Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra - Verdi's Requiem

The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra performs Verdi's Requiem.

A dramatic and terrifying requiem juxtaposed by a beautiful gloria dedicated to all the heroes of Ukraine.

The orchestra will be joined by the Philharmonia Chorus and a quartet of exceptional soloists.

Alongside this performance of Verdi’s Requiem, the concert will feature the UK premiere of Gloria, a new piece written by acclaimed Ukrainian composer Bohdana Frolyak. 

The Programme .

Verdi's Requiem

Gloria by Bohdana Frolyak (UK premiere) 

Soloists

Ailyn Pérez (soprano), 

Nathalie Lewis (mezzo-soprano)

René Barbera (tenor) 

Solomon Howard (bass)

The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra was formed in 2022 by Canadian Ukrainian conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson in direct response to Russia’s full-scale invasion.