Odessa Opera and Ballet National Academic Theatre presented concert project "Odessa. World hit" by the Vorontsov Palace’s Colonnade as part of the City Day celebration

Concert presenters spoke about the history of Odessa, about different nationalities and the cultural traditions of the city as well as about famous citizens of Odessa.
Odessa Opera soloists sang arias and compositions dedicated to the founders of the city and the French Duke de Richelieu (Duke) with orchestra. This year is 250th anniversary since the birth of the outstanding mayor of Odessa.

The concert program included popular works of world opera, soundtracks to cult films, pop hits in symphonic arrangements, Italian opera, Hungarian czardas, Ukrainian songs, etc.; old photographs and scenes from well known films were shown on-screen. Artists of ballet charmed the audience with their movements.

Medley of Odessa songs known by the viewership sounded in conclusion of the concert.