An evening of Ukrainian classical violin music
Date and time:
Saturday 9 September, 2023
19:30 - 20:30
Location:
Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
22 Binney St
London
W1K 5BQ
Markiyan Melnychenko will perform a collection of miniature pieces for violin and piano by Ukrainian composers. Throughout the program, the presence of folk elements can be felt; sometimes nuanced and sometimes in an open embrace. The influence of their national folk songs and dances left a profound mark on the art-music output of Ukrainian composers and, in so doing, ensured that those composers played an important part in preserving and nurturing the national identity of the Ukrainian people. These miniatures are a celebration of Ukrainian input into the treasury of human culture and beauty. Furthermore, in the context of Ukraine's current struggle for national survival, they are also a tribute to the immense courage and sacrifices of those defending Ukraine, as well as a reminder of why they do so.
All donations will go towards UIL’s fund for Ukrainians displaced to the UK.
Concert programme
Vasyl Barvinsky - Chanson Triste
Vasyl Barvinsky - Humoresque
Borys Lyatoshynsky - Melody
Borys Lyatoshynsky - 3 Pieces based on Tajik National Themes
Borys Lyatoshynsky - Two Pieces
Mykola Kolessa - 3 Kolomyiky
Stanislav Lyudkevych - Lamentations
Stanislav Lyudkevych - Chabarashka
Anatoliy Kos-Anatolsky - Romance
Anatoliy Kos-Anatolsky - Dance of the Bells
Peformer
Markiyan Melnychenko
Markiyan Melnychenko is a violinist who was born in Ukraine and grew up in Australia. He focuses on folk influence on the violin music of Ukrainian classical composers. As part of his research, he has collected 11 pieces for violin and piano by Ukrainian composers that are virtually unknown outside of Ukraine and have never been performed in the UK.
