What kind of world do we want to live in? In the wake of the recent US election, people on both sides are asking that question. In recent days, I’ve corresponded with Cultures in Harmony partners in Cameroon and Papua New Guinea who hope that we will be able to return to their countries in […]
Our 50-state, 50-week “What is American culture?” project has been incredibly successful, and there are only 9 states to go! Are you caught up with some recent highlights? In the Alaska week, which piece did I play that helped a female prisoner re-connect with her home? Why does Anchorage have the most diverse neighborhood in the […]
Throughout the week, we will be releasing Umbreen Butt‘s films from the Idaho and Washington weeks of our “What is American culture?” project. Keep an eye on William‘s newly-redesigned blog to watch these beautifully shot films featuring unique perspectives on what #americancultureis
In a time darkened by hate, what can you do to release more light into the world? When so many shrink away in fear, how can you reach out in love? Every year since 2005, Cultures in Harmony has sent musicians to Tunisia. Thanks to the Atlas Music Academy (our outstanding partners there) and the hard […]
This video explores what #americancultureis, according to people protesting the killing of Philando Castile outside the governor’s mansion in St. Paul, Minnesota. What they say may surprise you, and the community of love they’ve built while protesting injustice will inspire you:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 20, 2016 Contact: William Harvey CHICAGO—A project in which a concert violinist travels to each state for one week, asking the question “What is American culture?”, has reached its halfway point. That occasion will be marked with an eclectic musical event and broadcast in Chicago, as well as a fundraiser in […]
Saturday, April 2, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. EDT (21:00 GMT) Periscope handle: @cih2005 Tune in to this global music event showcasing American classical music for violin and piano, featuring violinist and Cultures in Harmony founder William Harvey and world-renowned concert pianist Frederic Chiu. Together, they will play music by Charles Ives, David Baker, George Gershwin, […]
The ABC affiliate in Philadelphia did a story about the Delaware week of Cultures in Harmony’s “What is American culture?” project! The camera crew came to LaFate gallery for my world premiere performance of “Four LaFate Pictures,” a solo violin work I composed based on paintings by Eunice LaFate. Check out those pieces on YouTube […]
In 2015, our Passacaglia Project created passacaglias based on the same bass line with youth and musicians in the Bahamas, Turkey, Tunisia, Egypt, Zimbabwe, and Pakistan. Here is the video of the performance (in August 2015 at the church in Mustafapasha, Turkey) of the passacaglia created with children from Cappadocia, teachers from Klasik Keyifler, and […]
Our partners in Zimbabwe, Revival Arts Trust, released this documentary about our work there at the Pfumvudza Arts Festival: Thank you to them (especially to director Ronald Badza) for their partnership, to Mr. Ty Bhojwani for underwriting our work there, and to our other outstanding Zimbabwe partners, Dr. Solomon Guramatunhu of Eyes for Africa and […]
