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HURC-CRT UN 111564 · Document · 1969.12.10
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A concert in honour of the 21st Anniversary of the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was held at United Nations Headquarters tonight. Artists who performed at the concert were: French pianist Evelyne Crochet, who played composition by Liszt and Albenis; Maria Douglas, a Mexican actress of the Theatre Company of Mexico City, who performed a monologue from Human Rights Day entitled "Voice in the Desert" (concerto for single voice); and one of the most celebrated of Indian classical dancers, Vyjayanthimala, an interpreter of the classical dance from Bharata Natyan.
Miss Angie Brooks of Liberia, president of the twenty-fourth session of the General Assembly, is seen here addressing the gathering at tonight's concert.

HURC-CRT UN 111567 · Document · 1969.12.10
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A concert in honour of the 21st Anniversary of the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was held at United Nations Headquarters tonight. Artists who performed at the concert were: French pianist Evelyne Crochet, who played composition by Liszt and Albenis; Maria Douglas, a Mexican actress of the Theatre Company of Mexico City, who performed a monologue from Human Rights Day entitled "Voice in the Desert" (concerto for single voice); and one of the most celebrated of Indian classical dancers, Vyjayanthimala, an interpreter of the classical dance from Bharata Natyan.
Seen here prior to tonight's performance, from lelft to right are: Evelyne Crochet (France); Miss Angie Brooks (Liberia); Vyjayanthimala (India); Un Secretary-General U Thant; and Maria Douglas (Mexico).

HURC-CRT UN 111584 · Document · 1969.12.10
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A concert in honour of the 21st Anniversary of the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was held at United Nations Headquarters tonight. Artists who performed at the concert were: French pianist Evelyne Crochet, who played composition by Liszt and Albenis; Maria Douglas, a Mexican actress of the Theatre Company of Mexico City, who performed a monologue from Human Rights Day entitled "Voice in the Desert" (concerto for single voice); and one of the most celebrated of Indian classical dancers, Vyjayanthimala, an interpreter of the classical dance from Bharata Natyan.
French pianist Evelyne Crochet , performing at the concert.

HURC-CRT UN 120828 · Document · 1972.12.08
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A concert in honour of the 22nd Anniversary of the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was held at United Nations Headquarters tonight. Artists who participated in the concert included soprano Edda Moser, baritone Dominic Cossa, pianist Roland Gagnon and the Lenox String Quartet, which is composed of Peter Marsh and Delmar Pettys, violins; Toby Appel, viola; and Donald McCall, cello. The Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was read by Lalitha Vaidyanathan, and Stanislav Trepczynski, President of the 26th Session of the General Assembly, made a statement.
Views of the General Assembly Hall durinig the statement delivered by Stanislaw Trepczynski, President of the Assembly.