Conductor

Founded in 1918 as Ukrainian State Symphony Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine is the most-recorded orchestra in any former Soviet territory and has long been recognized as one of the finest orchestras of Eastern Europe. The Schwartz Center welcomes the orchestra for its first tour in the U.S. since conflict in its country began. Grammy Award–winning Ukrainian conductor Volodymyr Sirenko leads the orchestra with renowned cellist Natalia Khoma performing Haydn's Cello Concerto. The first and only Ukrainian cellist to have won at the prestigious Tchaikovsky Competition, Khoma has since distinguished herself as a recitalist and soloist with orchestras throughout the world. As Charleston Today notes, “Natalia … engulfs the instrument, leans on it, and somehow puts it under a spell so that it becomes her own heart and soul uttering all manner of emotion.”

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Candler Concert Series: National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine

Emory University

Founded in 1918 as Ukrainian State Symphony Orchestra, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine is one of the country’s principal symphonies and the most-recorded orchestra in any former Soviet territory. Now, with their compatriots defending their homeland against a Russian invasion, the orchestra steps out of Russia’s shadow. For their return to McCarter Theatre the symphony brings some of Ukraine’s most talented and renowned musicians to showcase the country’s rich musical history, with a rich program featuring Ukrainian composer Lyatoshynsky’sGrazhyna Symphonic Picture, Sibelius’ Finlandia, and Strauss’ Don Juan.

National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine

McCarter Theatre Center

The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine (NSOU) has long been one of the most distinguished orchestras in Europe and has achieved world-wide recognition through its many international appearances, including acclaimed tours of Australia, the US, Europe and Asia.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

The UK 2023 tour will be the orchestra’s biggest UK tour to date, and the first time they have toured the UK in 22 years, after last playing in the UK in May 2001.

Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra

Corn Exchange Theatre and Cinema

From mysterious mountains and lifeless steppes to lively seaside villages, Jamala invites the audience on a journey across the Ukrainian peninsula Crimea, shining a spotlight on a culture and language we know little about. QIRIM includes 14 ancient songs, each representing a part of Crimea.

Volodymyr Sirenko

Conductor

Events

Past events

Feb 16, 2024

Candler Concert Series: National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine · Emory University

Feb 11, 2024

National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine · McCarter Theatre Center

Future and recently performed repertoire

Conductor in Cello Concerto No. 1 by Haydn

Emory University

Conductor in Symphony No. 8 by Dvořák

McCarter Theatre Center

Conductor in Don Juan by Strauss

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Conductor in Piano Concerto No. 2 by Saint-Saëns

McCarter Theatre Center

Conductor in Violin Concerto No. 1 by Bruch

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Conductor in Symphony No. 1 by Berezovsky

McCarter Theatre Center

Conductor in Sinfonia Concertante in B-flat major by Bortniansky

Emory University

Conductor in Symphony No. 3 by Sibelius

Emory University

Conductor in Symphony No. 1 by

Cambridge Corn Exchange

Conductor in Grazhyna by Lyatoshinsky

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Conductor in Mazeppa by Liszt

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Conductor in Grazhyna Symphonic Picture by Lyatoshynsky

Cambridge Corn Exchange

Conductor in Piano Concerto no. 4 by

Cambridge Corn Exchange

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