Primarily known for her work on the Broadway stage, Audra McDonald has won six Tony Awards, more performance wins than any other actor, and is the only person to win all four acting categories.

The orchestra, under the baton of Volodymyr Sirenko, has gained international recognition. The concert includes works by Liszt, Dvorak's Symphony No. 7, and Tchaikovsky's Rococo Variations for Cello, featuring Natalia Khoma.