About this Event
The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America, a 2025 NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS Heritage Fellowship recipient, presents "A UKRAINIAN CHRISTMAS". Experience unique carols from Ukraine and beyond, featuring the enchanting and exotic 60-string instrument - the BANDURA. The 90 minute Christmas program features musicians from across North America led by Oleh Mahlay, artistic director. Visit bandura.org to learn about the ensemble
The ensemble, established in Kyiv, Ukraine in 1918, emigrated to North America in 1949 after a turbulent and perilous history. Over the past century, the ensemble has performed in Carnegie Hall, Massey Hall, Lincoln Center, and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, touching and inspiring hundreds of thousands of listeners with its performances, educational programs, and extensive discography. The ensemble continues to amplify Ukraine’s voice and to highlight the culture's history and identity.
The concert will start at 2:30 pm. Doors will open at 2:00 pm.
The event is FREE for all attendees. Goodwill donations will be collected to benefit the Ukrainian Catholic Metroplia of the United States' Healing the Wounds of War in Ukraine fund and the Bandura Education Fund.
Event venue & nearby stays
Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 830 North Franklin Street, Philadelphia, United States
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