Ukrainians to perform Beethoven’s 9th in St Paul’s Cathedral
NewsThe Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, conducted by Keri-Lynn Wilson, will perform the choral symphony in St Paul’s on July 29.
The concert is a joint presentation by the Barbican Centre, Royal Opera House and the management agency Askonas Holt.
Keri-Lynn Wilson says: ‘As Ukraine continues its fight on behalf of the free world, it needs our support more than ever and we will proudly take our message across Europe and the United States in an expression of love for Ukraine and our steadfastness in our resistance to tyranny.’
Thank you for sharing this exciting news, Norman. This performance will surely be an unforgettable experience for those fortunate enough to attend.
Perhaps the orchestra could include musicians from ENO and WNO, whilst the chorus would feature both opera house choruses!
As ever, never looking after “our own”.
How do you get tickets for this concert? There is no mention of the concert on the Cathedral website.
The Barbican Centre Box Office – tickets available to the general public from May 24th.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday May 24:
https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2024/event/ukrainian-freedom-orchestra-beethovens-ninth
Only once you click on the link above do you discover the Ode to Joy will be sung in Ukrainian. No mention of who who the soloists will be.
Is there any way this could be broadcast or filmed?
Amazing resilience!