On 15 February, Lviv Organ Hall will host the premieres of two symphonies by contemporary Ukrainian composers – Mariya Slyepchenko and Volodymyr Bohatyryov, the institution’s press service announced.
The concert will feature, for the first time, Slyepchenko’s Symphony No.1 “Quantum” and Bohatyryov’s “7fonia”.
Symphony No.1 “Quantum” is inspired by the graphic art cycle “Gravity” by the composer’s father, artist Volodymyr Slyepchenko, but delves into philosophical reflections on matter.
Bohatyriov explains that “7fonia” was initially conceived as the “Kharkiv Symphony”, but he later realised it could not be written because Kharkiv is “too multifaceted.” Instead, he built the symphony around the number seven as a sacred symbol, forming the thematic core from seven sounds.
The compositions will be performed by the Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Luhansk Regional Philharmonic under conductor Ivan Ostapovych as part of the Ukrainian Live project, aimed at promoting Ukrainian music. The premieres will be recorded by Radio Kultura.
About Mariya Slyepchenko:
Lviv-based composer and nun, student of renowned Ukrainian composer Myroslav Skoryk;
Winner of five international composition competitions;
Her works have been performed in Ukraine, Italy, and Germany.
About Volodymyr Bohatyryov:
Kharkiv-based composer and conductor;
Lecturer at the Department of Composition and Instrumentation at Kharkiv National University of Arts;
Winner of the Klebanov Composition Competition.