Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra Of Ukraine To Perform At Tilles Center

Portion of proceeds to benefit World Central Kitchen efforts in Ukraine

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post is honored to host and present Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. Principal conductor Theodore Kuchar and pianist Oksana Rapita will perform Chamber Symphony No. 3 for Flute and String Orchestra by Ukrainian composer Yevhen Stankovych, Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 by Grieg, and Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 by Beethoven.

In support of the Ukrainian people and the ongoing conflict with the Russian invasion, Tilles Center will donate a portion of the evening’s proceeds to chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit dedicated to providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.

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“It is a true honor to host the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine at Tilles Center, particularly during such trying times,” shares Tilles Center executive director Tom Dunn. “Ahead of the performance, the exterior of Tilles Center will be illuminated in blue and yellow as a sign of support and solidarity with Ukraine. This promises to be a meaningful and unforgettable evening of world-class orchestral music celebrating the strength and courage of the Ukrainian people.”

“Having performed on several occasions at Tilles Center with European orchestras, I am fully aware that this is one of the most prestigious venues in the greater New York City area, regularly hosting the great orchestras and performers of the world,” shares maestro Theodore Kuchar. “It is a great honor for the orchestra and myself to have been invited and included in your distinguished series.” alert. Such a tour should have been anticipated with focus and without distraction, and yet while preparing and attempting for life in Ukraine to continue as normal, Russia’s complete destruction of cities and regions, not to mention infrastructure which has regularly denied us access to electricity, running water, gas necessary for heat in the middle of winter, has denied every Ukrainian a normal existence. Knowing that our children and elderly parents are forced to continue with their lives in these atrocious conditions places a heavy distraction upon each of us, even during the prestige and satisfaction of this wonderful tour.”

Having performed on several occasions at Tilles Center with European orchestras, I am fully aware that this is one of the most prestigious venues in the greater New York City area, regularly hosting the great orchestras and performers of the world.

On the subject of Russian aggression in Ukraine, Kuchar added, “The orchestra and I have awaited this 40-concert tour for nearly two years, yet up until the moment we departed from Ukraine the life of every citizen has been placed on a desperate

The Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine was officially established in 1902. During the first season, the orchestra performed nearly 115 concerts, with more than 115,000 listeners. The concert programs featured the symphonies of Ludwig