Our first Peace Concert launch to promote world peace in support with 2010 Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
On May 16, 2010 in New York City, home of the United Nations, artists from six countries performed on stage to achieve one common goal: World peace through earnest voices, embodied in words and the universal language of music and poetry.
Participating performing artists:
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Japanese harpsicordist Yasuko Mitsui, who has been advocating world peace and friendship through her music over the last 10 years;
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Russian pianist and UNESCO Peace Artist Sergei Markarov;
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American baritone Philip Zawisza who has been performing at many leading opera houses in the world;
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English actor Christopher Ravenscroft of the Royal Shakespeare Company, recited a poem for unity;
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French composer Hacène Larbi, created a new piece especially for the concert;
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The St. Aidan Girl's Choir from Long Island, New York
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Yunhong Zhao, a leading soprano from China, performed on stage to show her support for the cause.
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Members of Paris Chamber Orchestra: Hacène Larbi - conductor, Mari Kobayashi - Mezzo Soprano, Mihi Kim - Flute, Margaret Varret - Harp, Alexis Girard - Cello, Frédéric Lagarde - Piano, Christophe Bredeloup - Percussion, Gilbert Nouno - Live Electronic Design
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Piano Accompanist: Paul Shaw