Smo otroci

For me, the project became an expression of the inexhaustible power of life, devotion, humanity and love. It is what gives hope and strength to everyone. I watched courageous women fighting for their children every day. I watched talented children making their first steps in music.

We managed to bring more than 142 people from Ukraine to the music project, and it was their salvation both psychologically and physically, because the most valuable thing that the children had were their musical instruments. We practiced for 9 hours every day without a day off.

To be in an environment that is filled with people, life, concerts and interesting experiences, gave us a new sense of reality. We thank all the people involved in the Music for the Future project. You are incredible!

In Slovenia, I met kind and cool people, including people from the project. I am very grateful to the project for the opportunity to play in the orchestra and perform at concerts. I managed to distract myself from the fears of the war.

The most important thing is that my children and my old father — for whom this is the second evacuation in his life — can live and feel safe, continue their education, and my son can do his favourite things: play the violin, participate in masterclasses and perform.

I would like to express special words of thanks to our guardian angels – Myroslava and Olga. They managed to organise an orchestra, organise the families, and provide everything necessary for our large team.

I don’t have enough words to express how grateful I am to Slovenia that they really, literally pulled my children, all of us, out of that hell. Thank you for sincerely caring for our children.

The first experience in a symphony orchestra, the first tours — not only within the borders of Slovenia, but beyond its borders — is something incredible and definitely unforgettable. You will forever be in my memory.

The project created an inspiring and uplifting story about Music and Unity in times of darkness, when the future of European cultural and democratic values was under threat.

I love the Music for the Future orchestra as a whole and each young musician individually: they are now all my children too.

All children and young people deserve the opportunity to develop their full potential. As they pursue their mission, they help build a better future for everyone.

It was a great pleasure to hear that donations from our country helped make this unique and important project a reality.