Arson Fahim is a pianist, composer, and conductor from Afghanistan. A fierce believer in the power of music to be a tool for activism and social change, and a symbol of resistance, perseverance, and hope, Arson’s music is often inspired by the tragedies and injustices of war. The concert of chamber music for piano and strings by Arson Fahim will include the premiere of a newly commissioned piano quartet and will be performed by the composer and the internationally recognized Cuatro Puntos Ensemble. The composer will hold a pre-concert conversation about the current situation in Afghanistan. The pre-concert conversation begins at 1:15, the Concert at 2 pm. To view a YouTube video of the group performing, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArVTyUEhyRw