UN CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY VIRTUAL CONCERT IN CELEBRATION OF ARABIC LANGUAGE DAY
Saturday, 18 December 2021 9:00am ESThttp://youtube.com/unitednations UN WebTV: http://webtv.un.org/
WATCH THE PERFORMANCE: UNITED NATIONS UN Global YouTube:On Saturday, 18 December 2021, the Chamber Music Society (UNCMS) will present a virtual concert in celebration of World Arabic Language Day, which will be launched on the global platforms of the United Nations.
One of the most widely spoken languages in the world, Arabic is a pillar of the cultural diversity of humanity. In celebration of World Arabic Language Day, and Arabic’s historic role in the development of art and science, the programme will feature a variety of popular and classical music from the Arab region. The opening will present ‘I Lift My Eyes’ composed by Christopher Tin, 2x Grammy Award Winning Composer – sung by Lebanese singer-songwriter Abeer Nehme. Throughout the concert, “Magic Carpets” artwork by Saks Afridi will be presented.
Opening remarks will be delivered by H.E. Mr. Mohammed Hussein Bahr Aluloom, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations, and Chair of the Arab Group for the month of December 2021. Founded in 2016, the UN Chamber Music Society is dedicated to promoting the United Nations' goals and values at large - through the universal language of music.MESSAGE
H.E. Mr. António Guterres UN Secretary-General OPENING REMARKSH.E. Mr. Mohammed Hussein Bahr Aluloom
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations, Chair of the Arab Group for the month of December 2021 UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council Brenda Vongova, Artistic Director & PianoFEATURING:
‘I Lift My Eyes’ composed by
Christopher Tin, 2x Grammy Award Winning Composer sung by Abeer Nehme, Lebanese Singer/Songwriter“Magic Carpets” artwork by Saks Afridi
PROGRAMME
CHRISTOPHER TIN (1976 - ) 'I Lift My Eyes' Abeer Nehme (Lebanese Singer) UN Chamber Music Society: Brenda Vongova (Piano), Hana Mundiya (Violin I), Jeremy Kienbaum (Violin II), Noémie Chemali (Viola), Derek Louie (Cello), Kohei Yamaguchi (Bass) Jamie Papish (Percussion), Sandro Friedrich (Duduk), Angel City Chorale
“The Becoming” by Saks Afridi
GHIYA RUSHIDAT (1984 -) Izar
Hana Mundiya (Violin), Rohan Mundiya (Violin), Florrie Marshall (Viola), Drake Driscoll (Cello), James Quinlan (Double Bass), Brenda Vongova (Piano)
“Woven Heart 2021” by Saks Afridi
MARY KOUYOUMDJIAN (1983 - ) The REVOLT of the Stars Noémie Chemali (Viola)
“Woven Desert” by Saks Afridi
KADIM AL SAHIR (1957 - ) Eid al ashak "Celebration of lovers" Flute Solo (Amir), Hana Mundiya (Violin), Rohan Mundiya (Violin), Florrie Marshall (Viola), Drake Driscoll (Cello), Alec Manasse (Clarinet), Tom Betsalel (Percussion) “Illusion 2021” by Saks Afridi ****************************SPECIAL THANKS
UN Department of Global Communications
Artwork: Saks Afridi Mohammed ShakerKlavierhaus
Dylan Louie, Director of Photography
VERY SPECIAL THANKS
Rebecca Dixuan Bai, Video Editor
Audio Production Mickey Alexander, Audio Engineer