JEWETT, N.Y. – July 7 marks the return of a cherished summer tradition as the acclaimed Music and Art Center of Greene County (MACGC), also known as “Music at Grazhda,” launches its 36th year of bringing world-class performers to the architecturally distinctive and acoustically impeccable Grazhda Concert Hall.
Soprano Maria Antunez from the National Opera in Washington and tenor Martin Messpaumer will be the featured artists of the opening concert. This husband-and-wife duo will sing famous opera arias and songs. Volodymyr Vynnytsky, the artistic director of MACGC, will be at the piano.
July 14 brings a chamber music concert with violinist Richard Young, cellist Natalia Khoma, pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky and soprano Anna Kosachevich, a debuting young singer, who will perform works by Mozart, Beethoven, Purcell and Ukrainian songs.
The August 4 program will celebrate the 80th birthday of one of the most renowned Ukrainian composers, Myroslav Skoryk. His music wii be performed by violinist Nazar Pylatiuk, cellist Ms. Khoma and pianist Mr. Vynnytsky.
The fund-raising concert will be held on August 18. The trio Kyiv – Mr. Pylatiuk, Ms. Khoma and Mr. Vynnytsky – will play works by Western and Ukrainian composers.
Pianist Stanislav Khristenko, the winner of several international piano competitions, will make his debut at the final concert at Grazhda on August 25. His program is titled “Mostly Chopin.”
Grazhda Concert Hall is located on Route 23A at Jewett Center (adjacent to the Ukrainian church). All concerts begin at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $20 for general admission, $15 for senior citizens, $12 for members. Fund-raising concert: $35.
Additional information is available at www.Grazhdamusicandart.org or by calling 518-989-6479.