Following the release of the music video and conversation with members of the Kyiv Contemporary Music Days (KCMD) team and Ukrainian Classical Musicians Support Fund, CelloBello will host a conversation with cellists that participated in the music video. The conversation offers the opportunity to explore in words what this musical collaboration was all about. Celebrated cellist/teacher Natasha Brofsky of the Juilliard School will serve as Moderator.

“CelloBello has become a global community of cellists, musicians and human beings and we prize the world’s rich artistic heritage. The artists in this video came together to advance the belief that among artists, there are no borders, and to condemn this act of aggression on Ukraine,” said Paul Katz, Founder and Artistic Director. CelloBello’s Executive Director, Robert Rund, added, “we strive to be a beacon of peace and harmony, and we stand shoulder to shoulder with all musicians, artists, and organizations around the world who share these values. Our hearts are broken for the people of Ukraine, and we show our support and embrace them in the best way we know how.”

CelloBello is a music education platform dedicated to leveling the playing field in classical music, nurturing and strengthening the individual cellist and a global cello community through free online instruction and advice from renowned cellists and teachers. CelloBello envisions a world where all cellists, regardless of location, race, socio-economic status or ability level, will have access to the highest level of musical instruction, inspiration and interaction.