VIRTUA CREATIVE PRESENTS
UNSRC CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY
“75 Years of Love”
ALBUM in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations
In support of the UN Refugee Agency
Saturday, 12 December 2020
@12:00pm EST (New York)
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On 12 December 2020, the UN Chamber Music Society (UNCMS) – in partnership with VIRTUA CREATIVE – will launch “75 YEARS OF LOVE,” the ensemble’s debut world music album, in support of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), and in celebration of the United Nations 75th Anniversary. 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. The songs chosen will be linked to the message of the UN’s 75th anniversary. The album will feature World Classical Music and World Pop Music – and will be launched on the various UN platforms.
All donations and album profits received will be directed to support the humanitarian work of the UNHCR, which has provided for seventy-years life-saving assistance and protection to refugees globally. 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.
OPENING MESSAGES
H.E. Mr. Volkan Bozkir
President of the 75th session of the General Assembly
Filippo Grandi
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Fabrizio Hochschild,
Special Adviser on Preparations for Seventy-Fifth United Nations Anniversary
Melissa Fleming,
UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications
ALBUM PROGRAMME
UN Chamber Music Society
of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council
Brenda Vongova, Artistic Director
(I) Latin American and Caribbean Group
JULIAN MARLEY (1975 - ) Broken Sail (arr. Joel Thompson for the UN Chamber Music Society)
Julian Marley (Singer), Brenda Vongova (Piano), David Strongin (Violin I), Hana Mundiya (Violin I), Rohan Mundiya (Violin II), Naoko Nakajima (Violin II), Florrie Marshall (Viola), Abby Elder (Viola), Derek Louie (Cello), Noah Koh (Cello)
SAMUEL ZYMAN (1956 - ) Suite de la Mancha, III. Dulcinea
Eva Ding (Flute), Derek Louie (Cello), Brenda Vongova (Piano)
(II) African Group
VUSI NOVA (1984 - ) Viva Mandela (arr. RJ Benjamin)
Onesimus (Singer), Hana Mundiya (Violin), Florrie Marshall (Viola), Thapelo Masita (Cello), Brenda Vongova (Piano)
SIBUSISO NJEZA (1982 - ) “Umyolelo” (“The Instruction”) aria from Madiba the African Opera (arr. Edward Bilous for the UN Chamber Music Society)
Nonie Mtirara (Soprano), Hana Mundiya (Violin), Rohan Mundiya (Violin), Florrie Marshall (Viola), Thapelo Masita (Cello), Sarah Favinger (Bass), Brenda Vongova (Piano), Audrey Emata (Flute), Sam Boutris (Clarinet)
(III) Asia-Pacific Group
GHIYA RUSHIDAT (1984 -) Izar
Hana Mundiya (Violin), Rohan Mundiya (Violin), Florrie Marshall (Viola), Thapelo Masita (Cello), Sarah Favinger (Bass), Brenda Vongova (Piano)
GARRY SCHYMAN (1954 - ) “Praan” [Lyrics adapted from the poem “Stream of Life” from Gitanjali by RABINDRANATH TAGORE (1861 - 1941)] (arr. Edward Bilous)
Mai Fujisawa (Singer), Little Carol Choir, Hana Mundiya (Violin), Rohan Mundiya (Violin), Florrie Marshall (Viola), Derek Louie (Cello), Sarah Favinger (Bass), Brenda Vongova (Piano)
CHRISTOPHER TIN (1976 - ) “Dao Zai Fan Ye” from Calling All Dawns (arr. Gabriel Majou for the UN Chamber Music Society)
Eva Ding (Flute), Audrey Emata (Flute), Hana Mundiya (Violin), Florrie Marshall (Viola), Thapelo Masita (Cello), Brenda Vongova (Piano), Ehren L. Valmé (Trombone)
(IV) Eastern European Group
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 – 1893) The Seasons, Op.37a, February (Carnival) June (Barcarolle) and October (Autumn Song)
Jerome Lowenthal (Piano)
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY (1840 - 1893) Piano Trio in A minor, Op.50, TH.117: 2. (A) Tema con variazioni: Andante con moto & Coda – Lugubre
Sophia Stoyanovich (Violin), Noah Koh (Cello), Brenda Vongova (Piano)
(V) Western European Group
Giacomo Puccini (1858 – 1924) “O mio babbino caro” from Gianni Schicchi (arr. Marina Lee)
Amy Burton (Singer), Hana Mundiya (Violin), Rohan Mundiya (Violin), Florrie Marshall (Viola), Thapelo Masita (Cello), Sarah Favinger (Bass), Audrey Emata (Flute), Sam Boutris (Clarinet), Michelle Gott (Harp)
GABRIEL FAURE (1845 - 1924) Pavane (arr. Marina Lee)
Alita Moses (Opera Singer), Hana Mundiya (Violin), Rohan Mundiya (Violin), Florrie Marshall (Viola), Thapelo Masita (Cello), Sarah Favinger (Bass), Brenda Vongova (Piano), Eva Ding (Flute), Sam Boutris (Clarinet), Lucian Avalon (Oboe), Cornelia Sommer (Bassoon), Jordan James (Horn), Michelle Gott (Harp)
World
CHRISTOPHER TIN (1976 - ) “Baba Yetu” from Calling All Dawns (arr. for the UN Chamber Music Society)
Hana Mundiya (Violin), Rohan Mundiya (Violin), Florrie Marshall (Viola), Drake Driscoll (Cello), Brenda Vongova (Piano)
BOB MARLEY (1945 - 1981) One Love (arr. Edward Bilous for the UN Chamber Music Society)
Julian Marley (Singer), Sara Marley (Singer), Addis Pablo (Melodica), Vivaldo Brown (Nyabinghi Drums), Hana Mundiya (Violin), Rohan Mundiya (Violin), Florrie Marshall (Viola), Derek Louie (Cello), Daniel Chmielinski (Bass), Brenda Vongova (Piano), Audrey Martell (Back-up vocalist), Janice Pendarvis (Back-up vocalist), LaJuan Carter (Back-up vocalist)
Recording for Sara Marley’s vocals:
Julian Miller and Ms. Lauryn Hill
Recording for Julian Marley:
Aston Barrett Jr., Engineer and Floyd “John GQ” Barrett, Co-Engineer
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Listen to the entire album on Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube, TikTok, Pandora and all the major music distribution platforms worldwide.
If you wish to make a donation to support the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), please visit:
www.unrefugees.org/HelpRefugees2020
All donations are greatly appreciated.
SPECIAL THANKS
UN Department of Global Communications
UN Office of the President of the General Assembly
Mohammed Shaker
UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)
Office of the Special Adviser on Preparations for Seventy-Fifth United Nations Anniversary
United Nations Information Service (UNIS) Vienna
Martin Nesirky
Christopher Tin
Sean Flahaven
Mai Fujisawa
Lance Stehr
Robin Walsh
Jacob Sachs-Mishalanie,
UNCMS Audio Engineer for “Broken Sail”
Rebecca Dixuan Bai,
UNCMS Video Editor for “Broken Sail”
Recording for Sara Marley’s vocals:
Julian Miller and Ms. Lauryn Hill
Recording for Julian Marley:
Aston Barrett Jr., Engineer and Floyd “John GQ” Barrett, Co-Engineer
Sara Marley
Julian Marley
Rohan Marley
Reggie Kerr
Artwork of Poster: © Robert Marley
Regal Marley
VERY SPECIAL THANKS
VIRTUA CREATIVE
Edward Bilous, Artistic Director and Producer
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Michelle DiBucci, Producer
Keren Plowden, Production Manager
Greg Kalember, Mix Engineer
Steve Buonanotte, Audio Engineer
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Rick Kaplan, Film Director and Director of Photography
Eliot Francese, Videographer, Editor
David Scherker, Video Editor
Jessica Rice, Art Designer
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Katie Jenkins, Arranger
Marina Lee, Arranger & Programme Notes
Shelbie Rassler, Arranger
Anran Qian, Digital Audio Preparation
Yusei Hata, Music Preparation
Mia Kyler, Assistant Production Coordinator
Brianna Johnson, Researcher
Eamon Kobel, Video Production Assistant
Noah Hawes, Audio Assistant
Josef Trepetin, Audio Assistant
Daniel Kantzler, Audio Assistant
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In Partnership with the Westchester Children’s Museum and Virtua Arts
Special Thanks to Pepsico