Havana, February 16 (RHC)-- The Cuban National Symphony will give a concert Sunday dedicated to the victims of the February 17 tornado that hit several Havana municipalities.

Conducted by maestro Enrique Pérez Mesa, the orchestra is scheduled to hold the ‘Chant to Hope’ concert Sunday at 11 a.m. at Havana’s National Theater’s Avellaneda Hall, including renowned singers and singer-songwriters, such as the so called ‘Diva’ of the Buena Vista Social Club, Omara Portuondo, Liuba María Hevia, Luna Manzanares, Osdalgia Lesmes, Annie Garcés and renowned sopranos Bárbara Llanes, Johana Simón, Milagros de los Ángeles and Lucely Fernández.

Swiss soloist Antipe da Stella, who has shared the stages with other Cuban symphony and chamber orchestras, has been invited.  The Cuban Music Institute has reported that the presentation’s proceeds will be transferred to a Cuban bank account to benefit tornado victims and contribute to finance recovery works.