So
far, the Association has brought together some 420 musicians from 70 countries
– dialoguing with music from Mozart, Schubert, Monti and others.
The
programme consists of an unprecedented "musical dialogue" between
some 40 renown traditional musicians from 35 countries, and St Luke's Orchestra
playing a Rossini, but only,.. The
program will start with a new interpretation of J.S. Bach's concerto for
two violins and continues with excerpts of "L'Italiana in Algeri".
The
programme consists of an unprecedented "musical dialogue" between
some 40 renown traditional musicians from 35 countries, and St Luke's Orchestra
playing a Rossini, but only,.. The program will start with a new
interpretation of J.S. Bach's concerto for two violins and continues
with excerpts of "L'Italiana in Algeri".
Organized
by Mehri Madarshahi, this
extra-ordinary concert promotes a genuine dialogue, based on respect for
shared values and dignity of each civilization and culture
through its melodies and music.
"Melody
for Dialogue among Civilizations" has so far
produced new concerts around the world with a similar
format – but with different musical programmes and performing artists and
musicians.
In
addition to its major concerts at UNESCO-Paris, the Association accepted an
invitation from the then President of Nigeria, to hold its first regional
concert in Abuja namely: Africa, but not only,.. and its second regional
concert was held this February in Havana, Cuba "Latin America, but not
only".
"Magic
Flute, but not only" was performed at UNESCO on the occasion of
the closure of its 60th anniversary and Mehri for her innovative
approach to promote respect for cultural diversity and the culture of peace,
was awarded UNESCO’s sixtieth Anniversary Medal by the Director-General.
Earlier
Madarshahi
was nominated to receive the 2005 International Marrakech Prize for
the first concert organised by the Association in Rabat, Morocco.
"This
unique concert presented by the AssociationMelody
for Dialogue among Civilizations represents an
innovative and exciting approach in several
ways," said UNESCO Director-General Koichiro Matsuura.
"First
of all, the musical performances involve the live interaction
between traditional instruments and musicians from different cultures,
in this way emphasizing that dialogue goes beyond words and can
thrive also in the realm of music.
"Furthermore,
the resort to common musical themes and melodies in
this joint performance by a classical orchestra and
musicians playing traditional and contemporary instruments
highlights a novel dimension of artistic creativity and engagement that is
rarely seen and heard.
"And
lastly, the concert gives practical expression to a hallmark of UNESCO’s
Constitution, namely international cooperation. The dialogue between
traditional, classical and contemporary music epitomizes the very essence of
international cooperation in a field that was not often singled out
in this context,” he continued.
Melody
for Dialogue among Civilizations - "Music for green planet":
Debussy but not only
This
program was made possible with supports from UNESCO and City of Geneva
to highlight the role of music as an important means of communication
on environmental issues. Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
was led by Maestra Miriam Nimcova. Soloists were Manon Strauss
(Soprano) Guo Gan (Erhu), Liu Fang (Pipa) and Wolfgang David (violin).
Other artists: Shyamal Maitra, Jason Carter, Fawzi Al Angawi, P. Bota.
New York Virtuosi Quartet played music of TanDun (part 1 and II).
This program was held on 1 October 2009 in the Victoria Hall, Geneva.
Video clips from the concert program including:
a) Melody for Dialogue among Civilizations Association's gift to the
environment
b) Music for a Green Planet (Environment and Music)
c) Debussy but not only,..
d) Tan Dun - pipa concerto
e) Villa Lobos -Forest of Amazons
f) Antonio Vivaldi ( La Tempesta di Mare)
g) Debussy (La Mer)
ITW Kemi:
interview with Mehri Madarshahi by Nigerian TV
On occasion of the concert on
"Africa but not only" took place in Abuja, Njgeria, Madame
Mehri Madarshahi was interviewed by ITW Kemi, Nigerian TV station.
June 2007. http://www.melodydialogue.org
A MULTI-CULTURAL CONCERT with CLASSICAL ORCHESTRAs and musical
instruments from around the world CONDUCTED by Maestri BOUDARHAM and
VLAJNIC-with PRAGUE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA (PARIS, UNESCO) AND
ORCHESTRA OF ST LUKE'S (NY, AVERY FISHER HALL).
Program:
J.S.BACH (Chee Yun, Ino Mirkovic, Guo Gan) Violin and Erhu
MELODY FOR PEACE (New composition-DE RITIS),
Rossini, L'Italiana in Algeri (Excerpts)
Artists: Chee Yun, Goa Gan, Ino Mirkovic, Laura Vlasak Nolen, Boris
Trajanov, Patrice Berger, John Bellemer, Angelika de la Riva, Manon
Strauss Evrard,Min Xiao-Fen, Carlos Damas, Ismail Isik, Gao Hong,
Sissoko, Mucahit Isik, Panahi, Sarwar
Hussein,Dautovsky,Maitra,Markarov,...
Andrea Sanke, Ian Williams
Produced by MEHRI MADARSHAHI (MELODY FOR DIALOGUE AMONG CIVILIZATIONS
ASSOCIATION).
contact: melody.dialogue@gmail.com
Melody
Dialogue: Mozart, but not only, UNESCO 60 year anniversary Concerts
60th
anniversary of UNESCO Concerts were organized by Association Melody
for Dialogues among Civilizations engaging over two hundred
international artists.
Program consisted of three Mozart concerto and opera: "Haffner"
, "Jupiter Symphony", "Magic flute".
BelArte Orchestra conbducted by Richard Boudarhm, soperano Sumi Jo,
barytone Peter Kalman, Bass Thomas Bator.
hosted by Marisa Berenson.
Among pieces played were Csardas of Vittorio Monti.
Information: http://www.melodydialogue.org
Contact:
Mehri Madarshahi
melody.dialogue@gmail.com
Madarshahi@Madarshahi.org
Csardas - from the concert
"Mozart, but not only ...(part I)"
A new interpretation of
Vittorio Monti (Csardas) in a dialogue between Violin, Saz, Gambus,
Tanbura and Erhu. produced by Melody for Dialogue among Civilizations
Association.For more info: http://www.melodydialogue.org/
Contact:
Mehri Madarshahi
president@melodydialogue.org
melody.dialogue@gmail.com
