Join us for an incredible afternoon of Ukrainian art songs and hear nine emerging artists from the 2025 Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute interpret the works of Ukrainian composers including Petro Haidamaka, Mykola Lysenko, Ostap Nyzhankivsky, Yakiv Stepovy, Kyrylo Stetsenko, Stefania Turkewich, and Myroslav Volynsky. The event is a rare opportunity to meet not only the artists but also one of Ukraine’s leading classical composers, Myroslav Volynsky, the 2025 Summer Institute composer in residence.
Featured artists: Sofia Bolonna (Mezzo-soprano), Catharin Carew (Mezzo-soprano), Samantha Fullerton (Soprano), Juliana Hentosz,(Soprano), Polina Kornyushenko,(Soprano), Violetta Kurkurina (Pianist), Lana Pastuszak (Soprano); Olivia Pryce-Digby (Soprano), and Anna Tanczak (Soprano).
Piano Accompaniment: Steven Philcox, Dr. Leanne Regehr and Violetta Kurkurina.
Summer Institute Faculty:
Benjamin Butterfield (Vocal coach) and Dr. Melanie Turgeon: Co-Directors
Andrea Ludwig: Vocal coach
Steven Philcox and Dr. Leanne Regehr: Collaborative pianists
Myroslav Volynsky: Composer in residence
We hope 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