Concert for Ukraine

De Doelen, Grote Zaal, Rotterdam, Netherlands

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8:15 PM

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Important Info

Type: Classical Concert

City: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Starts at: 20:15

Duration: 1h 25min

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Programme

Svyatoslav Lunyov: Libera me for string orchestra

Valentin Silvestrov: Epitaph

Frédéric Chopin: Piano Concerto no. 2 in F minor, Op.21

Overview

Music can keep the hope for a better day, and the believe in humanity and solidarity alive.

For almost two years now, war is raging in Ukraine. Countless civilians have fled their country, leaving behind everything they have. More that a hundred thousand have found refuge in the Netherlands; many of whom are hosted in the homes of those volunteering to do so. The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra wants to give a helping hand as well. Musicians may not have the power to end a war, but music can keep the hope for a better day, and the believe in humanity and solidarity alive.

Therefore, as a gesture of solidarity, we invited thirteen Ukranian musicians that have fled to come and give a concert together. On Saturday 13 January, the will share the music stand with the members of our orchestra. The young Ukainian supertalent Olha Dondyk joins as a conductor, Ukranian pianists Antonii Baryshevskyi and Anna Fedorova will play in works by Silvestrov and Chopin.

'Music matters,' says Anna Fedorova. 'Music makes you feel what you are willing to fight for, it gives us perspective, and that is something very powerful.' As a concert visitor, your presence would strengthen this feeling even more.

The proceeds and donations for this concert all go to War Child: No child has ever started a war. Even so, 230 million children worldwide grow up in situations of war and violence. They feel unsafe, scared, aggresive and are afraid of seeking out aid. Warchild provides them with psycho-social support, protection and education. Globally. Through music, sports and playing games, we help these children to process their impactful experiences. This way, they are able to regain their self-confidence and their ability to confide in others. This is of great importance, because children should never have to experience a war. Ever.

This concert is made possible by the support of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, and the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra All the proceeds and donations go directly to War Child.

Courtesy of De Doelen, PolyHymnia and Polycast

Venue Info

De Doelen - Rotterdam
Schouwburgplein 50

De Doelen is a concert venue and convention centre in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It was originally built in 1934 but then destroyed in 1940 during the German bombardment of Rotterdam in May 1940 at the outset of World War II. It was rebuilt in 1966, originally with one hall to which two more were added in the 1990s.

It has a variety of facilities, including the Grote Zaal (Grand Hall), a 2,200-seat concert hall, two smaller halls which each seat about 700 people, and convention rooms. In 2015 it was classified as a Rijksmonument.

Although mainly known as a venue for classical music, de Doelen is also a stage for jazz, world music and as the Central Boxoffice for the International Film Festival Rotterdam. It is also the home of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra.

Important Info

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City: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Starts at: 20:15

Duration: 1h 25min

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