Join the Ukrainian community at the University of Pittsburgh for a special evening celebrating Ukrainian culture. It will feature renowned concert pianist and Ukrainian music historian, Dr. Taras Filenko (Pitt Music Ph.D.). Dr. Filenko and Jennifer Orchard (Pittsburgh Symphony) will perform Michael Minard’s "Ukraine Triptych for Piano and Violin." Completed in March of last year, this is possibly the first American piece honoring Ukraine to be written after the February 24, 2022 invasion. Ukrainian students currently studying at the University of Pittsburgh will sing folks songs, which have inspired Ukrainian composers with their harmonies and motifs and provide vital historical memory during challenging times. This concert presents a unique opportunity to experience Ukrainian music and poetry. It will feature classical, romantic, and modern music by Ukrainian composers. The event will begin with refreshments and an opportunity to learn about Ukraine-focused academic, cultural, and humanitarian projects at Pitt and in Pittsburgh.
Full Details
Tuesday, April 18
Ukraine: War, Culture, and Music
Time:
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Presenter:
Dr. Taras Filenko
Location:
Frick Fine Arts Building
Sponsored by:
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies along with Department of Physics, Department of Music, Department of Psychiatry, Center for Governance and Markets and Center for International Legal Education