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The week in classical: Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra; Three Choirs festival; Prom 16 – review

Solidarity with Ukraine resounded with every note of an emotionally charged performance of Beethoven’s Ninth

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2024

Ukraine orchestra's leader debuts at Met with Russian opera

It's been quite a year for conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra member: Music helps get through the turmoil

A new BBC documentary tells the story of how the orchestra came together to bring a message of defiance and hope

Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2022

‘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 · Jul 29, 2022

BBC film to follow creation of the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra amid conflict

Broadcaster Clive Myrie will present the film which will explore how the musicians came together to bring a message of defiance and hope.

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

Kateryna Suprun, violist in the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, on her escape and why music is her front line

As the orchestra prepares to play the Proms, its violist explains why it’s more important than ever to bring Ukraine’s music to the world

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2022

Pick of the BBC Proms 2022: Presenters on the concerts they can’t wait to see

From the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, to a celebration of Aretha Franklin and the music of video games, BBC TV presenters on the Proms not to miss this summer

Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2022

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 · Jun 30, 2022

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 · Jun 10, 2022

BBC Proms: Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra to perform at 2022 festival

Russian performers will not be banned from performing in summer concerts

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022