When pianist and music educator Lara Downes joins “City Lights,” she illustrates a bridge between the historic legacies of European classical music, the impact of American music, and the great living composers around the globe.
She also hosts the series “Amplify with Lara Downes,” with interviews and performances that bring diverse voices to classical music center stage.
Lara Downes’ newest album, “Love at Last,” was released on Earth Day, and it carries her message of hope for humanity amid times of darkness.
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