UN Chamber Music Society: Virtual Concert in Celebration of Arabic Language Day

Dec 18, 2021
United Nations Global YouTube Channel; 9 am (remains on platforms)

UN CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY
VIRTUAL CONCERT IN CELEBRATION OF
ARABIC LANGUAGE DAY
Saturday, 18 December 2021
9:00am EST  

 
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UN Global YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcimxVB_VFE
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On Saturday, 18 December 2021, the Chamber Music Society (UNCMS) will present a virtual concert in celebration of World Arabic Language Day, which will be launched on the global platforms of the United Nations.

One of the most widely spoken languages in the world, Arabic is a pillar of the cultural diversity of humanity.  In celebration of World Arabic Language Day, and Arabic’s historic role in the development of art and science, the programme will feature a variety of popular and classical music from the Arab region.  The opening will present  ‘I Lift My Eyes’ composed by Christopher Tin, 2x Grammy Award Winning Composer – sung by Lebanese singer-songwriter Abeer Nehme.  Throughout the concert, “Magic Carpets” artwork by Saks Afridi will be presented.  

Opening remarks will be delivered by H.E. Mr. Mohammed Hussein Bahr Aluloom, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations, and Chair of the Arab Group for the month of December 2021.  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.