The Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra’s Verdi’s Requiem resounds with terror, beauty and hope

United StatesUnited States Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra 2026 Invincible Tour [2] – Frolyak, Verdi: Ailyn Pérez (soprano), Natalie Lewis (mezzo-soprano), René Barbera (tenor), Soloman Howard (bass), Met Chorus Artists (chorus director: Tilman Michael), Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra / Keri-Lynn Wilson (conductor). David Geffen Hall, New York. 26.8.2026. (RP)

Keri-Lynn Wilson leads Ailyn Pérez (soprano), Natalie Lewis (mezzo-soprano), René Barbera (tenor), Soloman Howard (bass), Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra and Met Chorus Artists in Verdi’s Requiem © Richard Termine/Met Opera

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Radiance, rhythmic fire and resilience from the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra

United StatesUnited States Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra 2026 Invincible Tour [1] – Various: Lise Davidsen (soprano), Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra / Keri-Lynn Wilson (conductor). Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall, New York, 25.8.2026. (RP)

Lise Davidsen (soprano) with Keri-Lynn Wilson (conductor) and the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra © Richard Termine/Met Opera

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Vilde Frang, Esa-Pekka Salonen and Juilliard and Royal Academy of Music musicians in an ambitious program

United StatesUnited States Stravinsky, Berg, Bartók: Vilde Frang (violin), Juilliard Orchestra and Royal Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra / Esa-Pekka Salonen (conductor). Alice Tully Hall, New York, 7.8.2026. (DS)

Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts players from the Juilliard School and Royal Academy of Music © Daniele Sahr

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Philharmonia Baroque alternates movements from Handel and Shaw in a sterling interpretation

United StatesUnited States Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City [2] – Of Rivers and Roses: Handel and Shaw: Lauren Snouffer (soprano), Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen (countertenor), Dashton Burton (bass-baritone), Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra / Peter Whelan (conductor). Alice Tully Hall, New York, 6.8.2026. (DS)

Dashon Burton (bass-baritone) with Peter Whelan and the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra © Lawrence Sumulong

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