What: Charitable Concert aimed at providing aid for the children affected and displaced by the war in Ukraine.
When: Thu, 21 April 2022 19:30 – 21:30 BST
Where: Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 2BP
Price: £16-£40
About this event
A charitable concert titled Solace, aimed at proving aid to thousands of Ukrainian children refugees. Where renowned artists and composers come together to support and raise funds for SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine Relief. Therefore all proceeds from this event will be going to the SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine Relief organization.
The program features a selection of pieces by renowned composers who themselves experienced the fate of migrants and refugees. For example, you will find in this program compositions such as Roxanna Panufnik’s (b.1968) “Letters from Burma”, Fryderyk Chopin’s (1810-1849) “Cello Sonata in G minor Op. 65”, Andrzej Panufnik’s (1914-1991) “Love Song”, and more.
About SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine Relief: This initiative helps those living in the area of the military conflict as well as those internally displaced. Hence the type of aid varies in accordance with the situation of those in need. Possible aid includes;
- Providing temporary housing for children affected by the war in Ukraine, with foster families. As well as providing materials and resources necessary during their time of displacement.
- Provision of social, economic, educational, and psychological support to children affected by the war in Ukraine.
It is important to note that according to the SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine Relief, the need for psychotherapy has tripled since their more active aid in the Donbas Region in 2015.
This event has been organized by the Polish Cultural Institute in London in partnership with Wigmore Hall, The Ludwig van Beethoven Association, Marylebone Music Festival, Orion Orchestra, Lady Camila Panufnik, Roxanna Panufnik, and the Royal Academy of Music, with the support of Doyle Collection Marylebone Hotel.