Yom HaShoah concert

“Memory, Music and Hope” is the subject of the 30th annual Rhode Island Interfaith Commemoration of the Holocaust hosted by Temple Emanu-El. This year’s event on April 27 features six Rhode Island choirs honoring the memories of the 6 million Jewish victims and millions of others who perished in the Shoah. Special guest and keynote speaker is Martin Goldsmith of Sirius XM Radio.

The choirs represent a diverse group of voices celebrating the community’s diversity and collective commitment to understanding, empathy and compassion that is the foundation of peace and dignity on Yom HaShoah. They are from Temple Emanu-El, HaZamir Providence, Central Congregational Church, Providence Gay Men’s Chorus, Beneficent Congregational Church and Sophia Academy. Students from Providence College are also participating.

Martin Goldsmith, the voice of Symphony Hall at Sirius XM Radio and host of National Public Radio’s daily classical music program. His is the author of “The Inextinguishable Symphony: A True Story of Music and Love in Nazi Germany,” and a new book, “Alex’s Wake: A Voyage of Betrayal and a Journey of Remembrance,” being released this month. He will share the tale of his parents’ experience in the all-Jewish orchestra in Nazi Germany as well as the ill-fated journey of his grandfather and uncle on the infamous refuge ship St. Louis, the odyssey through French concentration camps to their murder at Auschwitz.

The program begins at 3 p.m. at 99 Taft Ave., Providence. Admission is free.