Concert in Honour of 22nd Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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 performed in the concert were: The Bartok Quartet: Peter Komlos, first violin; Sandor Devich, second violin; Geza Nemeth, viola; and Karoly Botvay, cello. They performed works by Bartok and Haydn. Pianist Malinee Peris (Ceylon) performed works of Chopin and Ravel. The Preamble to the Declaration of Human Rights was read by Joan Fontaine and a selection of his compositions was performed by Duke Ellington and his orchestra. Edvard Hambro (Norway), President of the 25th session of the General Assembly, made a statement.
Duke Ellington chatting with (l. to r.) Secretary-General U Thant. Edvard Hambro (Norway), President of the General Assembly; and Ralph J. Bunche, Under-Secretary-General for Special Political Affairs.