New York City came alive on Tuesday night as China Media Group (CMG) presented its film concert "United as One World, Voices of Peace" at the Lincoln Center.
Organized to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the founding of the United Nations, the event brought together top diplomats, cultural figures, and global citizens under one roof. "Music has a unique power to comfort the soul and transcend linguistic and cultural differences," said Melissa Fleming, UN under-secretary-general for global communications, in a pre-recorded video message.
CMG President Shen Haixiong echoed that sentiment, urging attendees to "revisit the founding mission of the United Nations, take history as a mirror, cherish peace, and jointly advance global modernization to build a community with a shared future for humanity."
Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng called on the international community to "resolve differences and disputes through dialogue and consultation, resolutely say no to warmongering, hegemonism and bullying, and jointly build a common home of peace and amity."
In a conversation with CGTN, Stephen Orlins, president of the National Committee of U.S.-China Relations, hailed the concert as a powerful bridge between civilizations and a timely reminder of our shared responsibility for peace.
The evening featured performances by piano virtuoso Lang Lang, violinist Randall Goosby, and vocal talents Kameron Lopreore, Efraín Solís, and William Guanbo Su, backed by the New York International Symphony Orchestra and Choir alongside the United Nations Symphony Orchestra and United Nations Singers.
By blending film projections with stirring live music, CMG created a multi-sensory experience that resonated with a global audience, proving once again that art and culture can unite us across borders and generations.
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