VIRTUAL GLOBAL LA±¬ÁÏÍøCH (LIVE & ON DEMAND): ±¬ÁÏÍøITED NATIONS
Saturday, 18 July 2026
9:30am EST (New York Time) / 3:30pm SAST (South Africa)
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¡°We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in your hands to make a difference.¡±
~Nelson Mandela
On Saturday, 18 July 2026, the ±¬ÁÏÍø Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (±¬ÁÏÍøCMS) presents ¡°²Ñ²¹»å¾±²ú²¹¡± with Wouter Kellerman, a three-time Grammy Award-winning South African flautist, producer, and composer, who has also earned nine South African Music Awards. The event will be broadcasted internationally through the global platforms of the United Nations: ±¬ÁÏÍø Web TV and ±¬ÁÏÍø YouTube.
Honouring the enduring legacy of the former South African President and his commitment to peace, freedom, and service, ¡°Madiba", a musical prayer, offers a heartfelt tribute that blends power and tenderness. Founded in 2016 by Brenda Vongova, the ±¬ÁÏÍø Chamber Music Society is dedicated to promoting the United Nations' goals and values at large - through the universal language of music.
Learn more about Mandela Day at the United Nations:
/en/events/mandeladay/
Listen to the ¡°²Ñ²¹»å¾±²ú²¹¡± on Spotify, Apple, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube, TikTok, Pandora, and all the major music distribution platforms worldwide.
100% of the ±¬ÁÏÍø Chamber Music Society¡¯s streams will be donated to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) ¡ª supporting its frontline response to climate-driven humanitarian crises worldwide.
Support the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) by donating to the ±¬ÁÏÍø Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)
OPENING MESSAGE
H.E. Mr. Ant¨®nio Guterres
±¬ÁÏÍø Secretary-General
MUSIC PROGRAMME
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Wouter Kellerman, Brenda Vongova, ±¬ÁÏÍø Chamber Music Society, feat. Timothy Moloi
Composed by: Wouter Kellerman
Produced by: Wouter Kellerman, Tholsi Pillay, Brenda Vongova
Arranged by: Mauritz Lotz
Published by: Kellerman Music
Performers:
Wouter Kellerman (Flute)
Timothy Moloi (Vocals)
±¬ÁÏÍø Chamber Music Society (Chamber Music Ensemble)
Brenda Vongova (Music Director)
Josh Liu (Violin), Leslie Ashworth (Violin), Alexander Mclaughlin (Viola), Robin Park (Cello), Brenda Vongova (Piano)
Audio Production:
Flute recorded by Wouter Kellerman at Kellerman Music Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa
Vocals recorded by Robin Walsh at Assegai Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa
±¬ÁÏÍø Chamber Music Society recorded by Mumeneer (resident engineers at Klavierhaus) in New York, USA
Mixed and Mastered by Edward Bilous and Marco Sabatini in New York, USA
SPECIAL THANKS
±¬ÁÏÍø Department of Global Communications
Wouter Kellerman
Tholsi Pillay
?Timothy Moloi
?Paulo Areal/The Moving Picture Company
Gallo Music/Antos Stella
Nelson Mandela Foundation
?Mauritz Lotz
?Presidential Shirt South Africa
Overall Video Editing
Omar Soubra, Video Editor
