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    Resistance: The Power of Change

    Illustration for Resistance: The Power of Change

    Wednesday, March 10, 2027

    7:30 PM

    David Geffen Hall

    New York, NY

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    Resistance: The Power of Change at David Geffen Hall brings together pianist-composer Conrad Tao with theater artist Fredara Hadley, historian Joanne B. Freeman and NYU historian Ruth Ben‑Ghiat. Tao's genre-crossing music, Hadley's work with cultural narratives, Freeman's forthcoming book on congressional violence and Ben‑Ghiat's research on authoritarianism frame an evening of music and spoken inquiry into political and cultural resistance.

    About the Artists

    Fredara Hadley

    Fredara Hadley is a prominent artist and educator, known for her work in theater and performance, often focusing on cultural narratives and community engagement.

    Ruth Ben-Ghiat

    Ruth Ben-Ghiat is Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University. She writes about authoritarianism, propaganda, and democracy protection. She is the recipient of Guggenheim and other fellowships and a media commentator.

    Joanne B. Freeman

    Coming soon from Joanne B. Freeman: “The Field of Blood: Violence in Congress and the Road to Civil War” (Farrar, Straus and Giroux)

    Conrad Tao

    Conrad Tao is an American pianist and composer recognized for his performances and compositions across various genres, including classical and contemporary music.