UNSRC Chamber Music Society concert online
Saturday, 20 February 2021 - 12:00pm
AFICS/NY is pleased to invite members to tune in tomorrow Saturday 20 February 2021 at 12:00pm EST, to hear the UN Chamber Music Society (UNCMS) of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council launch a virtual concert dedicated to helping thousands of women suffering from homelessness in the New York City and commemorate World Justice Day. The Concert is also supporting the work of (In)visible Women, a non-profit organization based at the United Nations International School (UNIS). The Chamber Music Society will also open the AFICS/NY 50th anniversary celebrations carded for 4 May 2021. So, don't miss the opportunity to hear the music of the Chamber Music Society which under the directorship of Brenda Vongova, is dedicated to promoting the United Nations’ goals and values at large - through the universal language of music. Virtual link and details:
UNSRC Chamber Music Society
Concert in Celebration of
World Day for Social Justice
in support of (In)visible Women Organization at the
United Nations International School (UNIS)
VIRTUAL GLOBAL LAUNCH: UNITED NATIONS
Saturday, 20 February 2021
12pm Eastern Standard Time (New York)
Watch the performance: United Nations
UN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/unitednations
UN Web TV: http://webtv.un.org/
Sending support to homeless women in the New York community, on World Day for Social Justice, Saturday 20 February 2021 at 12:00pm EST, the UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNCMS) will launch a virtual concert dedicated to helping thousand of women suffering from homelessness – through (In)visible Women, a non-profit organization based at the United Nations International School (UNIS).
From job discrimination, to lack of affordable housing, for them and their children, homeless women in unstable living conditions face many challenges. These issues make the daily lives of homeless women in need, immensely difficult. (In)visible women is a nonprofit, student-led organization, committed to help in making our community a safer, happier and healthier place for women on the streets and transitional shelters in New York City.
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.
Opening Messages
Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York City
to be delivered by
Penny Abeywardena, New York City's Commissioner for International Affairs
Remarks
Dr. Dan Brenner
Executive Director of the United Nations International School
UN Chamber Music Society
of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council
Brenda Vongova, Artistic Director
Special Guest Artist
Patrick Jee, NY Philharmonic Cellist
Music Programme
VADIM PETROV (1932 - 2020) Mám Tě Rád ("I Love You"), Op.76
Brenda Vongova (Piano), Amy Baskurt (Violin I), Marien Chatard (Violin II), Abigail Elder (Viola), Derek Louie (Cello), Sarah Favinger (Bass), Sooah Jeon (Flute), Saerom Kim (Clarinet), Ben Goldscheider (Horn)
Osvaldo Golijov (1960 - ) “Omaramoor”
Patrick Jee (NY Philharmonic Cellist)
JAMES RA (1974 - ) Evocation
Patrick Jee (NY Philharmonic Cellist), Tamami Awaji (Piano)
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL (1685 - 1759) "Prayer": Dettingen Te Deum
David Strongin (Violin), Brenda Vongova (Piano)
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685 - 1750) Brandenburg Concerto No.5 in D major, BWV 1050: I. Allegro (excerpt)
Jonathan Salamon (Harpsichord), Amy Baskurt (UNIS Violin Solo), Ye-won Chang (Flute Solo), Amane Miura (UNIS Violin & Co-Founder of (In)visible Women), Kristen Meola (UNIS Violin & Co-Founder of (In)visible Women), Abby Elder (Viola), Thapelo Masita (Cello), Sarah Favinger (Bass)
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Support the (In)visible Women NYC
https://invisiblewomennyc.org/
SPECIAL THANKS
UN Department of Global Communications
Recording of Handel:
High Line Nine
Christina Maxwell, Manager
Artist Kyle Meyer, represented by Yossi Milo Gallery
Artwork of Poster: Laydown
By Abeer Obaido
VERY SPECIAL THANKS
Mickey Alexander, Audio Engineer
Daniel Drake, Video Editor