Kyiv Soloists 2025

Directed by Trond Kvig Andreassen

On February 23rd, 14 of the Ukrainian musicians in Kyiv Soloists start a short tour with the orchestra to Italy. The same night Russia invaded their home country. In the chaos that follows they decide to expand their tour around Europe, spreading Ukrainian culture and message of peace. While navigating their journey, they have to come to terms with their new life as refugees. Intertwined is a musical journey of their fighting spirit, sorrow, hope and loneliness. How are they going to make choices for their future, when the war overshadows everything?