Rooted in his long-standing personal connection with Ukraine, the album explores a century and a half of music—from Mykola Lysenko, Yakiv Stepovy and Borys Lyatoshynsky to Valentin Silvestrov and composers of today.

Joined by Ukrainian pianists Alina Pronina, Roman Fediurko and Vitalii Kyianytsia, Hope brings together familiar melodies and rarely heard works that reflect memory, belonging, the loss of homeland and new beginnings. Highlights include Leontovych’s beloved Shchedryk and world premiere recordings of Alexey Shor’s Footprints in the Sand and Kyianytsia’s Adagio from the ballet The Perfect Scent.

Discover the stories behind the album and the remarkable breadth of Ukraine’s musical tradition.