Koh Pich hosts charity concert in support of Toutes à l’école

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Koh Pich organised a charity concert on 12 November at the Koh Pich Sales Center in Phnom Penh to support Toutes à l’école, a French nonprofit organisation working to expand…

Koh Pich organised a charity concert on 12 November at the Koh Pich Sales Center in Phnom Penh to support Toutes à l’école, a French nonprofit organisation working to expand girls’ access to education in Cambodia.

Taking place as Cambodia prepared to host the 20th Francophonie Summit, the evening drew inspiration from the musical culture of 19th-century Paris. The programme featured pianist Julian Gargiulo performing compositions by Frédéric Chopin, joined for part of the recital by Cambodian tenor Sethisak Khuon. Gargiulo also shared stories about Chopin’s life and the pieces presented.

Reflecting on the audience’s response, Gargiulo said, “It was a lot of fun, and I really enjoyed seeing how people responded to the music. I think when you make classical music a little less formal, people can relax, enjoy themselves, and connect with it more naturally.”

The initiative was supported by OCIC, Pandora, Attwood, Vintage, Supersound, and Dara Hotel. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations made during the event will go directly to Toutes à l’école. Founded in 2005 by French journalist Tina Kieffer, Toutes à l’école created Happy Chandara School to provide free education to girls from disadvantaged backgrounds. Its campus now welcomes more than 1,000 students, from kindergarten through secondary school. Its mission reflects Kieffer’s belief that “educating girls moves the world forward.”

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