Soloist of the Ukrainian National Opera and Ballet Theater Kseniya Bakhritdinova-Kravchuk (soprano) has successfully created roles in Ukrainian, European and Asian opera houses. After 2022 February 24 As a result of Russia's war in Ukraine, Kseniya and her family became one of the millions of refugees from the war in Ukraine, forced to seek a temporary home in a foreign country. The soloist found refuge in Lithuania and the opportunity to continue her professional activities, here she cooperates with the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theater, prepares concert programs and represents her country by presenting the works of Ukrainian composers.

 

Pianist Darius Mažintas, public figure, laureate of international competitions is famous for his civic initiatives. During the war, the pianist, together with his comrades, went to the bombed-out city of Irpinė, where he played F. Chopin's nocturnes for the Ukrainians experiencing the horrors and atrocities of war at the ruins of the Culture Center, organized by the "Looking At The Stars" foundation, and in 2022. in December, the pianist performed works by V. Silvestrov in Izium on Kremenets Hill. These missions were widely covered by the world media and a documentary film was made.

 

The concert will feature works by Ukrainian composers for voice and piano and music by F. Chopin.