Kalush recorded Stefania’s hit: a symbolic video among mattresses and pillows
The Kalush Orchestra has already arrived in Italy for Eurovision 2022. The day before, he recorded the song Stefania at the House of Scientists in Lviv. The video was shot among mattresses and pillows reminiscent of refugees and displaced persons.
In early April, members of the Kalush Orchestra met in Lviv for the first time during the war. There they rehearsed, and at the same time recorded a new version of Stefania’s song for the Eurovision special project – Eurovision House Party.
The location for the filming was the hall of the House of Scientists. Mattresses and pillows were laid out on the floor, symbolizing the suffering of Ukrainian migrants and refugees fleeing the war. Significantly, the video came out in black and white.
Kalush Orchestra will represent Ukraine at Eurovision-2022 in Turin with the song Stefania. They recorded this version in the House of Scientists, Lviv, Ukraine, especially for the Eurovision House Party, – the description says.
“Thank you, Europe, for your support! See you in Turin,” – the Kalush Orchestra wrote in comments.
The network’s reaction to the live version of Stefania
- “Mattresses on the floor in Lviv. This symbolism beats in the heart. Thank you, guys, for a great version! Good luck to you”;
- “This version is perceived differently. My heart breaks, tears in my eyes, although I’ve heard the song many times”;
- “Amazing performance. I liked this black and white landscape! All the best in Turin”;
- “Good! And this version is the best. Apparently, your mothers are proud and touched by your song. With love from the United States”;
- “Goosebumps throughout the performance. Great version, good luck.”
