On March 1st, 2026, a major musical work was performed in Fribourg, Switzerland. The 'Festkantate zur Murtenschlacht' by Lothar Kempter is a monumental work for male choir and orchestra, commemorating the 1476 battle between Charles the Bold of Burgundy and a Swiss Confederate army at Murten / Morat. In addition to this impressive work, 'Maria's City' by Ukrainian composer Zoltan Almashi war performed. The work commemorates Mariupol, the port city largely destroyed by the Russian army.
The Swiss male choir was accompanied by members of the Youth Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine which traveled all the way from Ukraine for the performance.
Please find the program here.
📌 Forum Fribourg, Route du Lac 12, Granges-Paccot, FRIBOURG, Switzerland
📅 Sunday March 1, 2026
The event was made possible by the Ukraine Culture Network, with special thanks to Werner Schmitt, President of the Board.
