SOLACE – CONCERT IN SUPPORT OF SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES’ UKRAINE APPEAL
In the presence of HRH Princess Michael of Kent.
Featuring music by Frederic Chopin, Sir Andrzej Panufnik, Platon Mayborda, Roxanna Panufnik, Myroslav Skoryk, Tetiana Yashvili, Buxton Orr and Krzysztof Penderecki’s “Chaconne” – UK premiere of Jeajoon Ryu’d transcription for piano trio.
When words fail music speaks. Renowned artists and composers come together to support and raise funds for the SOS Children Villages’ Ukraine Appeal, in hope that this contribution can bring some solace to thousands of refugee children affected by the conflict.
The programme features a selection of music pieces by renowned composers who themselves experienced the fate of migrants, refugees, and were vocal critics of war and violence: Frederic Chopin, Krzysztof Penderecki, Sir Andrzej Panufnik, Platon Mayborda, Roxanna Panufnik, Myroslav Skoryk, Lesia Dychko, Tetiana Yashvili, Robert Shumann, Buxton Orr and Richard Strauss.
Invited musicians include:
Award-winning, one of the world’s great oboists, Nicholas Daniel OBE (oboe),
Winner of the 7th San Marino International Piano Competition, semi-finalist of the 17th International Chopin Piano Competition Łukasz Krupinski (piano),
Recognised as a truly exciting and versatile violinist Leticia Muñoz Moreno (violin),
Multi-award winning cello prodigy Kacper Nowak (celo),
Acclaimed British mezzo soprano Kathryn Rudge (mezzo-soprano),
Chamber musician, pedagogue and BBC Radio 3 regular Maria Tarasewicz (piano),
Ukrainian rising star of violin Yuliya Ostapchuk (violin),
Gramophone’s Solo Vocal winner Nicky Spence (tenor),
Accomplished recitalist, chamber musician and coach Dylan Perez (piano),
Young Artist at the National Opera Studio Alexsander Ribeiro de Lara (piano),
and a talented Ukrainian opera singer Inna Gusieva (soprano),
will be joined by the LSO String Quartet and the Orion Orchestra String Quartet expressing solidarity with Ukrainian people fighting for their freedom.
With Introduction from Robert Rinder MBE and hosted by BBC’s Kasia Madera, programme includes:
Lesya Dychko „Na chovni” (On a boat), text by Lesya Ukrainka
- Inna Gosieva (soprano), Orion Orchestra String Quartet
Tetiana Yashvili „Tsaryu Nebesnyy” (O Heavenly King), Traditional Ukrainian Orthodox Prayer
- Inna Gosieva (soprano), Alexsander Ribeiro de Lara (piano)
Robert Shumann “In der Nacht” Duet
- Nicky Spence (tenor), Inna Gosieva (soprano), Dylan Perez (piano)
Buxton Orr “Songs of Childhood” by Shy Geordie (1924 -1997)
- Nicky Spence (tenor), Dylan Perez (piano)
Richard Strauss “Zueignung”
- Nicky Spence (tenor), Dylan Perez (piano)
Myroslav Skoryk “Melody”
- Yuliya Ostapchuk (violin), Maria Tarasewicz (piano)
Platon Mayboroda “My Dear Mother“
- Maria Tarasewicz (piano), Yuliya Ostapchuk (violin), Orion Orchestra String Quartet
Roxanna Panufnik “Letters from Burma” Aung-ze Paing-ze
- Nicholas Daniel (oboe), Orion Orchestra String Quartet
Krzysztof Penderecki “Polish Requiem” Ciaccona (transcribed by Jeajoon Ryu) (UK premiere)
- Łukasz Krupinski (piano), Leticia Moreno (violin), Kacper Nowak (cello)
Bach/Busoni “Ich ruf’ zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ” BWV639
- Łukasz Krupinski (piano)
Roxanna Panufnik “Faithful Journey: A Mass for Poland My Man”
- Łukasz Krupinski (piano), Kathryn Rudge (mezzo soprano), LSO String Quartet
Andrzej Panufnik “Love Song”
- Łukasz Krupinski (piano), Kacper Nowak (celo)
Fryderyk Chopin Cello Sonata in G minor Op. 65
- Łukasz Krupinski (piano), Kacper Nowak (celo)
The event is in response to the refugee crisis that is touching tens of thousands of children and vulnerable families affected by war in Ukraine. More than 162,000 Ukrainian children are in institutional or foster care and more than 16, 000 are in need of immediate support in terms of safe heaven, evacuation, food and medical and psychological assistance.
This concert is organised by the Polish Cultural Institute in partnership with The Ludwig van Beethoven Association, LSO, Marylebone Music Festival, Orion Orchestra, Lady Camila Panufnik, Roxanna Panufnik, Royal Academy of Music and the Wigmore Hall with the support of the Marylebone Hotel and Wiszniewski Family.
All net proceeds from this event will be donated to SOS Children Villages’ Ukraine Appeal.
WHEN: Thursday 21 April 2022 7:30PM
WHERE: Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street London W1U 2BP
MORE INFO: here
TICKETS: £40 – £16 to buy here
