Ukrainian children's choir will perform at Carnegie Hall
NEW YORK -- A children's choir from Ukraine is in New York City for a special performance.
They performed the Christmas classic "Carol of the Bells" at Grand Central Station on Thursday. The song is based on a Ukrainian folk chant.
Light amid darkness. Beautiful performance of the Ukrainian carol Shchedryk, also known as Carol of the Bells, by the Children’s Choir of Ukraine at Grand Central. Proud @USEmbassyKyiv joined @UA_Institute and @razomforukraine in bringing Shchedryk back to NYC.
— Ambassador Bridget A. Brink (@USAmbKyiv) December 1, 2022
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A group from Ukraine first performed the song in the United States to a sold-out audience at Carnegie Hall 100 years ago.
The choir will join other Ukrainian artists and perform the song at Carnegie Hall on Sunday.
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