Welcome to the HOPE Blog — your behind-the-scenes look at how music, compassion, and creativity come together to support children affected by war. Explore updates from the project, interviews with artists, concert moments, and stories that remind us of music’s power to bring people together.
Stories, Updates & Inspirations
Selected works from HOPE – 12 Prayers for Cello & Orchestra were featured on May 6, 2026 on Swiss national radio SRF 2 Kultur as part of a programme dedicated to new classical releases. The broadcast has now aired, but it remains available to stream online via the SRF audio platform. Dive into this broadcast…
In this episode, Hannah Bonini speaks with initiator and cellist Andreas Graf about the vision behind the HOPE project, and features exclusive interviews with composers Andrew Morgan Smith, David Kudell, Sara Baron, Nathan Stornetta, Christoph Zirngibl, and Peter Hauser, who share personal insights into their stories, inspirations, and the creation of their individual works for…
The HOPE album is out today and now available worldwide. A cinematic and orchestral album created with heart and vision, brought to life by the London Symphony Orchestra, conductor Ben Palmer, cellist Andreas Graf, and an extraordinary collective of composers and creative collaborators. A heartfelt thank you goes to the visionary composers whose music forms…
Kathryn, "Solace" is such a powerful title. Could you tell us about the inspiration behind this piece? Was there a particular moment or story that sparked the composition? My piece “Solace” was written from a place within, empty of any preconceived ideas of what it would be, and let it “write itself” from visceral honesty.…
We’re pleased to announce that the twelve extraordinary composers behind HOPE have now been officially revealed as part of our PR campaign. These award-winning film composers from around the world have come together to create a cinematic sound journey that uplifts and connects. Discover their stories and listen to music samples at https://hopealbum.com/#composers. Photo credits…
We’re pleased to share that HOPE has been featured in the March issue of Das Orchester, Germany’s leading trade magazine for professional musicians and orchestras. Many thanks to the editors for highlighting the project and its message. It’s gratifying to see HOPE continuing to find resonance within the music community – a heartfelt thank you…