In Solidarity with the people of Ukraine, the QCSO joined ensembles around the world in performing "Shche ne vmerla Ukrainy i slava, i volia" ( 'Glory and Freedom of Ukraine Has Not Yet Perished'), the Ukrainian National Anthem at the start of our Masterworks V Performances on March 5 & 6, 2022.
The QCSO's tradition of playing The Star-Spangled Banner at the start of each performance began immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Those in attendance rose to sing the lyrics in patriotic fervor. It immediately became a fixture at all future concerts, accompanied by audience participation with every crisp rendition.
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