You’re Invited To A Musical Celebration Of Martin Luther King Jr Day With Los Hermanos The Brothers Featuring Original Compositions, Jazz And Afro-Cuban Standards
Presented By Roosevelt Island Concerts Monday January 19 At Good Shepherd Center
To our beloved friends of Roosevelt Island Concerts,
We are very grateful for your continued support of Roosevelt Island Concerts, now in our 19th season of bringing world-class music to our community. Your generosity and presence make it possible for us to present concerts that inspire, connect, and uplift.
We are delighted to invite you to Los Hermanos, a special Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration featuring extraordinary artists whose story and music embody resilience, brotherhood, and hope.
LOS HERMANOS – THE BROTHERS A Musical Celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 19, 2026 4:00 PM Good Shepherd Center
Featuring the Gavilan Brothers:
Aldo López-Gávilan, composer and pianist — described by Chucho Valdés as “simply a genius, a star”
Ilmar Gávilan, violin — Grammy Award–winning violinist and member of the Harlem String Quartet
With Max Zeugner, double bass — Associate Principal, The New York Philharmonic
The program will include original compositions by Aldo Gavilan, including music from the PBS documentary LOS HERMANOS, as well as Ravel’s Sonata for violin and piano, which includes a movement, Blues, inspired by the French composer’s visit to Harlem.
Adding a powerful narrative dimension, the concert will be interspersed with excerpts from the award-winning PBS documentary Los Hermanos, which tells the remarkable story of the Gavilan brothers’ journey from Cuba to the United States—a story of perseverance, artistry, and the enduring bond of family.
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Roosevelt Island Concerts remains committed to offering accessible, high-quality performances for our entire community. Your donation directly supports our artists, venues, and educational mission—and ensures that concerts like this one remain possible for seasons to come.
As we celebrate Dr. King’s legacy through music that speaks to freedom and unity, we invite you to consider making a tax-deductible contribution in support of our work.
Together, we can continue building a concert series that reflects the richness, diversity, and spirit of our community.
Thank you for being part of the Roosevelt Island Concerts family. We look forward to welcoming you on January 19 for an unforgettable afternoon of music and storytelling.
