In Thursday’s (6/7) Gulf News (Dubai, UAE), Habib Toumi writes, “Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) will perform for the first time in New York, as part of a special cultural event to empower women across the world. The event on Wednesday [June 13] will be hosted by Nassir Abdul Aziz Al Nasser, the Qatar-born President of the United Nations General Assembly, in the General Assembly Hall. “The participation of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra is very poignant in showing that music can serve as a bridge of harmony that can be used to unite diverse cultures towards this great cause to help women and girls,” Al Nasser said as he stressed the essential role of music and culture in bringing people together to realise a shared vision. … The QPO, a [Qatar Foundation] member, has embraced both western and Arabic music in its performances and has served as a cross-cultural bridge to unite people of all nations and highlight commonalities through music. The evening function will help promote the role of UN Women and boost support for the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women, QF said in a statement.”
Posted June 8, 2012
