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UN Chamber Music Society | Virtual Performance…

UN Chamber Music Society | Virtual Performance in Observance of World Humanitarian Day

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Summary
In celebration of World Humanitarian Day on Monday, 19 August 2024, the UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNCMS), will pay special tribute to the real-life heroes from the United Nations and other humanitarian organizations, who have committed their lives to helping others in the most extreme circumstances throughout the world.
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As part of the ongoing efforts to support peace and humanitarian aid through music, the music programme will feature "Hold Your Fire", composed by the renowned musical artist Kadim Al Sahir, and produced in collaboration with the UN Chamber Music Society (Brenda Vongova, Artistic Director). The song is a timeless and evocative track designed to raise awareness about all global crises in the world. Its emotional lyrics poignantly highlight the enduring human experiences of pain and loss, transcending specific events to touch on the universal suffering of innocent lives, homes, and families. It symbolizes our deep commitment to promoting enduring values of love, solidarity, and unity.


Founded in 2016, the UN Chamber Music Society carries out the United Nations' mission of peace, understanding and cooperation, through the universal language of music.  Music symbolizes love and peace, and holds the power to illuminate the plight of the most vulnerable.

PROGRAMME

Opening Message

H.E. Mr. António Guterres
UN Secretary-General


Messages

Kadim Al Sahir
Singer and Composer

UN Chamber Music Society
of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council
Brenda Vongova, Artistic Director

 

Music Programme

KADIM AL SAHIR (1957 - ) HOLD YOUR FIRE
Produced in collaboration with the UN Chamber Music Society (Brenda Vongova, Artistic Director)

 

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Support the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
by donating to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)

https://cerf.un.org/donate

 

SPECIAL THANKS

UN Department of Global Communications

Video Editing
Rebecca Dixuan Bai, Video Editor

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