Songs of Love & Freedom: Ukrainian Concert
$10 at the door (LU students free w/ID)
- Stanislav Serebriannikov, piano
- Valentyn Lysenko, bandura
- Inna Kovtun, voice
- Anton Belov, baritone
Join us for an exciting concert celebrating Ukrainian music featuring pianist Stanislav Serebriannikov, bandurist Valentyn Lysenko, and vocalists Inna Kovtun and Anton Belov.
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 Inna Kovtun, voice
Inna Kovtun is a folklorist and ethnographer, a researcher and collector of folklore traditions, a performer, and an educator. She is the highly regarded musical and artistic director of the Rozhanytsya folk ensemble based in Kyiv, the lead vocalist of the international project EDK, and the lead singer of the ethno-rock band Astarta. Inna is also the Deputy General Director of the Kyiv Municipal Brass Orchestra. She has performed and given workshops all around the world.
https://innakovtun.bandcamp.com/About Anton Belov, baritone
Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium at Melrose Hall, Linfield University
1 Campus DrMcMinnville, OR 97128
United States