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Time | LOCATION | Speaker | topic |
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| 10:00 AM | Kyiv | – Mykhailo Shved, Director of the National Philharmonic of Ukraine; – Theodore Kuchar, Conductor; – James VanDemark, American Double Bassist. | Meeting of musical worlds: U.S. double bassist to perform with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine in Kyiv Why is this important? Led by Theodore Kuchar, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine will perform works by Czech classical composers and premiere pieces by Ukrainian composers Mykhailo Shved and Maksym Kolomiiets. American double bass virtuoso James VanDemark will perform as a soloist. Background: VanDemark was hailed by the New York Times at his Lincoln Center recital debut as “an exceptionally gifted string player and a musician of taste, intelligence and the best spontaneous musical instincts, with an unerring sense for exact intonation.” Since then, he has performed on the world’s finest stages – as a soloist with legendary pianist André Watts and leading chamber ensembles, including the Guarneri and Cleveland Quartets. He has premiered works by many contemporary composers, including Pulitzer Prize winners. VanDemark is a versatile musician with a broad repertoire and compelling stage presence. He is widely regarded as a leading figure in the world of double bass artistry. |
| 11:00 AM | Kyiv | – Andrii Demchenko, Spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (in person) | Current situation on the borders with russia and belarus Key topics: – Current situation at checkpoints and along the borders with russia and belarus; – Are there any documented provocations or threats at the border? – What is the current status of the checkpoints? – Are there changes in the dynamics of entry and exit from Ukraine? |
