UN Chamber Music Society virtual concert
Friday, 23 April 2021 - 11:00am
UN CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY
VIRTUAL CONCERT IN CELEBRATION OF THE
ENGLISH & SPANISH LANGUAGE DAYS
AT THE UNITED NATIONS
Launch:
Friday, 23 April 2021
11:00am EST (New York time)
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On Friday, 23 April 2021, the UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNCMS) will present a virtual concert in celebration of the English and Spanish Language Days at the United Nations, which will celebrate the linguistic and cultural diversity of humanity, particularly through English and Spanish language and music. This day raises awareness among the UN Organization's staff, and the world in general, about the history, culture and use of English and Spanish as an official language. The choice of the day attends the anniversary of the death of the great genius of Spanish letters, Miguel de Cervantes. Coincidentally, the date of his death coincides with that of the most prestigious English playwright, William Shakespeare. Hence, both languages share the day.
Language Days at the United Nations were introduced to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity and promote the equal use of the six official languages across the Organization. These days are also an opportunity to sensitize the United Nations community to the history, culture and use of each of these languages. On occasion English and Spanish Language Days at the United Nations, the UNCMS will feature Shakespeare sonnets about love and human solidarity, integrated with Spanish classical music. Founded in 2016, the UNCMS is dedicated to promoting the UN goals at large - through the universal language of music.
OPENING MESSAGES
H.E. Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations
UN Chamber Music Society
of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council
Brenda Vongova, Artistic Director
Special Guest
Alex Pettyfer (Actor)
PROGRAMME
Shakespeare (1564 – 1616) Sonnet 29
Alex Pettyfer (Actor)
MANUEL DE FALLA (1876 - 1946) Asturiana
Sara Ferrández (Viola), Juan Pérez Floristán (Piano)
FRANCISCO TÁRREGA (1852-1909) “Capricho árabe”
Petrit Çeku (Guitar)
Shakespeare (1564 – 1616) Sonnet 15
Paulina Cossio (Actress)
MANUEL DE FALLA (1876 - 1946) Danza ritual del fuego ("Ritual Fire Dance")
Naoko Nakajima (Violin), Brenda Vongova (Piano)
ISAAC ALBÉNIZ (1860 - 1909) Suite Española No.1, Op.47, V. Asturias
Naoko Nakajima (Violin), Derek Louie (Cello), Brenda Vongova (Piano)
Shakespeare (1564 – 1616) Sonnet 23
Hilary Dennis (Actress)
SPECIAL THANKS
UN Department of Global Communications
Mohammed Shaker
Toni Garrn
Thomas Lane
Tom Todoroff Studio
Emily Moulton
Artwork of Poster:
Folklorico de Guerrero by Nicolas V. Sanchez
VERY SPECIAL THANKS
Artist Tricia Paoluccio, Modern Pressed Flower
Venue: High Line Nine - Christina Maxwell, Manager
KLAVIERHAUS
Sujatri Reisinger
Joseph Patrych, Audio Recording
Video Editing
Jane Larson, Video Editor
Audio Production
(“Capricho árabe” & “Danza ritual del fuego”)
VIRTUA CREATIVE
Edward Bilous, Artistic Director and Producer
Anran Qian, Production Coordinator
Greg Kalember, Mix Engineer