91Èȱ¬

The Proms welcomes the newly formed Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra who come to London as part of a tour of Europe and the USA. The orchestra, led by the Canadian-born conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson, is composed of Ukrainian players from a dozen orchestras in both their besieged country and elsewhere in Europe. They are joined by two leading Ukrainian soloists for a concert that showcases the artistry and resilience of Ukrainian musicians.

The concert programme reflects the current situation through 19th-century works: Russian occupation of Poland prevented Chopin from returning to his homeland and Beethoven’s Fidelio celebrates the triumph of love and freedom over injustice.

91Èȱ¬ presenter Samira Ahmed and Ukrainian composer Iryna Gould introduce the concert from the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Broadcast programme:
Fryderyk Chopin - Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor
Ludwig van Beethoven - ‘Abscheulicher! … Komm, Hoffnung, lass den letzten Stern’ from Fidelio

Anna Fedorova - piano
Liudmyla Monastyrska - soprano
Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra
Keri-Lynn Wilson - conductor

(Photo: Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson, pianist Anna Fedorova and singer Liudmyla Monastyrska at 91Èȱ¬ Proms 2022. Credit: Mark Allan/91Èȱ¬)