Debut Performance a great success!
I’m am thrilled to announce that the debut performance of Freda’s Journey Suite for Guitar and Orchestra (Arranged and orchestrated by Adrian Dolan) was a success! On April 27th, 2025, myself and the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra performed the suite to an audience of 300 people in my home town of Sooke, BC. It was a profound and moving performance for me and I look forward to bringing this composition to other orchestras around the world soon! Yariv Aloni, musical director of the Victoria Chamber Ensemble and conductor of the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra, brilliantly interpreted the suite and helped bring it to life at it’s debut performance! Stay tuned for more performance dates in the near future.
“It was a real pleasure to collaborate with Adam and Adrian on Freda's Journey, a wonderfully evocative music that goes directly into one's heart.” - Yariv Aloni, Conductor.
Freda’s Journey Suite Debut performance
Freda’s Journey Suite is a heartfelt musical story that honors the resilience and courage of 14-year-old Freda, who traveled alone from Ukraine to Canada in the early 20th century. After losing her mother and brother during the pogroms, Freda embarked on a harrowing journey by boat, driven by the hope of a new life.
This compelling five-movement suite reflects the hardships, determination, and spirit that defined her journey, taking listeners on an emotional voyage through time. Composed by Adam Dobres, Freda’s great-grandson, the work had its debut performance on April 27th, 2025, with Dobres on guitar accompanied by the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra. The premiere was a well-received and successful launch, with additional performances planned with other orchestras in the future.