Concert 'Vox Caelestis'
Interview on Spanish Radio
Calatayud (Spain), 28-29 November 2024
Olena Pognoievska was interviewed on two radio stations in Calatayud, Spain, on 28 and 29 November 2024, to talk about her concert ‘Vox Caelestis’, which took place in the Basilica del Santo Sepulcro of this Spanish town on 29 November 2024. Olena had the privilege of being the first soprano ever to perform in this basilica.
An interview to the Museum's Management, with Olena Pognoievska as moderator
Interview in Richard Wagner Museum
Tribschen (Lucerne), 18 August 2021
Learn about the renowned composer Richard Wagner and the Museum dedicated to him in Tribschen, Lucerne, where he lived from 1866 to 1872. Exclusive insights from Monika Sigrist, Director of the Museum, Franziska Sagner, Richard Wagner expert, and Olena Pognoievska as moderator.
Subtitles in German, English and Russian.
Pictures of the Museum
Olena Pognoievska had the privilege of interviewing, in her capacity as musicologist, the management of Richard Wagner Museum in Tribschen, Lucerne. It was an insightful conversation featuring a captivating journey into the life and works of the renowned composer Richard Wagner.
Some pictures of the museum are shown below.
A tribute to Sergei Rachmaninoff
Rachmaninoff's "Lilacs"
Lucerne (Switzerland), December 2020
Olena and pianist Denis Zhdanov beautifully captured in a recording session Rachmaninoff's romance dedicated to Lilacs, his beloved flowers. This enchanting song pays tribute to the timeless essence of love and the splendor of nature, elevated by exquisite piano melodies.
Classical Music Switzerland Association
Establishment of a classical music association
Geneva (Switzerland), 20 February 2020
Olena Pognoievska was instrumental in establishing a new classical music association in Geneva, aimed at promoting classical music, in all its forms, as well as its timeless elegance.
Olena will act as the association's president and looks forward to closely collaborating with musicians and artists, both from Switzerland and abroad.
A moving tale of unspoken love
'Stork' musical video production
Kyiv (Ukraine), August 2019
Olena collaborated with the National Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments of Ukraine (NAONI) in a mesmerizing musical video featuring the enchanting song 'Stork' by Ukrainian composer Oleksandr Bilash. Filmed at the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine, the video beautifully captures the lyrical narrative of love from the perspective of a female stork.
The soaring melodic line, accompanied by the orchestra's rich harmonies, creates a magical sensation of floating above the world.
Recording with NAONI
Treasures of Ukrainian musical heritage
Kyiv (Ukraine), June 2019
Olena had the honor of collaborating with the prestigious National Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments of Ukraine (NAONI) to capture the essence of a number of Ukrainian folk songs, in a recording session that took place at the central studios of the National Radio Company of Ukraine.
The project highlighted the enchanting melodies and beautiful harmonies of traditional Ukrainian music.
Collaboration with Kyiv Camerata Orchestra
Melody
Kyiv (Ukraine), November 2018
Olena Pognoievska collaborated with Kyiv Camerata Orchestra to deliver a captivating rendition of Melody, a musical creation of the renowned Ukrainian composer Myroslav Skoryk. The performance resulted in an unforgettable musical experience.
Resonating with Ukrainian folklore
Lukash's Reed Pipe
Kyiv (Ukraine), August 2018
Olena Pognoievska had the honor of collaborating with the renowned Ukrainian musician Victor Grytsyshyn, on a special musical arrangement intended for orchestra and voice entitled 'Lukash's Reed Pipe', originally composed by the celebrated Ukrainian composer A. Kos-Anatolsky.
This musical masterpiece narrates the captivating tale of Mavka, a mystical forest being who falls in love with a human named Lukash, enchanted by the mesmerizing sound of his reed-pipe. The blend of Grytsyshyn's arrangement, the orchestra's exceptional performance, and the soul-stirring melody harmonize to craft an extraordinary and unforgettable musical odyssey. It beautifully captures the essence of Ukrainian music and folklore, deeply resonating with all who experience it.
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