Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra Benefit Concert Raises $48,000 to Support Ukrainian Refugees

Photo: Peter Koutun The Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra, Lyric Opera Stage Artists, and Ukrainian musicians presented a benefit concert, “We Stand with Ukraine,” at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Chicago on April 9, 2022. The benefit raised over $48,000, according to the chief organizer of the event, Principal Bassoon Preman Tilson. Half the proceeds are earmarked to assist refugee children {…}

Mar 29, 2022

Glyndebourne to Hold Charity Concert in Support of Ukraine

UPDATE: This article, originally published on March 9, 2022, has been updated to include the artists performing. The Glyndebourne Festival will put on a charity concert to support those affected by the war in Ukraine. The showcase, which will take place on April 3 at 3 p.m. in the Glyndebourne auditorium, will feature Glyndebourne Festival artists along with the festival’s {…}

Mar 18, 2022

Italy’s Minister of Culture Promises Resources to Rebuild Theater in Mariupol

Italy’s Minister of Culture Dario Franceschini has promised Ukraine the resources to rebuild the theater in Mariupol. Franceschini took to social media and said, “Italy is ready to rebuild the Theatre of Mariupol. The cabinet of Ministers has approved my proposal to offer Ukraine the resources and means to rebuild it as soon as possible. Theaters of all countries belong {…}