By Jodie Symonds
THE AUSTRALIAN Doctors Orchestra will perform a special fund-raising concert on 9 October at The Memo in Healesville to support the renovations of Healesville and District Hospital.
The orchestra will present The Lark, and funds raised will be forwarded to new equipment for the hospital.
Conducted by Warwick Stengards, The Lark will showcase the musical talents from The Australian Doctors Orchestra, a group of passionate classically trained medical professionals from across Australia.
One of the performers, violinist Dr Vivian Wu, is also a surgeon at Maroondah Hospital in Ringwood.
Dr Wu said she was delighted to be a part of the event.
“Healesville and District Hospital holds a very special place with the local community, and I’d encourage everyone to come along to the concert,” Dr Wu said.
“Not only will you be supporting a terrific fund-raising effort, but you’ll hear some great classical music as well.”
Eastern Health Foundation Director, Anne Gribbin said she was grateful for the Australian Doctors Orchestra support.
“We are humbled by their incredible generosity and look forward to what I’m sure will be a wonderful performance,” Ms Gribbin said.
The performance will begin at 2pm.
Tickets cost $35, $30 for concession, $15 for children and under five are free.
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