Concert in Strasbourg marking the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine

On 24 February 2026, Strasbourg in Palais des Fêtes de Strasbourg “Kyiv Camerata” will present a special concert "Lumière sur l'Ombre" dedicated to the anniversary of russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.

The event is part of Ukraine’s cultural programme at the Council of Europe and represents an important act of cultural diplomacy. It aims to honour the memory of the victims of the war, to affirm the resilience of the Ukrainian people, and to highlight the role of culture as a language of truth, remembrance, and resistance.

The concert programme features works by prominent Ukrainian composers of the 20th and 21st centuries, including Zoltan Almashi, Oleksandr Kozarenko, Volodymyr Zubytsky, Yevhen Stankovych, Hanna Havrylets, Oleksandr Rodin, and Borys Lyatoshynsky.

The performance will be presented by the “Kyiv Camerata” under the baton of internationally renowned conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson, with leading Ukrainian soloists Bohdana Pivnenko and Dmytro Tavanets.

The programme offers a profound artistic reflection on war, loss, and hope, while affirming the enduring strength and vitality of Ukrainian culture within the European context.

Held on the eve of the anniversary of the full-scale invasion, the concert stands as a gesture of solidarity from the European community with Ukraine and a reminder of shared values — freedom, democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human dignity.

Through the universal language of music, Ukraine continues its dialogue with Europe, reaffirming its place within a shared European cultural and values-based space.