Should you go to the concert "Ukrainian Music Through the Ages: Kolesa and Kos-Anatolsky"? Absolutely, if you want to enjoy live Ukrainian folklore in a refined academic arrangement, feel the emotional depth of songs known to all, and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a true cultural legend of Lviv. This event will take place on July 9, 2026, Thursday, at 5:00 PM at the Chamber Stage of the Lviv National Philharmonic (Chaykovskoho Street, 7), lasting about two hours and will be a wonderful choice for those looking for a calm yet rich mood, perfect for a date, meeting friends, or a family evening.
About the Event
This is the third and final concert in the cycle "Ukrainian Music Through the Ages," dedicated to outstanding contemporaries of Ukrainian culture — Mykola Kolesa (1903–2006) and Anatoliy Kos-Anatolsky (1909–1983). Mykola Kolesa, known as the "son of the century," was a living legend of our culture, the founder of the Ukrainian conducting school, and an educator who raised a generation of conductors known far beyond Ukraine. Anatoliy Kos-Anatolsky entered history as one of the bright creators of the domestic musical culture, and his songs, particularly the famous "Oh, you girl, from the nut seed" and the choirs of the Baiko sisters trio, have become part of the daily life of many Ukrainians. The concert is performed in Ukrainian, without subtitles, as the entire repertoire consists of arrangements of folk songs and works based on the words of Ukrainian poets, so every line will be understandable even to newcomers in the world of classical music.
Plot and Mood
The concert program is an emotional journey from Lemko folk motifs to Galician kolomyikas and stage romances, where each song tells its little story about love, nature, a girl, a falcon, or the night. The mood shifts from thoughtful and slightly melancholic in Kolesa's songs ("Oh, the mountains of volonky," "I dreamed all night long") to bright, joyful, and even danceable in Kos-Anatolsky's works ("Oh, you girl, from the nut seed," "Nightingale romance," "Starry night"). Key scenes that will surely remain in memory:
- Arrangement of the Lemko song "Oh, the mountains of volonky" — thoughtful, with mountains and volonky flying into the sky.
- Song "Oh, you girl, from the nut seed" — bright, joyful, with kolomyika motifs, known to all.
- Romance "Nightingale romance" — emotional, with nightingales singing at night.
- "White roses" — melancholic but bright, with roses symbolizing memory.
Performance
The performers of the concert are a large ensemble of vocalists: Marianna Laba, Iryna Klyuchkovska, Oksana Matsehora, Oksana Savitska, Nina Karpinets, Liliya Vikaruk, Iryna Stefaneko, Vasyl Ponayda, Vitaliya Holubnycha, Natalia Hranovska, Ulyana Tokarivska-Vertehel, as well as piano duets of Olena Vladyslavska and Olena Markevych. The host of the concert is Oksana Mota, who perfectly complements the atmosphere, and the author of the idea and director is Liubov Fityo, who created this program as a true cultural gift. An orchestra is not used, as this is a chamber stage where the main focus is on the live sound of the vocalists and piano, creating a special, close, and emotional atmosphere. The visual style is simple yet elegant, without unnecessary decorations, so the focus is on the music and performers.
How to Get There, Duration, and Intermissions
The concert will take place at the Lviv National Philharmonic, Chaykovskoho Street, 7, which is located in the center of Lviv, about a 10-minute walk from Rynok Square. The nearest metro is not used, as Lviv does not have a metro, but you can get there by public transport: bus No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10, No. 11, No. 12, No. 13, No. 14, No. 15, No. 16, No. 17, No. 18, No. 19, No. 20, No. 21, No. 22, No. 23, No. 24, No. 25, No. 26, No. 27, No. 28, No. 29, No. 30, No. 31, No. 32, No. 33, No. 34, No. 35, No. 36, No. 37, No. 38, No. 39, No. 40, No. 41, No. 42, No. 43, No. 44, No. 45, No. 46, No. 47, No. 48, No. 49, No. 50, No. 51, No. 52, No. 53, No. 54, No. 55, No. 56, No. 57, No. 58, No. 59, No. 60, No. 61, No. 62, No. 63, No. 64, No. 65, No. 66, No. 67, No. 68, No. 69, No. 70, No. 71, No. 72, No. 73, No. 74, No. 75, No. 76, No. 77, No. 78, No. 79, No. 80, No. 81, No. 82, No. 83, No. 84, No. 85, No. 86, No. 87, No. 88, No. 89, No. 90, No. 91, No. 92, No. 93, No. 94, No. 95, No. 96, No. 97, No. 98, No. 99, No. 100, No. 101, No. 102, No. 103, No. 104, No. 105, No. 106, No. 107, No. 108, No. 109, No. 110, No. 111, No. 112, No. 113, No. 114, No. 115, No. 116, No. 117, No. 118, No. 119, No. 120, No. 121, No. 122, No. 123, No. 124, No. 125, No. 126, No. 127, No. 128, No. 129, No. 130, No. 131, No. 132, No. 133, No. 134, No. 135, No. 136, No. 137, No. 138, No. 139, No. 140, No. 141, No. 142, No. 143, No. 144, No. 145, No. 146, No. 147, No. 148, No. 149, No. 150, No. 151, No. 152, No. 153, No. 154, No. 155, No. 156, No. 157, No. 158, No. 159, No. 160, No. 161, No. 162, No. 163, No. 164, No. 165, No. 166, No. 167, No. 168, No. 169, No. 170, No. 171, No. 172, No. 173, No. 174, No. 175, No. 176, No. 177, No. 178, No. 179, No. 180, No. 181, No. 182, No. 183, No. 184, No. 185, No. 186, No. 187, No. 188, No. 189, No. 190, No. 191, No. 192, No. 193, No. 194, No. 195, No. 196, No. 197, No. 198, No. 199, No. 200. The duration of the concert is about two hours, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, without intermissions, as this is a chamber stage where the program is performed continuously.
Prices and Who It's For
Tickets for this concert start at 200 hryvnias, which is a very affordable price for such a quality cultural event. This concert is perfect for a date, meeting friends, a family evening, or for those who want to feel the emotional depth of Ukrainian music. You won't be bored, as the program consists of songs known to all, and each of them tells its little story that will remain in memory.
Tips for the Audience
Come to the concert a little earlier to find your seat and enjoy the atmosphere of the philharmonic. There is no dress code required, but an elegant yet not overly formal style would be ideal. During the intermission (if there is one), you can talk to other audience members, discuss the songs you remembered, or just enjoy the atmosphere.
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