November 12, 2024 | 3:00pm - 4:00 pm
The A-Frame Theater at the Wende Museum

Ukrainian Cultural Forces: From the Ukrainian Frontline with Thanks

The Wende Museum is proud to welcome Cultural Forces, an ensemble of seven Ukrainian musicians who became active-duty soldiers, to the A-Frame Theater. These world-class performers, who fought on the front lines—several returning to duty after injuries—will share a moving repertoire of Ukrainian classics, global favorites, and folk songs featuring the traditional bandura. Their US tour thanks Americans for their steadfast support, serving to connect diverse audiences while celebrating Ukraine’s cultural resilience.

Artists

Mykolai Sierga

Popular presenter, poet, musician, and producer (CAPT, 59th Separate Mechanized Brigade)

Yurii Ivaskevych

Vocalist and soloist, the Zaporizhzhia Philharmonic Orchestra (SRG, Grenade Launcher Operator, 110th Separate Brigade, Territorial Defense Forces)

Mykhailo Oliynyk

Composer, pianist, and singer (PVT, 59th Separate Mechanized Brigade)

Taras Stoliar

Bandura player, Honored Artist of Ukraine (PFC, Reconnaissance Operative, 112th Separate Brigade, Territorial Defense Forces)

Olha Rukavishnikova

Violinist, conductor, and symphonist (PFC, Reconnaissance Operative, Grenade Launcher Operator, 112th Separate Brigade, Territorial Defense Forces)

Sasha Boole

Country music singer, composer, and writer (CAPT, 22nd Separate Infantry Battalion)

Liubov Shipiliuk

Bandura player, singer, and songwriter (CF frontline volunteer)

 

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