"Mothers of Kherson" opera opens at Poland's National Opera

An opera titled "Mothers of Kherson" has opened at Poland's National Opera, bringing the war in Ukraine to the stage. More than four years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the creators say the work aims to "reawaken" global interest in the conflict.

Who is behind the production

The performance was co-produced with New York's Metropolitan Opera, one of the best-known opera houses in the world. It was created in close association with Save Ukraine, a group that helps bring back Ukrainian children who remain in Russia.

Why it matters

According to the source, the opera uses its subject and its partners to draw attention both to the consequences of the war and to the issue of returning Ukrainian children. As the war has now lasted more than four years, the production's makers want audiences to turn their attention to it once again.