Album insights
In Warsaw, a recording captures the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra's power-packed performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, marking one of the artistic highlights of 2023. Founded as a cultural response to Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine, this orchestra presents a unique rendition where Schiller's famous "Ode to Joy" is sung in Ukrainian. Notably, the Ukrainian word "Slava" (Glory) replaces Schiller's initial "Joy," infusing an electrifying essence. This substitution resonates as a poignant echo of Ukraine's unified call to resistance against aggression - "Slava Ukraini!" ("Glory to Ukraine!").