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National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine

On their largest-ever UK tour

Add to my Calendar 18-10-2023 19:30 18-10-2023 21:30 36 National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine We’re delighted to be one of 17 major UK concert venues welcoming The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine (NSOU) for the 1st time in over 20 years. Join us to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine during this conflict and support the continuation of their rich musical culture. NSOU was formed by Ukraine’s Council of Ministers in 1918. It is the country’s principal orchestra and recognised as one of the finest symphony orchestras in Eastern Europe. The 98-strong orchestra has achieved world-wide recognition through its many international tours, which include Australia, the US, Europe and Asia. Since 1993, it has released more than 100 critically acclaimed recordings featuring both Ukrainian and international repertoire. In 1994, the Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC) rated NSOU’s recording of Boris Lyatoshynsky’sSymphonies No. 2 and No. 3 as “The Best Recording of the Year”. The recording of Silvestrov’sRequiem for Larissa was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2005 and the recording of Bloch and Lees’ Violin Concertos was nominated for a Grammy Award four years later. This event is supported by The Mayor’s London Borough of Culture and Arts Council of England and presented by Croydon Council. Phoenix Concert Hall - Fairfield Halls, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Phoenix Concert Hall - Fairfield Halls
Park Lane
Croydon
London
CR9 1DG
England

Programme

Richard Strauss – Don Juan, Op.20
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Concerto no.4 in G major, Op.58
~ Interval ~
Boris Lyatoshynsky – Symphony No. 2
Jean Sibelius – Finlandia, Op.26

Performers

Antonii Baryshevskyi – Piano
 Volodymyr Sirenko – Conductor

National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine

Programme Note

We’re delighted to be one of 17 major UK concert venues welcoming The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine (NSOU) for the 1st time in over 20 years. Join us to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine during this conflict and support the continuation of their rich musical culture.

NSOU was formed by Ukraine’s Council of Ministers in 1918. It is the country’s principal orchestra and recognised as one of the finest symphony orchestras in Eastern Europe.

The 98-strong orchestra has achieved world-wide recognition through its many international tours, which include Australia, the US, Europe and Asia.

Since 1993, it has released more than 100 critically acclaimed recordings featuring both Ukrainian and international repertoire. In 1994, the Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC) rated NSOU’s recording of Boris Lyatoshynsky’sSymphonies No. 2 and No. 3 as “The Best Recording of the Year”. The recording of Silvestrov’sRequiem for Larissa was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2005 and the recording of Bloch and Lees’ Violin Concertos was nominated for a Grammy Award four years later.

This event is supported by The Mayor’s London Borough of Culture and Arts Council of England and presented by Croydon Council.

National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine

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