Join us for a CSO Classical Mozart Concert, Picnic + Book Chat *On-the-Road* at the Ravinia Lawn in Highland Park on Saturday, August 10th, from 5:30-10 pm!

This adventure features The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb, but PRE-READING IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT…

Local Chicago music lovers can enjoy an all-Mozart program performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra with conductor James Conlon and internationally renowned musician James Ehnes ("a violinist in a class of his own" - The Times), and opt to meet up before, during and/or after the concert for a picnic to discuss the performance and book (with complimentary light sips and snacks, of course).

NOTE: We're estimating a 10 PM end time, but this event may end earlier or later!

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BOOK SYNOPSIS

GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK

Ray McMillian is a Black classical musician on the rise - undeterred by the pressure and prejudice of the classical music world - when a shocking theft sends him on a desperate quest to recover his great-great-grandfather's heirloom violin on the eve of the most prestigious musical competition in the world...

Growing up Black in rural North Carolina, Ray McMillian's life is already mapped out. But Ray has a gift and a dream - he's determined to become a world-class professional violinist, and nothing will stand in his way. Not his mother, who wants him to stop making such a racket; not the fact that he can't afford a violin suitable to his talents; not even the racism inherent in the world of classical music.

When he discovers that his beat-up, family fiddle is actually a priceless Stradivarius, all his dreams suddenly seem within reach, and together, Ray and his violin take the world by storm. But on the eve of the renowned and cutthroat Tchaikovsky Competition - the Olympics of classical music - the violin is stolen, a ransom note for five million dollars left in its place. Without it, Ray feels like he's lost a piece of himself. As the competition approaches, Ray must not only reclaim his precious violin, but prove to himself - and the world - that no matter the outcome, there has always been a truly great musician within him.

RECOMMENDED FOR: Grown-Ups

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ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Publisher: Vintage

Publish Date: December 06, 2022

Pages: 368

Dimensions: 5.27 X 7.93 X 0.79 inches | 0.58 pounds

Language: English

Type: Paperback

Condition: NEW