| Saturday 22 August 2026 | 20:00 |
| Frolyak, Bohdana (b. 1968) | Gloria | |
| Mahler, Gustav (1860-1911) | Rückert-Lieder | |
| Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827) | Symphony no. 7 in A major, Op.92 |
| Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra | |
| Keri-Lynn Wilson | Conductor |
| Julia Kleiter | Soprano |
Hailed as “a symbol of resilience” and “artistic excellence” (The Guardian), the internationally acclaimed Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra make a welcome return to open the National Concert Hall’s cultural programme for Ireland’s 2026 Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Established as a “battalion of culture” (The Guardian) by Canadian-Ukrainian conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson in 2022, the orchestra perform two stunning works: Bohdana Frolyak’s Gloria and Mahler’s Rückert-Lieder, with soprano Julia Kleiter, a singer praised for her “luminous, effortless tone” (Financial Times). A set of five intimate songs based on the poems by Friedrich Rückert, Mahler’s work is noted for its lyrical richness, introspection, and delicate orchestration.
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 brings the evening to an end in exhilarating style, its rhythmic vitality offering a powerful sense of unity and hope.
Tickets
€15, €26.50, €34, €39, €45