In Every Note ♫
There is Hope
Bella Music Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting talented blind musicians in classical music by providing guidance on the path to excellence.
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On the vibrant evening of last Sunday, April 28th, the 2024 BMF Music Festival for the Blind drew a packed house, showcasing the exceptional talents of the winners from the 2024 BMFSO Concerto Competition for the Blind: Jisun Kim (Violin, S. Korea), Yerko Difonis (Piano, Chile), Ioana Gandrabur (Guitar, Canada), and Valérie Poisson (Soprano, Canada). These gifted blind musicians took center stage as soloists, accompanied by the magnificent Bella Music Foundation Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Helen Cha-Pyo. Their performances were nothing short of breathtaking, leaving every member of the audience profoundly moved. During this special event, Mr. SoonKyu Shin, an experienced analyst with over 30 years of experience in stock and bond analysis, delivered a "Freedom" themed message as Wall Street's first blind professional analyst, showing support for blind musicians' professionalism. In recognition of Bella Music Foundation's outstanding contributions, we were honored with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition by Congressman Josh Gottheimer, and received a Certificate of Commendation from Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco, III. View more photos here: Photo Gallery: BMF Festival on April 28th
The first part of the 2024-25 BMF International Music Festival Series for the Blind was very successful. We anticipate welcoming audiences, including the UNESCO Secretariat and representatives from 195 UNESCO member states, as invited guests for the finale of the music festival for the Blind at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on January 7, 2025. Photo descriptions: The photo collection includes images of a poster showcasing the conductor and four soloists from the 2024 BMF Music Festival for the blind. In various shots, they are seen standing before the BMF Symphony Orchestra near a Steinway grand piano, smiling and holding flowers, while the audience stands and applauds. Several photos capture the event's full-house attendance. One particular image features guest speaker Mr. Shin delivering a speech on the stage's right side. Additionally, other photos capture the lobby bustling with people engaged in conversation. The final photo features an image showcasing the UNESCO headquarters' Main Auditorium in Paris.
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