For New Era Orchestra it was the first concert after the full-scale invasion,.  2022 would have been our 15th anniversary celebration, with many festive musical events planned long in advance. Instead, 2022 became a year when our  musicians have joined the heroic fight of the Ukrainian nation for freedom and democracy on the cultural front.

The Soloist of the concert was the globally renowned Grammy Award winner, American violinist Joshua Bell. The Benefit Concert was our first joint performance in the United States, marking a new pinnacle in the long-term creative collaboration between Joshua Bell and New Era Orchestra.  Over the years Ukrainian audiences have enjoyed our performances in Kyiv and Odesa, under the guidance of the Artistic Director and Conductor Tatiana Kalinichenko, and with the support of Chopivsky Family Foundation.  This time, we all worked together again at The Kennedy Center – one of the most prestigious concert halls in the world – to give a Benefit Concert in support of Ukraine, with our musicians coming to the United States from Ukraine and other countries.

In a noble gesture of solidarity, Joshua Bell and New Era Orchestra are donating their entire performance in support of Ukraine.