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A war-themed program at Lincoln Center featured volatile works by two Ukrainian composers, plus Benjamin Britten and Aaron Copland.
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Music Review: Benedict Sheehan — ‘Ukrainian War Requiem’ with Axios Men’s Ensemble and Pro Coro Canada
The most striking thing about this death-themed service is the music's continuous excitation of life...the nervous electricity inherent in the fusion of art and the human voice.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘SpaceBridge’ – Out of the Mouths of Russian Refugee Children
Russian refugee kids and their American counterparts bring a powerful message we need to hear.
Read More »Concert Review: Pianist Inna Faliks – ‘Manuscripts Don’t Burn’ at National Sawdust
The Ukrainian-American pianist read from her memoir 'Weight in the Fingertips' and played classics and music written for her in honor of the book's publication.
Read More »PAX East 2024: ‘Hollow Home’
During the four days of PAX East I get a chance to explore many different types of games, some big, some small and others that just connect in a way I did not expect. In the case of Hollow Home I was struck by the messaging and effective game design …
Read More »Book Review: ‘Weight in the Fingertips: A Musical Odyssey from Soviet Ukraine to the World Stage’ by Inna Faliks
"What's so great about Beethoven? He makes children laugh." A concert pianist's memoir recounts a musical education and a memoir-worthy life.
Read More »Prototype Festival Reviews (NYC): ‘Chornobyldorf’ and ‘The Promise’
Two musical productions at this year's Prototype Festival, 'The Promise' and the stunning experimental opera 'Chornobyldorf,' make powerful statements.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Illia Ovcharenko, Winner, 2022 Honens International Piano Competition
Ukrainian pianist Illia Ovcharenko will play music by Liszt, Chopin, Scarlatti and two noted Ukrainian composers at Carnegie Hall on Feb. 26.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Luke McEndarfer, National Children’s Chorus Artistic Director, on Ukraine Concert at Disney Hall
The NCC director spoke with us about the upcoming concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall, his experience leading the NCC, and standing with Ukraine.
Read More »Tribeca Film Festival Review: ‘A Rising Fury,’ Ukraine at War
Through the testimony of a Ukrainian soldier, a documentary blows the whistle on Putin's long-range plans to invade Ukraine.
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