concert: Ukrainian Masterpieces for Clarinet and Piano

Immerse yourself in a world of musical enchantment and passionate devotion, presented by two outstanding Ukrainian musicians: Andrii Paliarush on clarinet and Ievgenia Iermachkova on piano invite you on an unforgettable journey through the diversity of Ukrainian musical tradition.

Let's begin with Levko Kolodub's "Poem" – a musical poetic narrative exploring the depths of the human soul, captivating with its sonic beauty and emotional intensity. Next, hear Boris Lyatoshynsky's "Melody", a delicate composition that touches the soul with its simplicity and profound emotional power.

Continuing in the program is Rostyslav Demchyshyn's "Mrii", a musical vision transforming dreams and aspirations into sounds, immersing listeners in a world of fantasy. Carl Maria von Weber's "Grand Duo" combines technical brilliance with melodic elegance, elevating music to its highest spheres.

Yuriy Shchurovsky's "Romance" is a romantic composition that touches the heart and captivates the soul with its deep emotional expression. Finally, Myroslav Skoryk's "Karpathian Rhapsody" is a vibrant rhapsody capturing the beauty and fascination of the Carpathian Mountains with its compelling energy and cultural depth.

Experience a night of music where the sounds of clarinet and piano transcend the boundaries of possibility, enchanting your senses. Let yourself be seduced by the magic of Ukrainian music and the virtuosity of its performers as they take you on a musical journey through space and time.

- Levko Kolodub (*1927-2016*). Poem
- Borys Lyatoshynsky (*1895-1968*). Melody
- Lyudmyla Shukailo (*1946-*). Romance
- Rostyslav Demchyshyn (*1949-*). Mrii
- Carl Maria von Weber (*1786-1826*). Grand Duo
- Yuriy Shchurovsky (*1945-*). Romance
- Myroslav Skoryk (*1938-2020*). Carpathian Rhapsody

Andrii Paliarush, born in Ukraine in 2002, started playing clarinet at age eight and became a junior student at the Glière Academy of Music in Kyiv. He graduated with a Junior Specialist degree in 2021 and has won top prizes in national and international competitions, including the Kalio-Mülberg Competition and the I.C.M.U. Competition. Andrii has performed as a soloist with the National Radio Orchestra of Ukraine and the National Chamber Orchestra of Ukraine. Currently studying under Prof. Nicola Jürgensen at Folkwang University in Germany, he is a member of "Folkwang Clarinets" and has appeared at the Klangraum Festival Köln. He recently performed Weber's 2nd Clarinet Concerto with the Bremer Philharmoniker and is slated to perform at the Gezeitenkonzerte festival in Ostfriesland.

Ievgeniia Iermachkova, a pianist born in Crimea, completed her studies at the Ukrainian National Music Academy in 2013. She later earned a Master of Music Professional Performance under Prof. Hisako Kawamura and a Master of Music Duo for Pianists/Instrumentalists under Evgeny Sinaisky at the Folkwang University of the Arts. Iermachkova is a prize winner of several prestigious competitions including the Maria Yudina Chamber Music Competition, the International Piano Competition in Rome, and the Ukrainian Piano Competition "Art of XXI Century". She has participated in renowned festivals and collaborated with distinguished music educators worldwide. Since 2018, she has served as a lecturer at the International Music Academy Anton Rubinstein in Düsseldorf and holds teaching positions at other prestigious institutions.

Ukrainian Masterpieces for Clarinet and Piano

Bechstein Centrum

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