Sunday's event was part of an effort to raise money for war-torn Ukraine after the Kakhovka Dam collapse.
"As we all know Ukraine has been in a very vulnerable state ever since Putin invaded it and I have a lot of friends who have family over there, so it’s very special to my heart," said pianist Danny Wright.
He was able to step in, playing moving pieces that silenced the chapel, reminding onlookers of their love for their home country. "Music is so healing, sometimes we don’t really understand it," said Wright. "The average person they’ll get in their car and the first thing they’ll do is turn on the radio. If it’s a song that makes them happy, they’re happy."
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