Music Workshop about Oleksander Kohyts: “With A Song Though Life”

The program is offered to older adults 55+ and is offered in-person or online via zoom. Funding for this program provided by the Seniors Community Grant from the Province of Ontario. Workshop is held in person at St. Demetrius Apartment 123 La Rose Avenue and virtually via zoom.

If you have heard Carol of the Bells during Christmas time, that is because of Oleksandr Koshyts, an internationally-acclaimed Ukrainian composer, choirmaster and ethnographer who brought universal recognition to this Ukrainian carol.
• Learn about Oleksander Kohyts’ fascinating life and artistic activity
• Learn about his transformational contribution to the development of the North American choral singing
• Enjoy listening to some of the composer’s most iconic liturgical and traditional Ukrainian music compositions

About Ukrainian Culture: “Ukrainian culture is an integral part of the cultural mosaic of Europe, and its contributions to the arts and sciences are a testament to its rich history and traditions.” ~ Herman Van Rompuy, former President of the European Council

About Lana Lysogor
In the course of a diverse 20-year career in all aspects of music performance and education Dr. Lana Lysogor has proven to be a dynamic and energetic musician dedicated to the highest musical standards through performance, teaching and research. She has worked with a number of ensembles in Europe and North America, producing groups of outstanding quality and performing in the world’s best concert halls including Carnegie Hall. Lana has performed in 10 countries on 3 continents and developed her repertoire which included compositions by J.S. Bach, G. F. Handel, W.A. Mozart, J. Brahms, W. Byrd, F. Mendelssohn, F. Schubert, S. Rachmaninoff, I. Stravinsky, A.Pӓrt and many others.

Dr. L. Lysogor significant teaching experience includes positions in the role of a university professor, opera chorus master, church music minister, college professor and school teacher. She taught a varied selection of courses including piano, voice, theory, conducting, music literature, musicianship and ear training.

Lana holds D. Mus. Degree from the McGill University (Montreal, Canada) in performance and Diploma (M. Mus. and B. Mus. Degree Equivalent) from Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (Tallinn, Estonia) in music education and chamber ensemble piano performance.

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To register or more information please call 647-725-0844 or ado@stdemetrius.ca | www.stdemetrius.ca
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