Concerts of the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra to take place in seven European countries this August

This summer, the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra is once again embarking on a European tour. The concerts will be held in countries that have shown unwavering support for Ukraine, including Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Romania, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. It is reported by Upmp.news with reference to MCSC.

The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra tour is a powerful act of solidarity. The program features Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Wagner’s “Liebestod”, Maksym Kolomiyets’ “Mother of Kherson”, Wagner’s “Tannhäuser Overture”, Richard Strauss’ “Four Last Songs”, Viktoriya Poleva’s “Bucha Lacrimosa”, and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8.

Tour dates:

• August 14 — Warsaw, Poland
• August 16 — Wrocław, Poland
• August 18 — Lucerne, Switzerland
• August 20 — Vilnius, Lithuania
• August 22 — Jūrmala, Latvia
• August 25 — Bucharest, Romania
• August 26 — Bucharest, Romania
• August 27 — Amsterdam, Netherlands
• August 29 — London, United Kingdom

Founded in 2022 by the Metropolitan Opera and the Polish National Opera with the support of Ukraine’s Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications, the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra unites leading musicians from around the world. The orchestra’s honorary patron is Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska.