On June 2, 2023, the Metropolitan Opera in New York unveiled the first excerpt from the upcoming opera «Mother of Kherson» — a work that depicts the harrowing journeys of Ukrainian children and their mothers who embark on dangerous paths to bring their children home.

The opera is composed by Ukrainian artist Maksym Kolomiyets in collaboration with American playwright George Brant. The narrative draws from the real-life experiences of women from Kherson who crossed battle lines to rescue their children from filtration camps in occupied Crimea.

The world premiere of the opera is set for October 2026 at the Polish National Opera in Warsaw, with a subsequent performance planned at the Metropolitan Opera in the 2027–2028 season. Renowned soprano Erin Morley will star in one of the leading roles, with conductor Kerry Lynn Wilson and Polish director Barbara Wysocka helming the production.

«We want the world to remember what is happening. This is our artistic way of reminding about the tragedy», — stated Metropolitan Opera's general director Peter Gelb.

Since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion, the Metropolitan Opera has actively supported Ukraine, notably by establishing the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, halting collaborations with artists who endorse Putin's regime, and regularly hosting charity concerts to aid Ukrainians.