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Joyce DiDonato and Piotr Beczala Perform, Raise Funds Via Live Stream

Published March 16, 2020   |  By Alicia Cook  |  Post in All Areas

Joyce DiDonato and Piotr Beczala livestreamed a 90-minute performance from Joyce’s living room yesterday, March 16. The duo was accompanied by Met assistant conductor, Howard Watkins, and principal harp, Emmanuel Ceysson.

To help to alleviate the dire financial straits artists now face in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, viewers were encouraged to make donations to the AGMA Relief Fund and Artist Relief Tree.

Read the full story on Billboard. AGMA will update this post when the link to the full performance becomes available.

Any AGMA member in good standing, or on honorable withdrawal, is entitled and encouraged to apply for financial assistance through the AGMA Relief Fund. Please visit agmarelief.org to begin the application process. Grants are awarded on a case-by-case basis, based on need.

The AGMA Relief Fund depends on the generosity of others. AGMA urges anyone who can to donate to the AGMA Relief Fund to directly assist our members in need. If you would like to donate, please visit here.