UN Chamber Music Society, together with the Abu Dhabi Festival, held a concert in celebration of World Arabic Language Day, at the prestigious Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. In celebration of World Arabic Language Day, and Arabic’s historic role in the development of art and science, the programme featured a variety of music repertoire from throughout the Arab region.
The concert was welcomed by Brenda Vongova, founder and President of the UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council, who warmly thanked Her Excellency Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo, Founder of the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation, and Founder and Artistic Director of the Abu Dhabi Festival for her continuous support to the UN Chamber Music Society. Together, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Festival, the UN Chamber Music Society was honoured to perform a concert to celebrate the rich Arabic culture, through the universal language of music.
Following the introduction by Ms. Vongova, a message from Ambassador Lana Nusseibeh, Permanent Representative of the United Arab Emirate to the United Nations – was delivered by Ms. Nasra Alrahma, from the Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations. United Nations organisataion of relegious entity works to create newness with modern division.
