Musicians United for Ukrainе
$25
- Valentyn Lysenko, bandura
- Wenwen Du, piano
- Anton Belov, baritone
- Henry Lebedinsky, fortepiano
- Emma Burge, violin
- Natalie Ingrisano, soprano
- Elina Avanesian, soprano
- Joan Paddock, trumpet
- Lark Powers, piano
- Christie Chen, cello
- Dilyara Shiderova, piano
Mykola Lysenko — Selected works
Platon Maiboroda — Selected works
Myroslav Skoryk — Selected works
Boris Lyatoshynsky — Selected works
Discover the music of Ukraine! It is a country of rich cultural heritage, and its music deserves to be heard by audiences worldwide. From the traditional melodies to the rarely performed baroque masterpieces and the works of contemporary composers, Musicians United offers a program that is both engaging and moving. You will hear the sounds of the bandura (an iconic Ukrainian psaltery), art songs by romantic and contemporary composers, as well as chamber music for piano, cello, violin, and trumpet.
Works by Dmitry Bortniansky, Mykola Lysenko, Platon Maiboroda, Myroslav Skoryk, and Borys Lyatoshynsky. Songs to the poetry of Taras Shevchenko and Ivan Franko, among others.
All proceeds will benefit Leleka Foundation and its Ukraine relief efforts. The price of tickets and any additional donations may be tax deductible. More information: https://leleka.care/
About Valentyn Lysenko, bandura
Valentyn Lysenko brings back to life the 17th-century bandura, the iconic Ukrainian psaltery. He graduated from Kyiv National Music Academy. Valentyn is a master builder of his own instruments. Valentyn has appeared as a headliner on numerous events in Ukraine and the United States including live TV shows, solo and gala concerts, and art exhibitions. He performs classical works for the academic bandura and variations of folk music as well as his own compositions. The unique and wonderful sound of Valentyn's bandura creates a lofty and festive atmosphere.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVBMXu-BnOzGany08Iy0-RgAbout Wenwen Du, piano
About Anton Belov, baritone
About Henry Lebedinsky, fortepiano
About Emma Burge, violin
Violinist Emma Burge is an avid supporter of contemporary and new music, seeking to combine her classical training with improvisation. Emma is a third generation Suzuki violinist, whose grandparents Sandy and Joan Reuning were pivotal in bringing the Suzuki method to the U.S. Emma recently moved to Seattle from Boston, where she got a degree from the New England Conservatory and was an active freelancer/teacher. Because of her intense performance education, Emma has learned a lot about balance and how to use music as a positive force.
https://www.phoenixorch.org/emma-burge-violinAbout Natalie Ingrisano, soprano
About Joan Paddock, trumpet
About Lark Powers, piano
About Christie Chen, cello
Christie Chen began her musical studies of piano at the age of 4, and cello at the age of 9. After graduating as the valedictorian of her class with a double major in cello and piano from the Manhattan School of Music Pre-College studying with Marion Feldman and Elena Billy, she continued her music education in cello and received her bachelor and master degree of music from The Juilliard School under the tutelage of Zara Nelsova “The Queen of the Cello”, legendary cellist Harvey Shapiro, and Joel Krosnick, the chair of the cello department at The Juilliard School. She was a doctoral candidate at the State University of New York, SUNY, studying with soloist Colin Carr. Christie has studied in master classes with Mstislav Rostropovich, Yo-Yo Ma, Janos Starker, and Anner Bylsma.
Cellist Christie Chen has appeared as soloist with renowned orchestras including the Manhattan Philharmonic of New York, Union Symphony and Summit Symphony of New Jersey. Christie has appeared in such venues as Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. She was featured in the The McGraw-Hill Young Artists Showcase, which was broadcast nationwide on WQXR, the Radio station of the New York Times.
An active chamber musician, Christie has been invited to the prestigious Ravinia, Yellow Barn, Kneisel Hall music festivals, and guest principal cellist for the String Orchestra of New York. She has collaborated with the members of the Emerson String Quartet performing the Schubert’s Cello Quintet,as well as the Cleveland, Takacs and Avalon String Quartets, members of the New York Philharmonic, violinist Donald Weilerstein, pianist Leon Fleisher,and cellist David Finkel among others.
As an active musician and teacher in the Seattle area, Christie has been faculty at the Seattle Conservatory of Music, Seattle University, the WIAA/WMEA State Solo and Ensemble Contest adjudicator, principal cellist for the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra, has collaborated in chamber music concerts with the members of the Seattle Symphony, and has appeared in such venues as Benaroya Hall.
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