UN CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY
VIRTUAL CONCERT IN CELEBRATION OF
NELSON MANDELA INTERNATIONAL DAY
FEATURING WOUTER KELLERMAN
VIRTUAL GLOBAL LAUNCH (LIVE & ON DEMAND): UNITED NATIONS
Friday, 18 July 2025
9:00am EST (New York Time) / 3:00pm SAST (South Africa)
UN Global YouTube: https://youtu.be/wWaRMrOSKV8
UN Web TV: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k11/k117r2y3ag
“We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference.”
~Nelson Mandela
On Friday, 18 July 2025, the UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNCMS) will present a concert in celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day. On this occasion, prepare to be captivated by the music of Wouter Kellerman, a three-time Grammy Award-winning South African flautist, producer, and composer, who has also earned nine South African Music Awards.
The event will open with insightful remarks from H.E. Ms. Mathu Joyini, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations, and Ndaba Mandela, Founder & Chairman of the Mandela Institute for Humanity.
Honouring the enduring legacy of the former South African President and his commitment to peace, freedom, and service, the music program will feature two powerful musical tributes composed by Wouter Kellerman: "The Long Road", an extraordinary flute solo that serves as a biographical homage to Nelson Mandela's journey, and “Madiba", a musical prayer, specially arranged for the UN Chamber Music Society, offering a heartfelt tribute that blends power and tenderness. Founded in 2016 by Brenda Vongova, the UN Chamber Music Society is dedicated to promoting the United Nations' goals and values at large - through the universal language of music.
Learn more about Mandela Day at the United Nations:
https://www.un.org/en/events/mandeladay/
OPENING REMARKS
H.E. Ms. Mathu Joyini
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations
Ndaba Mandela
Founder & Chairman of Mandela Institute for Humanity
MUSIC PROGRAMME
Wouter Kellerman (1961 - ) The Long Road
Wouter Kellerman (Flute)
Wouter Kellerman (1961 - ) Madiba (arr. Mauritz Lotz for the UN Chamber Music Society)
Wouter Kellerman (Flute)
Timothy Moloi (Singer)
UN Chamber Music Society: Josh Liu (Violin ), Leslie Ashworth (Violin), Alexander Mclaughlin (Viola), Robin Park (Cello), Brenda Vongova (Piano)
SPECIAL THANKS
UN Department of Global Communications
Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations
Wouter Kellerman
Tholsi Pillay
Timothy Moloi
Paulo Areal/The Moving Picture Company
Gallo Music/Antos Stella
Nelson Mandela Foundation
Mauritz Lotz
Presidental Shirt South Africa
Ndaba Mandela
Mandela Institute for Humanity
Photo of Poster:
Courtesy of Ndaba Mandela and Hachette Books,
from “Going to the Mountain: Life Lessons from My Grandfather, Nelson Mandela”
Recorded at Klavierhaus
by Mumeneer (resident engineers at Klavierhaus)
Edward Bilous, Audio Production
Marco Sabatini, Audio Engineer
Video Editing
Rebecca Dixuan Bai, Video Editor
