UN CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT IN CELEBRATION OF ARABIC LANGUAGE DAY

Overview

The accomplished musicians of the UN Chamber Music Society (UNCMS), together with the Abu Dhabi Festival, are proud to hold a concert in celebration of World Arabic Language Day, on 18 December 2023, at the prestigious Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. 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 concert not only celebrates the linguistic richness of the Arabic language but also seeks to underscore the pressing need for global solidarity and support for Arabic-speaking countries in the grip of humanitarian crises. Founded in 2016 by Brenda Vongova, the UN Chamber Music Society is dedicated to promoting the United Nations' goals and values at large - through the universal language of music.

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Programme

I. Opening
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Songs of Arab Countries

(arr. by Ghiya Rushidat forthe UN Chamber Music Society)

Inspired by the National Anthem of Arab countries performed during the opening ceremony of FIFA Arab Cup, World premiere.
Hana Mundiya (Violin), Tristan Siegel (Violin), Noémie Chemali (Viola), Jakob Taylor (Cello), Brenda Vongova (Piano)
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II. Classical & Contemporary Classical Arab Music

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‍‍KINAN AZMEH (1976 - ) 

Prayer, Tribute to Edward Said

Amer Hasan (Clarinet Soloist)

ANONYMOUS (muwashshah,Andalusia (before 1492)) Lamma Bada Yatathanna (arr. David Yardley)
Antoinette Merrillees (Recorder), Wannes Lint (Clarinet), Tristan Siegel (Violin), Noémie Chemali (Viola), Jakob Taylor (Cello)

KARIM AL-ZAND (1970 - )

Bagatelle: No. 5,Three Forms in Red

Tristan Siegel (Violin), Jakob Taylor (Cello), Brenda Vongova (Piano)

Bagatelle: No. 6, Black Elegy Returning Black

Tristan Siegel (Violin), Jakob Taylor (Cello), Brenda Vongova (Piano)

III. Popular Arab Music‍

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KADIM AL SAHIR (1957 - ) 

Eid al ashak "Celebration of lovers"

Hana Mundiya (Violin), Tristan Siegel (Violin), Noémie Chemali (Viola), Jakob Taylor (Cello), Amer Hasan (Clarinet)

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“Aatini Nay”

‍(Lyricsfrom Gebran Khalil Gebran, Composed by Nagib Hankache)
(arr. A Bu for the UN Chamber Music Society)
Courtesy of “Voix de l’Orient” (A.Chahine & Fils)
Hana Mundiya (Violin), Noémie Chemali (Viola), Jakob Taylor (Cello), Brenda Vongova (Piano)

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ALAN MENKEN (1949 - ) 

A Whole New World (From"Aladdin")‍

Hana Mundiya (Violin), Noémie Chemali (Viola), Jakob Taylor (Cello), BrendaVongova (Piano)
ABDULMAJEEDABDULLAH (1962 - )

"Rahib" ("Magnificent") 

(arr. GhiyaRushidat)

Hana Mundiya (Violin), Tristan Siegel (Violin), Noémie Chemali (Viola), Jakob Taylor (Cello), Brenda Vongova (Piano)

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MOHAMMED FLAYFEL (1899 - 1986)

Mawtini

Hana Mundiya (Violin), Tristan Siegel (Violin), Noémie Chemali(Viola), Jakob Taylor (Cello), Brenda Vongova (Piano)

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‍IV. Closing

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AMER JAFER (1962 - )

Desert Nights

Hana Mundiya (Violin), Tristan Siegel (Violin), Noémie Chemali (Viola), Jakob Taylor (Cello), Wannes Lint (Clarinet), Brenda Vongova (Piano)

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KADIM AL SAHIR (1957 - )

Hold Your Fire

Alejandro De Los Santos (Baritone), Hana Mundiya (Violin), Tristan Siegel (Violin), Noémie Chemali (Viola), Jakob Taylor (Cello), Amer Hasan(Clarinet)

Artists

UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council

Brenda Vongova, Artistic Director & Piano

HanaMundiya, Violin

Tristan Siegel, Violin

Noémie Chemali, Viola

Jakob Taylor, Cello

Amer Hasan, Clarinet

Antoinette Merrillees, Recorder

Alejandro De Los Santos, Baritone