Lunov's most influential work of the last decade — Requiem for orchestra, choir, and soloists. Premiere 16 May 2026 — anniversary of Mariupol liberation.
The National Philharmonic of Ukraine hosts the world premiere of Sviatoslav Lunov's new work 'Requiem for Mariupol' on 16 May 2026 — anniversary of Mariupol liberation in May 2022 (though Mariupol remains partly under occupation in 2026). This is Lunov's largest work in the last decade — Requiem for full symphony orchestra (90 musicians), mixed choir (80 singers), 4 soloists (soprano, mezzo, tenor, baritone) and organ. Duration — 88 minutes (with 1 interlude). Requiem structure — 7 canonical parts with adaptation to Ukrainian Catholic-Orthodox tradition: I. 'Introduction' (8 min — orchestral introduction); II. 'Kyrie: Lord Have Mercy' (12 min — chorus a cappella + female soloists); III. 'Dies irae: Wrath' (16 min — orchestral fortissimo); IV. 'Sanctus: Holy' (10 min — mezzo solo with choir); V. 'Agnus Dei: Lamb of God' (14 min — full ensemble); VI. 'Lacrimosa: Mariupol's' (16 min — longest track, solo finale-lament soprano); VII. 'Lux aeterna: Eternal Light' (12 min — finale-consolation). Performers: National Philharmonic orchestra under Volodymyr Sirenko, Kapela 'Dumka' choir (see separate PR9 news), soloists — Anzhelina Shvachka (soprano), Oksana Stepaniuk (mezzo), Volodymyr Hryshko (tenor), Mykola Shuliak (baritone). Premiere recording will be included in a special ECM Records release (releases January 2027). All ticket proceeds (3500 tickets, price 280-2200 UAH) are transferred to the Mariupol Restoration Foundation (founded by Pavlenko — see PR3).
