The Kennedy Center: Gerdan
Free (Online: Free | In person: SOLD OUT)
Gerdan – Kaleidoscope of World Music is a professional music ensemble based in Washington DC metropolitan area. The ensemble is named after Gerdan, a multi-colored, intricately woven beaded necklace from Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine. Like this dazzling and exquisite necklace of different colors and shapes, musicians create original arrangements of traditional Ukrainian folk melodies and rhythms that reflect their passion for blending the old with the new, in a style that is fresh, lively, and beautiful. The exclusive collection of the Ukrainian authentic flutes in combination with other traditional and modern instruments create unforgettable musical experience. Gerdan’s musicians have been acknowledged for their technique and exquisite musical presentations performing an exciting Eastern European music repertoire.
Founded by Ukrainian professional duo Solomia Gorokhivska and Andrei Pidkivka, the musicians of Gerdan bring the fire and the edge of melodic ideas and rhythms that capture the listener. They reveal their passion for traditional Ukrainian music in their artistic expression to build cultural bridges in time and distance.
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About Gerdan
Founded by Ukrainian professional duo Solomia Gorokhivska (violin) and Andrei Pidkivka (flute), musicians of Gerdan bring the fire and the edge of melodic ideas and rhythms that capture the listener. They reveal their passion for traditional Ukrainian music in their artistic expression to build cultural bridges in time and distance.
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