23 min

Season 2, Ep. 5: The Music of Ukraine Opus One: OCTAVO

    • Musica: approfondimenti

In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Skitko, the founder and artistic director of the Theoria Chamber Choir - an a cappella ensemble that performs works of the Slavic sacred choral tradition. Andrew also works with the Ukrainian Art Song Project on the promotion and publication of classical treasures of the Ukrainian art song tradition. We discuss the current war in Ukraine, its impact on the artistic future of the Ukrainian people, and the vibrant history of Ukraine's classical music traditions.

Hosts: Christopher Hoster
Producer: Mikaila Milks 

Featured Music:
En Bateau from 'Petite Suite' by Debussy (OCTAVO's theme)
*Played by Geert Ruelens and Diana Cook 

Ukrainian National Anthem
* Sung by Opus One: Berks Chamber Choir (March 2022)

For more information about Opus One: Berks Chamber Choir, visit: 
www.OpusOneChamberChoir.com

In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Skitko, the founder and artistic director of the Theoria Chamber Choir - an a cappella ensemble that performs works of the Slavic sacred choral tradition. Andrew also works with the Ukrainian Art Song Project on the promotion and publication of classical treasures of the Ukrainian art song tradition. We discuss the current war in Ukraine, its impact on the artistic future of the Ukrainian people, and the vibrant history of Ukraine's classical music traditions.

Hosts: Christopher Hoster
Producer: Mikaila Milks 

Featured Music:
En Bateau from 'Petite Suite' by Debussy (OCTAVO's theme)
*Played by Geert Ruelens and Diana Cook 

Ukrainian National Anthem
* Sung by Opus One: Berks Chamber Choir (March 2022)

For more information about Opus One: Berks Chamber Choir, visit: 
www.OpusOneChamberChoir.com

23 min