United Nations Day 2021; October 24th

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Calls for solidarity rang across EXPO 2020 in Dubai today as participants celebrated United Nations Day; The U.N Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammad brought a call for solidarity. "I want us to hold on to the hopefulness of the future of mankind and its home, the planet," she said. Maher Nasser, the UN's Commissioner-General at EXPO, agreed on the need to transcend borders. "It's the world coming together to build solidarity, to explore innovation and to pursue hope for a better future." EXPO 2020, which runs through March of next year, includes a UN Hub where visitors can learn about the Organization's mission for peace, development, human rights and human dignity.

On Sunday, 24 October 2021, the UN Chamber Music Society (UNCMS) will present a virtual concert in celebration of the United Nations Day 2021'

The programme will be musically representative at the regional level, as repertoire from all five official regional groups of the United Nations will be featured. 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. PROGRAMME Opening Message H.E. Mr. António Guterres UN Secretary-General UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council Brenda Vongova, Artistic Director (I) Americas Lauryn Hill (1975 - ) "Tell Him" (arr. Reuben Allen for the UN Chamber Music Society) Sara Marley (Singer) UN Chamber Music Society: Brenda Vongova (Piano), Hana Mundiya (Violin), Bethlehem Hadgu (Viola), Jonah Krolik (Cello), James Quinlan (Bass), Jay Sawyer (Percussion) Sara Marley performs "Tell Him" written by Ms. Lauryn Hill Recorded by: Julian Miller, Ms. Lauryn Hill Edited by: Julian Miller, Eli Heisler, Ms. Lauryn Hill Additional Mixing by: Julian Miller Background Vocals by: Natalie Imani (II) Africa Onesimus "Viva Mandela" (arr. by RJ BENJAMIN for the UN Chamber Music Society; Written by Vusi Nova) Thapelo Masita (Cello), Hana Mundiya (Violin), Florrie Marshall (Viola), Brenda Vongova (Piano) (III) Eastern European SERGEI RACHMANINOFF (1873 - 1943) 2 Pieces, TN ii/22: No. 2 Romance in A Major Amin Helou (Piano); Angela Boutros (Piano); Brenda Vongova (Piano) (IV) Western European JOHANNES BRAHMS (1833 - 1897) Six Pieces for Piano, Op.118: 2. Intermezzo in A Major, Andante teneramente (arr. for Viola and Piano) Jeremy Kienbaum (Viola), Brenda Vongova (Piano) (V) Middle East ANGELA BOUTROS (1994 - ) Dance of the Fire Rituals (VI) Asia Ricky Kej (1981 - ) "Wild Karnataka" & "Shine Your Light" Hana Mundiya (Violin), Naoko Nakajima (Violin), Abigail Elder (Viola), Clara Abel (Cello), Brenda Vongova (Piano) Featuring Special Guests Ricky Kej (Synths), Lonnie Park (Singer), IP Singh (Singer), Varijashree (Singer, Bansuri), Pramath Kiran (Percussion), Siddhartha Belmannu (Singer), Wouter Kellerman (Flute), Fateh Ali (Sitar), Nate Horton (Drums), London McDaniel (Bass), Mzansi Youth Choir