Refugee Orchestra Project Make UK Debut
The Refugee Orchestra Project made its UK debut under the direction of Lidiya Yankovskaya at London Symphony Orchestra's St. Luke's venue in London on September 1
Belize-born British composer Errollyn Wallen MBE performed her "Concerto Grosso" with the Orchestra. The Orchestra also played "Freedom" by Afghan composer Milad Yousufi, "Metamorphosis" by Iranian composer Gity Razaz, Bartók's "Romanian Folk Dances" and a medley by renowned composer, lyricist and American cultural icon Irving Berlin. Additionally, the Orchestra performed "The Wind" from "Wuthering Heights" by the Tony and Grammy award-winning composer of "Les Miserables" and "Miss Saigon," Claude-Michel Schönberg – himself the son of Hungarian-Jewish refugees.
All proceeds from the concert went to the charity Refugee Action, whose team help refugees build safe, hopeful, and productive new lives in the UK.
We are looking to produce more concerts such as this. Not only do these concerts raise awareness about the richness that refugees bring to our everyday lives but it also provides a platform for wonderful musicians to amplify a universal shared experience. Donations help us deepen our impact. We are now a 501(c) 3 with a dedicated volunteer staff. We put funds where it makes the most impact. Please consider making a gift. It will make a difference.
The Refugee Orchestra Project made its UK debut under the direction of Lidiya Yankovskaya at London Symphony Orchestra's St. Luke's venue in London on September 1
Belize-born British composer Errollyn Wallen MBE performed her "Concerto Grosso" with the Orchestra. The Orchestra also played "Freedom" by Afghan composer Milad Yousufi, "Metamorphosis" by Iranian composer Gity Razaz, Bartók's "Romanian Folk Dances" and a medley by renowned composer, lyricist and American cultural icon Irving Berlin. Additionally, the Orchestra performed "The Wind" from "Wuthering Heights" by the Tony and Grammy award-winning composer of "Les Miserables" and "Miss Saigon," Claude-Michel Schönberg – himself the son of Hungarian-Jewish refugees.
All proceeds from the concert went to the charity Refugee Action, whose team help refugees build safe, hopeful, and productive new lives in the UK.
We are looking to produce more concerts such as this. Not only do these concerts raise awareness about the richness that refugees bring to our everyday lives but it also provides a platform for wonderful musicians to amplify a universal shared experience. Donations help us deepen our impact. We are now a 501(c) 3 with a dedicated volunteer staff. We put funds where it makes the most impact. Please consider making a gift. It will make a difference.
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