Concert proceeds will be donated to a UN initiative and social causes
On Monday, November 11, at 7:30 PM at the Golden Hall of Musikverein Wien, the University of Vienna Philharmonic, conducted by Vijay Upadhyaya, will perform a pro-bono concert featuring approximately 90 minutes of music from the world-popular video game, Genshin Impact. The ticket revenues will be donated to the youth-to-youth drug prevention programme of the UNODC Youth Initiative and other social causes. The concert, titled "Impact4Music: Diversity in Harmony," is sponsored by Genshin Impact.
Tickets for the concert are available at the Vienna Musikverein. This exceptional performance by the Philharmonie of the University of Vienna-featuring over 120 musicians and supported by a good dozen non-European instruments such as the Arabic Oud, Indian Sitar, and Chinese Erhu-is sponsored by the "Impact4Music" program of Genshin Impact. Built on the orchestral foundations while utilizing various folk instruments, the concert will take audience on a musical journey to the vast and diverse magical world of Genshin Impact by playing some of the most iconic all-time favorite music from different regions of the game, including the newly-released Natlan.
The goal of this initiative is to promote "Music for All," foster music culture, and support orchestras worldwide to create new opportunities in the music field. The Philharmonic resonates with this message: "Successful integration and cultural acceptance come through collaboration and getting to know people from different cultures, for example, in the preparation and execution of joint concerts," says Vijay Upadhyaya of the Vienna University Philharmonic.
In 2023, the Impact4Music project launched its first initiatives in Europe. By providing free sheet music, licenses, performance opportunities, and funding, the project supported local university orchestras and music enthusiasts in organizing charity events and concerts. As of August 2024, the project has supported 12 university and amateur performances in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the United States, and Australia.
This will be the second Impact4Music concert held by the Vienna University Philharmonic at the Musikverein. Highlights from the first concert in 2023 can be found here.
UNODC Youth Initiative
The proceeds will benefit the UNODC Youth Initiative, which aims to connect young people from around the world and encourage them to advocate for drug prevention and health promotion in their schools, communities, and youth groups. It provides a platform for youth to share their experiences, ideas, and creativity, and helps them implement their own drug prevention and health promotion projects.
The United Nations is committed to supporting young people and fostering their active participation at all levels. Through the UNODC Youth Initiative, young people have the opportunity to contribute to drug abuse prevention and advocate for the well-being and health of their peers.
