THE EMBASSY OF KAZAKHSTAN IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

HIS EXCELLENCY MR. YERZHAN ASHIKBAYEV

and

The GMP President's National Volunteer Service Award Program

PRESENT

CELEBRATING ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH CONCERT

Featuring Young Artists from USA, Kazakhstan, Italy and China and members of the
GMP President's National Volunteer Service Award Program

The GMP President's National Volunteer Service Award Program honors outstanding volunteer students who are making a difference in communities through music.

DATE: May 17, 2024

TIME: 6pm

VENUE: The Embassy of Kazakhstan

ADDRESS: 1401 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

The concert features traditional music from Kazakhstan, Korea, Japan, and China, beautifully showcasing the rich cultural heritage of these nations. Each performance is meticulously curated to represent the unique musical traditions and artistic expressions of the respective cultures. Through this diverse repertoire, the concert aims to foster cross-cultural understanding and appreciation among the audience.

Additionally, the event serves as a platform to celebrate the contributions of young artists from the participating countries. By bringing together talented performers from different backgrounds, the concert highlights the universal language of music as a means of promoting peace, harmony, and collaboration across borders. It not only showcases traditional music but also embodies the spirit of peace diplomacy through music, promoting intercultural dialogue and understanding.

The concert not only showcases traditional music from Kazakhstan, Korea, Japan, and China but also embodies the spirit of peace diplomacy through music. By celebrating the rich cultural heritage of these nations, the event promotes intercultural dialogue and understanding. Moreover, it serves as a testament to the Promoting Peace, Education, and Cultural Exchange (PEACE) Through Music Diplomacy Act, highlighting music's role in fostering global harmony. Through their performances, the young artists become ambassadors of goodwill, demonstrating that music can indeed be a catalyst for positive change and a more peaceful world.

Moreover, the concert aligns with the mission of the Global Music Partnership President's National Volunteer Service Award Program, which recognizes the transformative power of music in community engagement and social impact. Through their performances, the young artists demonstrate the potential of music to bridge cultural divides and inspire positive change in society. They become ambassadors of goodwill, showcasing that music can indeed be a catalyst for positive change and a more peaceful world.

Kazakhstan, with its diverse and inclusive society, plays a significant role in promoting peace both domestically and internationally. As a country with over 130 ethnic groups living together peacefully, Kazakhstan serves as a model of multicultural harmony and understanding. Its commitment to fostering dialogue and cooperation among diverse communities contributes to regional stability and global peace efforts. Through initiatives such as hosting international conferences and forums on peacebuilding and conflict resolution, Kazakhstan actively promotes dialogue and collaboration as essential components of peace and stability.

PROGRAM:

Kazakh Traditional Songs arr. D. Shakirov:

• Yapurai
• Naz Konyr
• Dudarai
• Boz Aygir

Korean Traditional Songs arr. by Han-Ki Kim:

• Arirang
• Dukobi
• Mugunghwa Have Blossomed
• Doradi

Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi's Original Soundtracks:

• Princess Mononoke
• "The Path of the Wind" from My Neighbor Totoro
• "A Town with a View of the Wind" from Kiki's Delivery Service
• "Carry You" from Castle in the Sky

Chinese Traditional Melodies arr. by Yi-Wen Jiang:

• Shepherd's Song
• Harvest Celebration
• Yao Dance

(Duration: one hour)


Performers: GMP President's National Volunteer Service Award Program

STRING ENSEMBLE

CONDUCTOR: Dr. Yevgeniy Dyo, Kazakhstan

VIOLIN 1
Peter Woo, PA Concertmaster
Aruai Zhussip, Kazakhstan
Eliana Song, PA
Hailey Swyter, PA
Noah Hyun, NJ

VIOLIN 2
Emily Tian, PA
Autumn Cho, PA
Deborah Seo, PA
Madeline Eid, PA
Iris Joh, NJ

VIOLA
Isaac Joh, NJ
Gwendolyn Teske, NJ

CELLO
Chiara Pappalardo, Italy
Lian Qiao, China