Solidarity with Ukraine
House of the European Union, Ljubljana
5 of May 2022
We are grateful to the European Commission in Slovenia for inviting us to perform in a series of cultural events #DiscoverEU. The concert was organised by the Representatives of the European Commission in Slovenia in honour of the opening Week of Europe in order to express solidarity with Ukraine.
The event was attended by employees of the Embassy of Ukraine, representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in the Republic of Slovenia, representatives of the Ukrainian community in Slovenia, as well as Slovenian citizens.
The opening speech was held by the Head of the European Commission in Slovenia, Ms Jerneja Jug Jerše, who expressed her support for the Ukrainian state and its people. Deputy Head of the Embassy of Ukraine Natalia Markevych also addressed the audience.
Music for the Future chamber groups performed famous works of Ukrainian composers, including Mykola Lysenko, Ihor Shamo and others. The concert programme was complemented by the performance of the youngest performers, starting from 5 years old.
Programme
Piano and musical direction: Iryna Bondarenko
Performing
String orchestra Music for the Future
Wind ensemble Music for the Future
Brass ensemble Music for the Future
Children’s ensemble Music for the Future
Olga Khoma, conductor