Nelson Mandela International Day Concert: A Tribute by Wouter Kellerman

Commemorating Nelson Mandela International Day

• 🗓️ The UN Chamber Music Society hosted a virtual concert on July 18th to celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day.
• 🌍 This day is dedicated to remembering Nelson Mandela's life and legacy, inspiring action, service, and a commitment to peace, justice, and human rights.

Opening Remarks and Tributes

• 🎤 The event featured opening messages from H.E. Ms. Mathu Joyini, Ambassador of South Africa to the UN, and Ndaba Mandela, Founder of the Mandela Institute for Humanity.
• 🤝 Speakers highlighted Mandela's unwavering commitment to justice, equality, reconciliation, humility, education, and forgiveness.

Musical Performance by Wouter Kellerman

• 🎶 The concert showcased Wouter Kellerman, a Grammy Award-winning South African flautist, performing two musical tributes composed for Nelson Mandela.
• 🎵 "The Long Road" is a flute solo that serves as a biographical homage to Mandela's journey, from his rural upbringing to his life in the city and eventual retirement.
• 🕊️ "Madiba" is a musical prayer, specially arranged for the UN Chamber Music Society, blending power and tenderness as a heartfelt tribute.

The UN Chamber Music Society's Mission

• 🎻 Founded in 2016 by Brenda Vongova, the UN Chamber Music Society uses the universal language of music to promote the United Nations' goals and values.
• ✨ The society aims to connect people through music, fostering unity and harmony, mirroring Mandela's advocacy.