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NEW YORK, March 22, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Ambassador Ido Aharoni, Consul General of Israel and Consul General Georgios Iliopoulos of Greece will join with several award-winning Christian recording artists for "Honoring Israel at Carnegie Hall," a concert hosted by pianist Dino Kartsonakis and his wife Cheryl on Thursday, April 11, at 8:00 PM.

Performers will include: the Philadelphia Boys Choir, Denver and the Mile High Orchestra, and The Christian Cultural Center Chorale as well as the musical talents of Robert Stearns, operatic tenor Daniel Rodriguez, and Grammy and Dove Award-winning singers Sandi Patty and Larnelle Harris. The concert will also feature the premiere of a new composition, "1948 (Triumphant)" written by Christina Kartsonakis and performed by the Manhattan Pops Orchestra conducted by David Clydesdale.

World-famous piano artist Kartsonakis said, "This is a very special moment as this amazing group of people comes together to honor Israel. In this hour of our history it is essential that we unite around our shared values."

One of those participating, Dr. Robert Stearns, a global leader in Jewish-Christian relations, said, "This evening of music and celebration in the historic Carnegie Hall is a statement of support, friendship and commitment. We hope to make it clear that our bond with Israel is stronger than ever."

Proceeds from the event will go to feed hungry Jews, Arabs and Druze in Israel through the humanitarian non-profit, "Hope for Zion," as well as to help build a prayer and study center in Migdal Arbel, Israel, whose mission is to cultivate a love and understanding for the people and nation of Israel.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.carnegiehall.org or call 212-247-7800.