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The 5th Ukrainian Contemporary Music Festival
March 28 - March 30
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Our Society is proud to co-sponsor the 5th edition of the Ukrainian Contemporary Music Festival. See below for more information on events.
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DEFENSE-DEFIANCE-DEDICATION
MARCH 28 | 7PM
Since the start of Russia’s current war against Ukraine in 2014, Ukrainian music has taken on new purposes. Each of the works on this program has a function, but their utility goes beyond conventional music for use, such as entertainment or education. In the face of a decade of Russian aggression these works reveal how music can serve new purposes for composers and their audiences.
VIRKO BALEY AT 85
MARCH 29 | 7PM
Famed Ukrainian-American composer Virko Baley celebrates his 85th birthday with the Ukrainian Contemporary Music Festival.
TRAVEL DIARIES
MARCH 30 | 7PM
Each of the pieces on this program evokes a story of travel: escape, emigration, education and employment abroad, eternal farewell. The works of a young generation of Ukrainian composers are paired with established voices from Ukraine, including the country’s most famous living composer and two of contemporary music’s leading figures.
UCMF AFTERDARK
MARCH 30 | 9PM
UCMF’s first ever after-hours event at Mriya Gallery in Tribeca. Performance by electronic-folk duo Hopanka from Montreal. Doors open at 8:30PM