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Kyiv, October 20, 2015.<\/strong> <\/em>On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the United Nations in Ukraine, the National Opera of Ukraine, Kyiv Classic symphonic orchestra, as well as private and state companies have united their efforts to hold the \u201cMusic for Peace\u201d concert. The concert will see the ideas of peace and unity reflected in inspiring and emotional Ukrainian music, dancing and singing. Over 250 musicians and bands from all over Ukraine will take part in the concert on October 21, 2015. \u201cMusic is a universal language that does not require translation, is understandable to a person of any age, from any country, of any nationality or religious beliefs,\u201d said Herman Makarenko, conductor of the National Taras Shevchenko Opera of Ukraine, chief conductor and artistic director of the Kyiv Classic orchestra, People\u2019s Artist and Ambassador of Ukrainian culture, at a press briefing at Ukraine Crisis Media Center.
\nThe project is being implemented thanks to the UN\u2019s effective partnership with state institutions, private sector and civil society organizations. Alfa Bank Ukraine financially sponsored the project. \u201cWe would like children\u2019s voices and music to speak louder than cannons\u201d, said Roman Shpek, Ukraine\u2019s Minister of Economy (1993-1995), Head of Ukraine\u2019s Permanent Mission to the European Union (2000-2008), Senior Advisor to the President and to the Head of the Board of Directors of Alpha Bank Ukraine. \u201cIt is a privilege and big honour for us to join the project organized by the UN in Ukraine alongside other business representatives. Such cooperation of diplomatic, state, artistic and private institutions will demonstrate to participants and guests of the event that Ukraine is united.\u201d
\nThe idea for such a celebration first appeared 10 years ago on the 60th UN anniversary. At that time music from North and South America, Australia, Africa, Asia and Europe was played. Most of the pieces were performed for the first time. \u201cThis year I came up with an initiative to show the culture not from various parts of the world but from various parts of Ukraine. It would be interesting to demonstrate the culture coming from various areas of Ukraine: the south, north, west, east and the center symbolizing a unified and unbreakable state,\u201d noted Makarenko. \u201cWe have decided that most of the participants will be children as a symbol of peace and bright future not only in Ukraine but around the globe. It is topical for the UN as we know that a lot of \u2018hot spots\u2019 exist in the world.\u201d Makarenko noted that each region will have two pieces performed, the central theme of the program will be pieces that traditionally represent Ukraine on the international scene \u2013 overture to the \u201cTaras Bulba\u201d opera, Shchedryk and Andriy\u2019s song from the \u201cZaporozhets beyond the Danube\u201d opera.
\nNeal Walker, UN Resident Coordinator in Ukraine emphasized that Ukraine was one of the first 51 countries that signed the UN Charter and from that point on has been fruitfully cooperating with the UN, strictly complying with the UN Charter and supporting international peace and security, disarmament, economic and social development, human rights protection and reinforcement of international law. \u201cWhat the UN means to me, I actually see it best reflected in the culture that we see here \u2013 in music and solidarity. I\u2019ve been extraordinarily impressed in the year that I\u2019m here with the solidarity that Ukrainians show to all of those who have been displaced and affected by the conflict in the east. [\u2026] It is not easy to imagine a better way for us to express the values of peace than through such an artistic event that we\u2019re organizing around the 70 years anniversary of the United Nations [\u2026.] It is a unique opportunity to allow Ukrainians to see a vision of peace as reflected through the eyes of the children, as reflected through the artistic talent of the people in this country.\u201d Neal Walker noted that in this hard time the UN\u2019s goal in Ukraine is to support national efforts building up a peaceful, prosperous, strong and united Ukraine.
\nThe \u201cMusic for Peace\u201d concert will be broadcast all across Ukraine. Live broadcast of the concert will be available on the YouTube page of the First National TV Channel on October 21 starting from 19:00: http:\/\/bit.ly\/1hPdBH6. The First National TV Channel will broadcast the concert on TV on UN Day on October 24 at 13:00.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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