FINALIST 2026
Voices of Hope and Peace tells the stories of the Ukrainian people escaping the war during the first days of the conflict, their incredible journey through Europe and how they have built a new life for themselves and their children in the UK. The 26 minute video opera, first broadcast on the 3rd anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine and featuring an ensemble of musicians from the RLPO, uses the melodies from the speech to amplify the message and deep emotion in the testimonies. Sections such as 'Under The Rockets', 'We Must Not Be Silent' and 'Be Happy Again' tell an incredible human story of resilience and hope that reminds us of the everyday effects and injustices of war.
Music In Mind is an award winning charity that uses music and the arts to give a voice to the seldom heard. They are known for a series of unique video operas, with musicians from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, that amplify the voices of everyday life to champion important social causes. Previous projects have included the 'Hidden Voice' voice dementia project featuring comedian Paul Whitehouse Hidden Voice featuring Paul Whitehouse , the 'Behind Doors' project to give a voice to the victims of domestic abuse, 'Coastal Voice' that captures the sound and culture of 3 England's coastal towns and a recent climate change project with The European Space Agency and the UN.
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