area are still burning.  The loss of life and homes is immeasurable. 

Orchestras in the area are suffering their own losses, personal and professional. The League of American Orchestras says their disaster website is full of information on places to go for help.

There’s very bad news for the music of composer Arnold Schoenberg.  Much of his orchestral scores were destroyed in the Pacific Palisades fire.