Sounds of Hope

On Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM, St Andrew's Cathedral will host an extraordinary event – the first-ever Ukrainian organ music concert in Sydney and Australia, titled “Sounds of Hope.”

This remarkable charity concert, held at St Andrew’s Cathedral (Corner of George and Bathurst Streets), offers free admission with an opportunity for a voluntary donation to the St Andrew’s Cathedral Organ Appeal.

Part of the International Festival of Ukrainian Organ Music, this concert features six renowned Sydney organists Ross Cobb, Titus Grenyer, Fiona Loader, Philip Reichardt, Lana Bailey, and Alexandra Sidorenko, who will perform compositions by celebrated Ukrainian composers including Mykola Kolessa, Mikhail Shukh, Viktor Goncharenko, Svyatoslav Lunyov, Vyacheslav Nazarov, Lesia Dychko, Svitlana Ostrova, and Sergii Leontiev. Many of these pieces will be presented for the first time in Australia.

Highlights of the evening include:

- Sparkling duets and organ improvisations that push the boundaries of the instrument.

- Contrasting performances featuring organ, piano and saxophone.

- A soul-stirring Ukrainian folk song sung by Larysa Kovalchuk, a star of The Voice Australia, accompanied by a traditional bandura.

- The emotive sounds of Paul Burjan’s saxophone in duet with young talented saxophonist Illia Kyrychenko.

Beyond the music, the evening will offer a rich cultural experience, with Ukrainian art and food available before, after and during the concert’s interval.

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind cultural and musical event. Book your free ticket https://www.trybooking.com/CYDID