Vienna Concert — Johann Strauss Gala

“In the world of operetta” Royal Orchestra

Ivan Stetskyi conductor Anastasiia Yantsur soprano Wiktoria Melnik lyrical soprano Michał Dziedzic tenor/lecturer Yoriy Hryhorash baritone Dancers — soloists of the Odessa Opera ballet

We invite you on a journey to the danced and magical Vienna, where the most beautiful arias, duets, waltzes and polkas of Johann Strauss, Franz Lehar, Imre Kalman will sound. This year's concert performed by the World Royal Orchestra conducted by the excellent conductor Ivan Stetskyi — conductor, laureate of international competitions, graduate and lecturer of the National Academy of Music in Kiev. Already at the beginning of his career, he attracted the attention of the audience with performances of works by classics and contemporary composers, as well as with productions of Lysenko and Shynkarenko operas at the Kiev Opera. As a guest conductor, he has collaborated with many European festivals and orchestras, developing an artistic language full of passion, expression and attention to musical detail. Currently, as the conductor of the highest category of the National Academic Orchestra of Ukraine, he presents premiere projects at the National Philharmonic in Kiev and gives concerts in many European countries. His repertoire includes works by Mozart, Beethoven, Verdi and Mahler as well as works by masters of operetta. His performances are an encounter with music full of emotion and deep reflection. The orchestra will be accompanied by European class soloists from international stages. Among the soloists you will hear a unique — unique soprano Victoria Melnik, who studied opera singing at the National Academy of Music in Kiev. She made her debut with the part of Mikaela in the opera “Carmen” on the stage of the Lviv National Opera. She performed the title role in the opera “La Traviata” at the Opera House in Burgas, Bulgaria. The artist is a laureate and winner of special performance awards in vocal competitions in Ukraine, Poland, Italy, Germany, Croatia and Bulgaria. Anastasiia Yantsur — soprano. She is a soloist of the Rivne Philharmonic. The artist has a wide repertoire including opera, operetta, musicals, songs and Italian vocal lyrics. She is a graduate of the Odessa National Academy of Music in the class of opera singing. Yantsur is a laureate of international and Ukrainian vocal competitions, participant of The Voice program and recipient of a scholarship from the President of Ukraine for young creators in the field of music. In his work he has numerous solo programs, such as On the Wings of Love, Con amore, Classica z liefde and Hits of All Time. She has participated in stage and multimedia projects, including the part of Serpina in Padron G. B. Pergolesi's opera La serva and the part Lieschen in J. S. Bach's Coffee Cantata. Anastasiı Yantsur's repertoire regularly performs in Poland, Germany, Italy and Spain. Michał Diedzic tenor is a favorite of the audience and one of the best Polish tenors of the younger generation. Tenor endowed with a unique timbre of voice. He is the winner of many vocal competitions. He performs in Belgium, Germany, Poland, Luxembourg, Italy and France. Yuri Hryhorasz — baritone, opera and musical singer, a graduate of the National Academy of Music in Lviv. Member of the a cappella group “LaVivo”. The artist is a guest soloist of the Lviv National Opera and Lviv National Philharmonic and a soloist of the Wrocław Opera. He participated in many international projects in many countries around the world: Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Canada, the United States, China, Hong Kong. The singer collaborated on one stage with such stars as: Dennis Adu, Dirty Loops, Frank London, Anthony Strong and many others. The artists will transport the listeners to the homeland of the waltz presenting extraordinary vocal and instrumental artistry. This extraordinary gala will be enriched with virtuosic dance of dance couples, colorful creations and rich choreography, which will allow you to experience many artistic sensations in a truly princely style. Dance couples are soloists of the National Opera and Ballet Theater in Lviv. This magical evening will feature the greatest hits of the King of the Waltz by Johann Strauss, such as the overture from Revenge of the Bat, Keiser Marsz, Radezki's March, the waltz “Over the Beautiful Blue Danube”, “Viennese Blood”, or “Sounds of Spring” as well as the Poles Trich Trasch, Eljen Magiar Polka, Anne Polka, Groce We and Blyskawice and many other orchestral jugglers. There will also be striking arias and duets from the most famous operettas: Revenge of the Bat, Gypsy Baron, Princess Czardash, Countess Marica, Merry Widow or Land of Smiles. The audience will listen to, among others: arias “Adela”, “Czardasz Sylvi”, Barinkaya's couplets “Big fame is a joke”, “Play Gypsies”, “Artists from Variete”, “Brunetki Blondynki” as well as duets of all time, among others “The silent lips of the soul sings”, “How can I explain to you”, “Jedź do Verasas” Din”, “What is happening I will go crazy”, “To the rhythm of a fighter”. There will also be flagship Neapolitan songs such as: “O sole mio”, “Funikuli-Funikula”, “O Surdato n'Namurato” and many other musical surprises. The Vienna Concert is a vocal power that arouses enthusiasm not only through its different vocal possibilities, but also through the gripping energy on stage that is given to the audience. Each concert is a celebration of vocal music, and the audience downright loves their kind and authentic stage image. We invite all music lovers and lovers of world singing on an atmospheric journey in a good musical style to the rich world of operetta. The concert will be conducted by the excellent Polish speaker Piotr Skubis, who is in love with the rich world of operetta.

We invite you to this unique and unparalleled Viennese evening!

Tickets can be purchased at: www.kupbilecik.pl, www.biletyna.pl, www.bilety24.pl and at the box office and on the website of the facility.

Program of the concert:

J. Strauss On the beautiful, blue Danube

J. Strauss, Aria Adeli

J. Strauss Couplety Barinkaya

F. Lehar Usta Silent Duet

J. Strauss Thunder and Lightning

F. Lehar Czardasz Heja

I. Kalman by Aria Boni

F. Lehar Dein ist mein Hanzest Herz

I. Kalman Countess Marica When I hear gypsy songs

J. Strauss Trich Trach Regiment

I. Kalman Artists from Variete duet

J. Strauss Finale of Act 1 of Revenge of the Bat

Mr. Verdi Brindisi

BREAK

J. Strauss Sounds of Spring Waltz

Father Abraham Pardon Madame

I. Kalman Brunettes Blondes

G. Rossini Cat Duet

L.Denza Funicular Funicular

J. Strauss Roses of the South Waltz

J. Offenbach Aria Pericola

F. Loewe Dance All Night

A. Lara Granada

E. di Capua O sole mio

C. Valazquea Kiss me a lot

J. Offenbach Can Can

To V. Di Chiara La Spagniola

Bis J. Strauss The Radetzky March