Celebrate Peace for UN70
Concert & Events
A Very Special Concert to Celebrate the
United Nations' 70th Anniversary
October 24, 2015
3 – 5 p.m.
Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Join Harmony For Peace to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the United Nations with a very special concert featuring cross-cultural performers from around the region and around the world. With the United Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia, we work together to celebrate the UN’s mission for Peace & Security and Human Rights.
Let’s celebrate the UN, let’s celebrate peace!
Johan de Meij, composer & conductor
Internationally renowned for "TheLord of the Rings" Symphony
Dr. Yeou-Cheng Ma, violin & viola
Executive Director of Children's Orchestra Society
of New York
Gohei Nishikawa, piano
a concert pianist who has overcome a battle with dystonia in his fingers and hands to continue a successful career
Peabody Youth Orchestra of Baltimore
(Music Director: Harlan D. Parker)
Chester County Youth Choir & Chorale
(Music Director: Carol Weaver)
ChildrenSong of New Jersey
(Music Director: Polly Murray)
A Day of Events
Peace Forum
"Living Together; The Art of Religious Tolerance"
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Reservation Needed
Sponsored by Harmony for Peace & led by United Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia
A forum for all religious an cultural communities to talk with Special Speakers
(Open to all concert ticket holders - concert ticket is a pass to the meeting )
Peace Concert
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
A platform for internationally, regionally and locally known artists to work together with young performers and promote friendship and peace beyond borders
Peace Dinner
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
At a downtown restaurant, a few minutes walk from the Kimmel
Celebration Dinner and Meet the Artist Reception for Package Ticketholders
Tickets
On sale September 10, 2015 at the Kimmel Center Box Office
$28 – $48; 10% discount for seniors and students available
Donor Packages Availiable
Premier Concert Seats, Celebration Dinner & Give the Gift of Music!
Donation Form and Payment
Contact kristin@harmonyforpeace.org