On Sunday April 17, 2016 from 11:30AM to 12:30PM 90 musicians in uniform from the famous Italian Carabinieri Band – one of the greatest military orchestras in the world, founded in 1820 – will play at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC, for the pleasure of passersby.

All media are welcome to cover and film this unique surprise event. No need to register. This event precedes the main concert that will take place on April 18 at 6:00PM at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and will be dedicated to the defenders of cultural heritage of humanity. Monday's event will be held in the Concert Hall and will be free and open to the public. More info about the Kennedy Concert here: http://www.italyinus.org/en/events/1282/protecting-our-heritage-a-musical-tribute

Source: Italian Embassy in the USA