9 May 2022

Ukraine opera reopens to offer a place of solace

From Morning Report, 8:24 am on 9 May 2022

Opera stars are returning to the stage in Ukraine, amid the despair and destruction inflicted by Russia's invasion.

'Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary' is the name of that song, performed by the Lviv National Opera.

It was forced to close its doors when Russia first began its relentless attacks, but they've welcomed back theatregoers in the past week - even as missiles land around the city.

Spokesperson Mykola Baranovsky spoke to Susie Ferguson.