Geneva, Switzerland – To mark UNITAR’s 60th anniversary, a gala concert entitled “Music from all corners of the world for peace and our planet” will take place on Thursday, 16 November 2023 at 19:30, at the Conservatoire de Musique de Genève. This gala concert pays tribute to our commitment to empower individuals and organizations to create positive change for peace and sustainability.
The concert will feature international musicians from India, the Andes, and the Maghreb regions, reflecting our global engagements. Notable artists set to perform include Indian flutist, Maestro Shashank Subramanyam, and his ensemble, who will present his original composition “Pallavi in Raga Begag” in the traditional Indian classical genre. Followed by Grupo Siembra from Ecuador, a culturally rich ensemble of Andean dancers and singers celebrated for their vibrant and heartwarming performances. And finally, Jil Gnawa, a group of Algerian-Moroccan origin with a mastery of Gnawa music, seamlessly blending secular African songs with sacred mystical chants.
Following the concert, a commemorative cocktail reception will be hosted at the Conservatoire. Adding to the special ambiance of this evening, the iconic Jet d’eau of Geneva will be illuminated in the shade of UNITAR blue, symbolizing a remarkable conclusion to our 60th anniversary celebrations.
