The Mriya Chamber Ensemble represents the most intimate side of our musical work. Comprising a selection of talented musicians, this formation offers a unique closeness to the audience. Our repertoire ranges from Baroque masterpieces to modern compositions, including Ukrainian works that build a bridge between tradition and the present. The chamber ensemble is particularly suited for smaller venues or private events, where the art of chamber music can be experienced in its purest form.
- 13.12.2022 Bremen – die Glocke
The exile orchestra MRIYA bid farewell to this moving year with a spectacular orchestral concert. A completely new program was prepared for Die Glocke, featuring renowned soloists once again. The concert garnered significant media attention, and critics praised the orchestra’s high quality, even six months after its founding. As with their debut performance in Berlin, the audience only let the orchestra go after several encores. Additionally, around 3,000 euros were raised for Ukraine aid.
- 11.09.2022 Schnackenburg – „Schubertiaden“ Festival
The exile orchestra MRIYA was invited in its largest formation to conclude the “Schubertiaden” festival in Schnackenburg. The performance featured prominent soloists such as Leonid Gorokhov (cello), Ilya Konovalov (violin), Emil Rovner (cello), and guest artists Kateryna Titova (piano) and Ilaria Loatelli (piano). Naturally, works by Ukrainian composers were also part of the program.
- 10.05.2022 Berlin – Philharmonie
The Exile Orchestra presented itself for the first time in full strength with a highly ambitious program. Six renowned soloists, three of whom were refugee musicians, captivated the audience in the large hall. Prior to the concert, all major German media outlets, including Deutsche Welle, reported on the event. Deutschlandfunk Kultur broadcasted the concert live, and the Tagesspiegel praised the orchestra afterward.
The concert was made possible through the support of the Landesmusikrat Berlin, Alliance4Ukraine, the German Orchestra Foundation (DOV), and Bechstein. - 21.04.2022 Hamburg – Laeiszhalle
Debütkonzert des Orchesters MRIYA in Streicherbesetzung im großen Saal mit sehr vielen ukrainischen Komponisten und der Starsolistin Kateryna Titova am Klavier. Euphorische Kritik im Hamburger Abendblatt: „Sensationelles Debüt“ und Begeisterung besonders über die Leistung des gesamten Klangkörpers und der kriegsgeflüchteten jungen Violin-Solistinnen Varvara Vasylieva und Daria Tarasova. Hier wird erstmalig die Klasse und das Potential der Musikerinnen, die vor dem russischen Angriffskrieg fliehen mussten sichtbar.