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The Metropolitan Opera supports Ukraine

Met Opera house projected with blue & yellow in support of Ukraine
https://parterre.com/2022/03/07/the-met-supports-ukraine/

The Metropolitan Opera will present "A Concert for Ukraine" on Monday, March 14, at 6:00pm ET, with Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin leading the Met Orchestra and Chorus, featuring a roster of star soloists.

The special concert will offer solidarity for Ukrainian citizens under attack, with all ticket sales and proceeds supporting relief efforts in the country.

Program:

Ukrainian National Anthem
Valentin Silvestrov: “A Prayer for the Ukraine”
Samuel Barber: Adagio for Strings
Verdi: “Va, pensiero” from Nabucco
Richard Strauss: Four Last Songs —Lise Davidsen
Beethoven: Finale Symphony No. 9 — Elza van den Heever, Jamie Barton, Piotr Beczala and Ryan Speedo Green.