BECAUSE I LOVE YOU SO, a benefit concert for Ukraine
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WHERE HISTORY SINGS, HOPE RESONATESJoin us for "BECAUSE I LOVE YOU SO," a benefit concert for Ukraine that will pay tribute to the enduring spirit of a proud nation.
All proceeds and donations support Ukraine Crisis Appeal clinical music therapy programs for trauma rehabilitation. As the prolonged conflict in Ukraine continues, the need for this life-changing mental health resource has become critical.
The Fremantle Chamber Orchestra, led by conductor John Keene, tenor Paul O’Neill, mezzo-soprano Ruth Burke, pianists Anna Sleptsova and Marilyn Phillips, violinist Paul Wright and a chorale of resplendent opera voices unite to fill the grandeur of St George’s Cathedral with an evening of deeply moving and evocative music.
Feel the profound impact of the World Premiere by Lydia Gardiner titled Black Earth (because I love you so), a work inspired by specific Ukrainian songs and melodies that define the Ukrainian character, profound love for and deep connection to the land, its traditions and history.
Be deeply moved by the masterpieces of Franz Xaver Mozart, Charles Gounod, Giacomo Puccini, Zdeněk Fibich, William Gomez, Camille Saint-Saëns and Charles Williams.
Be captivated by the melodic treasures of Ukrainian composers – Mykola Lysenko, Semen Hulak-Artemovsky, Valentin Silvestrov, Myroslav Skoryk, Anatolij Kos-Anatolsky. and Nestor Nizhankovsky.
One night. Unforgettable music. BE THERE!
The Ukraine Crisis Appeal is powered by Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) and supported by the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO).
If you cannot attend the concert, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to www.ukrainecrisisappeal.org or scan the QR code on the flyer above.
No gift is too small because to lift up one person, you strengthen their entire community. Thank you for making a difference today!
Date
Tuesday 17 November 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (UTC+08)Location
St George's Cathedral
38 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
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BECAUSE I LOVE YOU SO, a benefit concert for Ukraine
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