Fundraising Concert for Ukraine 2026
A fundraising concert of Ukrainian music
marking the 4th year of vital aid for Ukraine after the Russian invasion.
Sunday 22nd February 2026
at 3:30pm for about an hour
at St John’s Church, Cathedral Square, Peterborough
Bridget Howarth soprano
Leon King and Katherine Parsons violas
Fergus Black piano
Please visit here for artist biographies and full programme: High Notes Music Society Concerts
The concert programme includes art songs, folk songs, a picture of Old Kiev in music, "Postcards from Ukraine" (character pieces in authentic song and dance styles of Ukraine), duets for two violas, and some variations on Paganini's famous caprice. Composers featured include Didorenko, Dychko, Bilash, Glière, Shamo, Skoryk (his famous Melody), Berkovich and Stetsenko. All in all, a tuneful and inspiring event in this historic town centre church in the centre of Peterborough.
Promoted by St John’s CIC
Since the onset of the conflict in February 2022, HOUF has been actively working to provide humanitarian aid to families and communities in Ukraine, as well as to Ukrainian refugees in Britain and Poland. The organisation has completed numerous projects, including delivering essential supplies, organising summer camps for war widows and their children, and raising significant funds to support their initiatives.
Location
St John’s Church, Cathedral Square, Peterborough, PE1 1XB