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‘Channelling our anger’: Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra heads for the Proms

Ukraine’s 74-person ensemble, most of whom had spent war at home, begin European tour to rousing reception in Warsaw

The Guardian - UK

BBC Proms: CBSO/Yamada - an exemplary performance of Ethyl Smith’s subtle and original work

The orchestra’s handling of both Smyth and Rachmaninov’s work was revelatory in different ways

Evening Standard

The week in classical: Proms 2 & 5; Attila; Thomas Kelly – review

Star violist Lawrence Power and John Wilson’s orchestra dazzle at the Proms. Elsewhere, fireworks on the stage and podium in early Verdi, and a young pianist astonishes

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The First Night of the Proms review: This requiem at the Albert Hall was a dream

This thrilling performance delivers light and darkness in equal measure

Evening Standard

Home Office agrees to waive £18k visa fees for Ukrainian orchestra set to perform at BBC Proms

The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra will enter the UK for free after the Standard and Labour MP Barbara Keeley highlighted the issue earlier this month

Evening Standard

Home Office urged to waive £18k visa fees for Ukrainian orchestra set to perform at BBC Proms

The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, comprised of refugees and top musicians, face a struggle to raise funds despite playing in Europe for free

Evening Standard

Proms 2022: Fiona Maddocks’s pick of this year’s festival

The Berlin Phil, Tredegar Band and at least two great viola players are among the highlights of the first full Proms season since 2019, announced last week

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No place at the BBC Proms for pro-Putin performers says its director

BBC Proms director David Pickard said there was “no place” at the classical music concerts for supporters of Vladimir Putin’s regime as he announced it will include a concert by a newly formed Ukrainian orchestra.

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