Ukrainian National Anthem

Before the opening night performance of Verdi's Don Carlos, the audience observed a moment of silence, followed by the Ukrainian national anthem, performed by the Met Orchestra and Chorus and conducted by Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

Videography by Pete Scalzitti / Met Opera

[pseudapollodorus]

You can spot the Ukrainian - the one who doesn't need the sheet music and has his hand over his heart. God Bless and Слава Україні !

[HealYourLife]

I was moved to tears listening.
The Ukrainian people are so brave and must preserve their freedom!

[millapanko]

Amazing touching performance! Ukrainian anthem created by church composer M Verbytsky in 1863. It is spiritual music, pure liturgy. Music has no time, no geography. Emotional support of Metropolitan Opera and the audience remain in my heart forever. God bless Ukraine, God bless USA,

[marcpoitras]

Fight Ukraine! Fight with everything in your hearts, mind, and soul. The World is with you.

[williampelto]

This literally took my breath away and brought tears to my eyes. God Bless.

[micaylat]

This made me cry. National anthems always do. Patriotism and solidarity are glorious sentiments.

[Uliana_Fokshei]

I couldn't cry from the beginning of this hell, but I'm crying now. I'm staying in Kyiv. Thank you!

[AnonymousTheThird]

This is amazing. I'm grateful for all the support our European friends sending our way.
Hearing my nation's anthem in this context - unfamiliar language, semi-improvised but heartfelt - moves me.
We cannot lose now, the legend of Ukraine and Europe is forming now right in front of our eyes.

Слава Україні!

[overlordnahak]

That young Ukrainian man in the middle with his hand over his heart while singing looks incredibly badass. What a performance.
Слава Україні

[WennAde]

A powerful performance of an extremely powerful national anthem. Right now, also a true anthem for world peace. Slava Ukraini.

[МаксимТкач-щр]

Дякую! Дякую від серця!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Ukraine will stand!

[kennethwayne]

Proud to say I was there. Extraordinarily moving moment! Thanks so much for posting and giving the opportunity to relive it!

[НаталіяАріскіна]

Це вражає до глибини душі!
Дякуємо за підтримку! Україна переможе!
Thank you for your support!
Ukraine will win!

[samueljaramillo]

Bravi, Metropolitan Opera, this is very touching, all in solidarity and support for Ukraine with a Ukrainian singer standing with his hand over his heart. The whole world needs to support Ukraine .

[alexjay]

To all those brave ukrainian heroes: We love you, we pray for you. Ukraine will survive!

[geralddeluca]

Beautiful and deeply moving that the Met would offer this gesture of love for the Ukrainian people.

[olgastepanova]

Thank you from Ukraine!!!! With tears and pride from Mykolayiv, Ukraine 🇺🇦

[AlTushman]

I've listened to this a dozen times with tears in my eyes. Thank you to the Met.

[pmgreatorex]

God bless the people of Ukraine. Here in Australia we stand with you and pray for peace and for Ukraine to prevail. 🇺🇦 🇦🇺

[Екатерина-ьйэ]

Я из России и у меня текут слезы, когда я вижу, что происходит, и не знаю, как это остановить! Нет войне!