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Ukraine war: "Mothers of Kherson" opera opens in Poland

The performance was co-produced with New York's Metropolitan Opera and created in close association with Save Ukraine, a group helping to bring back…

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According to France 24, the performance was co-produced with New York's Metropolitan Opera and created in close association with Save Ukraine, a group helping to bring back Ukrainian children who remain in Russia.

"Mothers of Kherson" has opened at Poland's National Opera. More than four years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the opera aims to "reawaken" global interest in the war.

This world story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Mothers of Kherson, Save Ukraine and Poland's National Opera.

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Ukraine · Europe
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France 24
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Key names
Mothers of Kherson, Save Ukraine, Poland's National Opera, Russia
Section
World

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