Meet the 🇺🇦Composer: Zoltan Almashi As we know, one of the early atrocities of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine was the devastation of Mariupol and its citizens. In memoriam to this massive war crime, acclaimed Ukrainian composer and cellist Zoltan Almashi created “City of Maria” for string orchestra. It is the musical embodiment of the terrors and the tragedy, as well as the resistance and the hope for freedom. Zoltan’s music bears witness to it all. I’m proud to have performed his work wit

New Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra recording - to be released on February 24 on Deutsche Grammophon Featuring Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, and the world premiere recording of Maxim Kolomiiets’ Suite from The Mothers of Kherson, the recording marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. Conducted by Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra Music Director Keri-Lynn Wilson, this live recording was captured during the orchestra’s 2025 Resilience Tour, and is dedicated to the Ukrainian people