Seattle native, and Academy Award-winning composer, Mateo Messina brought together more than 500 performers at Benaroya Hall last night to help raise money for Children’s Hospital’s uncompensated care fund. Seattle band Barcelona, American Idol Blake Lewis, and Claire Nordstrom were joined by the Seattle Choral Company, Seattle Men’s Chorus, Northwest Symphony Orchestra, Northwest Chorale, and Northwest Boychoir. Perhaps most surprising – aside from the fact that people in Seattle were actually DRESSED UP – was the stirring performance of 11-year old Alfie Bautista who, in 2001, became the first patient in the PNW to receive an intestinal transplant. Before that time, Alfie had never tasted actual food, being fed his entire life through a tube. Alfie stood in front of the audience of thousands and sang a beautiful song called “I Am Free” about his life, hopes and dreams. Not a dry eye in the well-dressed house.Photos by Stephen Giang.Published on November 6, 2010
At an after party at The Triple Door, Messina and Lewis joined Barcelona onstage – a great end to an incredible night.
All the performers at the finale.
The Northwest Boychoir backing up Barcelona.
The composer, Mateo Messina, was inspired to write the symphony while staying in Iceland during a volcanic eruption earlier this year.
Alfie Bautista, a former patient at Children’s Hospital, wows the audience with his voice – and bravery.
Alfie Bautista, a former patient at Children’s Hospital, wows the audience with his voice – and bravery.
Alfie Bautista, a former patient at Children’s Hospital, wows the audience with his voice – and bravery.
The Seattle Men’s Chorus rehearsing before the show.
The Seattle Men’s Chorus rehearsing before the show.
Handsome gents.
A silent auction also helped raise funds for uncompensated care at Children’s Hospital.
A symphony even kids can enjoy.
Yes, these women are at an event in Seattle.
Blake Lewis opened this show backed by an army of voices.
The Northwest Boychoir prepares to take the stage.
Selling tickets for a raffle – this little guy was a natural.
It’s quite a view from the box seats.
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