Carnegie Hall presents Concert for the Children & Youth of Ukraine: A Benefit for Direct Relief
$40-$235
- Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin
- Olga Kulchynska, soprano
- Emily D'Angelo, mezzo-soprano
- Matthew Polenzani, tenor
- Vladyslav Buialskyi, bass-baritone
- The Ukrainian Dumka Chorus of New York
- Oratorio Society of New York
- Christoph Eschenbach, conductor
- Vasyl Hrechynsky, conductor
- Kent Tritle, conductor
- Liev Schreiber, host
Valentin Silvestrov (Valentyn Sylvestrov) — Prayer for the Ukraine (arr. Andreas Gies)
John Williams — Main Theme from Schindler's List
John Williams — "Across the Stars" (Love Theme) from Start Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Ludwig van Beethoven — Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 "Choral"
Experience a unique benefit performance presented in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations, as well as the New York–based diplomatic institutions of numerous participating countries, with proceeds supporting children and families affected by war in Ukraine. Conducted by the great Christoph Eschenbach, the Orchestra for Ukraine includes artists from more than a dozen countries united in passion and purpose, each of which has nominated at least one outstanding young professional musician to represent their nation and show solidarity with Ukraine, as well as members of Orchestra of St. Luke's. The concert also features world-renowned soloists, including violin virtuoso Anne-Sophie Mutter, plus the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York and Oratorio Society of New York. Hosted by Liev Schreiber and influenced by the participants' urgent support for peace, unity, and Ukraine's right to self-determination as a sovereign nation, the program features music by Ukraine's most renowned living composer, Valentyn Silvestrov; beloved film scores by John Williams; Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, which culminates in the immortal "Ode to Joy"; and more.
Proceeds from this one-night-only event support Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid nonprofit organization that provides urgently needed medical supplies to relief groups and families on the ground in Ukraine.
If you would like to further support this cause, a limited number of benefit tickets are now available. By reserving benefit tickets at the $5,000 level, you will receive one concert ticket in the Blavatnik Family First Tier, as well as admission to a post-concert artist reception at Carnegie Hall. If you can't attend the concert, please consider making a fully tax-deductible contribution to support Direct Relief and the people of Ukraine. More information: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Support/Special-Events/ConcertForUkraine2024
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https://www.carnegiehall.org/About Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin
About Olga Kulchynska, soprano
https://centrestagemanagement.com/en/artists/soprano/olga-kulchynska/
About Emily D'Angelo, mezzo-soprano
About Matthew Polenzani, tenor
American tenor Matthew Polenzani is one of the most gifted and distinguished lyric tenors of his generation. His elegant musicianship, innate sense of style, dramatic commitment, and timeless artistry have established his continued presence at leading operatic, concert, and recital venues worldwide.
https://matthewpolenzani.com/About Vladyslav Buialskyi, bass-baritone
About Christoph Eschenbach, conductor
About Vasyl Hrechynsky, conductor
Vasyl Hrechynsky, born in Ukraine, graduated from the Kolessa Institute for Music Pedagogy in Lviv and the M. Lysenko Conservatory in Lviv, where he received a degree in conducting and teaching choral music. He continued deepening his studies by conducting at the P. Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow and later, in the USA, at Westminster College of Rider University, where he earned a Master of Music degree with honors. While in Lviv, teaching/lecturing at the Lviv Conservatory, he led several choruses and was Choirmaster at the Lviv Theater of Opera and Ballet. In 1985 and 1986, Hrechynsky won the competition for choral conducting at the Lviv Conservatory. Since arriving in the USA in 1991, Vasyl Hrechynsky has led the "Dumka" Chorus and performed in major concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully, and Newark Symphony Hall, as well as an annual Christmas concert at St. Patrick's Cathedral. In 2022, he led the "Dumka" Chorus during an appearance on SNL and at the U.S. Open.