CLEAN : Kyiv Orchestra peforms in Paris for the first time since war

The speaker expresses a strong need to communicate about Ukraine through music and words. They highlight the importance of Ukrainian music in cultural identity and its integration with international repertoire. The speaker also discusses feelings of guilt for leaving Ukraine and emphasizes the role of musicians in contributing to their country by performing and spreading messages through music.

Why does the speaker feel the need to communicate through music?

• To avoid silence

• To entertain people

• To learn new languages

• To spread messages about Ukraine

What was the orchestra's strategy before the war started?

• To avoid contemporary music

• To focus solely on classical music

• To showcase Ukrainian repertoire

• To play only international music

How does the orchestra demonstrate Ukraine's cultural ties?

• By focusing on American music

• By avoiding European music

• By mixing Ukrainian and international repertoire

• By playing only Ukrainian music

What emotion does the speaker feel about leaving Ukraine?

• Joy

• Indifference

• Excitement

• Irrational guilt

What is the speaker's way of contributing to Ukraine?

• By teaching languages

• By writing books

• By painting

• By performing music