Special concert with premieres of 6 new Ukrainian choral works. 22 May 2026 at Columned Hall of the Philharmonic.
Kyiv Chamber Choir — 32-member professional choir known for specialization in contemporary and early music — hosts on 22 May 2026 a special concert 'Ukrainian Choral Music 2025-2026' at the Columned Hall of the National Philharmonic. The programme contains world premieres of 6 new Ukrainian choral works written specifically for this concert from 2024 to 2025. Concert programme: I. Valentyn Sylvestrov — 'Prayer for Ukraine: Extended Version' (12 min, written in 2025 in Vienna — see PR2 about composer's Vienna emigration); II. Yevhen Stankovych — 'Chorale in Memory of the Fallen' (10 min, written in 2024 in Kyiv — see PR4); III. Alla Zahaikevych — 'Fern Flower: a cappella Variation' (15 min, written in 2025-2026 — see PR9); IV. Oleksii Shmurak — 'Quiet Morning' (8 min, specially commissioned for the concert); V. Sviatoslav Lunov — 'Kyiv-Requiem' (16 min, new large work); VI. Ivan Taranenko — 'Breath' (6 min, debut work by 27-year-old composer). Choir artistic director — Mykola Hobdych (in position since 1995). The concert is recorded for CD release 'Ukrainian Choral 2026' (releases September 2026 on Mukha Records label). All concert proceeds (1200 tickets, price 180-580 UAH) are transferred to the participating composers fund (€1500 for each author). This is part of the choir's annual programme to support contemporary Ukrainian composition — in 2026 there will be 3 more such concerts.
