Join us for a delightful afternoon of Ukrainian Art Songs featuring the participants from the 2026 Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute held at The Royal Conservatory of Music.
This is a rare opportunity to hear eight extraordinary emerging artists as they interpret the works of Ukrainian composers including Vasyl Barvinsky, Stanyslav Liudkevych, Mykola Lysenko, Yakiv Stepovy, Kyrylo Stetsenko, Stefania Turkewich and Myroslav Volynsky.
Featured artists: Leah Brooks (soprano), Juliana Hentosz (soprano), Sadie Karlsson (soprano), Quin Lang (piano) Tania Mandzy Inala (mezzo-soprano), Carter Martin (tenor), Olivia Smart (soprano) and Andrew Whiteside (tenor)
Artist-in-Residence: Justyna Bluj (soprano)
Guest Artist: Roman Borys, cello accompaniment
Collaborative Pianists: Steven Philcox, Leanne Regehr and Quin Lang
Summer Institute Faculty:
Co-Directors: Benjamin Butterfield and Dr. Melanie Turgeon
Vocal Coaches: Benjamin Butterfield and Andrea Ludwig
Collaborative Pianists: Steven Philcox and Dr. Leanne Regehr
We hope that this performance will move you to support the work of the Ukrainian Art Song Project as we strive to preserve Ukrainian culture during these difficult times.
For more information, please visit www.ukrainianartsong.ca