World Premiere of 'War Psalms' Musical Performance in Lviv Opera House
Date: 2023-10-15 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: CULTURE
The Lviv National Opera recently hosted the world premiere of a remarkable theatrical musical composition titled 'War Psalms' by Evgen Stankovich. This composition is a monumental artistic endeavor that addresses the harsh and cynical war between Russia and Ukraine. The opera house declared, "The production presents complex but essential emotions that arise during the performance, intending to unite Ukrainians in their collective struggle against the enemy."
The concept for this composition was conceived by Evgen Savchuk, and the project was led by the General Director of the Lviv National Opera, Vasyl Vovkun. The performers included the Lviv National Opera's choir and orchestra, with soprano Anastasia Yatsenko and bass Nazar Pavlenko taking the lead. The conductor for this exceptional event was Ivan Cherednichenko.
The premiere of the theatrical musical composition 'War Psalms' took place over the weekend on October 14th and 15th, providing a unique cultural experience for the audience.
Rostyslav Karandeiev, the Acting Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine, attended the premiere and shared his impressions with the Ukrinform correspondent. He expressed that the production was awe-inspiring and emotionally charged. Karandeiev stated, "I cannot watch the performance as a simple spectator; I evaluate it from a professional standpoint, searching for shortcomings." While he didn't specify any particular flaws in 'War Psalms,' he emphasized the current relevance of such performances.
The concept for this composition was conceived by Evgen Savchuk, and the project was led by the General Director of the Lviv National Opera, Vasyl Vovkun. The performers included the Lviv National Opera's choir and orchestra, with soprano Anastasia Yatsenko and bass Nazar Pavlenko taking the lead. The conductor for this exceptional event was Ivan Cherednichenko.
The premiere of the theatrical musical composition 'War Psalms' took place over the weekend on October 14th and 15th, providing a unique cultural experience for the audience.
Rostyslav Karandeiev, the Acting Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine, attended the premiere and shared his impressions with the Ukrinform correspondent. He expressed that the production was awe-inspiring and emotionally charged. Karandeiev stated, "I cannot watch the performance as a simple spectator; I evaluate it from a professional standpoint, searching for shortcomings." While he didn't specify any particular flaws in 'War Psalms,' he emphasized the current relevance of such performances.
