Peace Through Music

A history making Ukrainian Benefit concert featuring the revolutionary world premier of Borys Liatoshynsky’s original Third Symphony not performed since its composition in 1951

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Peace Shall Defeat War

The Peace Shall Defeat War Concert is a musician-led initiative aimed at raising awareness about the struggle to preserve Ukrainian music, history, and art. Our goal is to generate funds to support the ongoing efforts to maintain these essential elements of identity, culture, and heritage that are under threat due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. We also aim to bring awareness to Ukraine’s significant contributions to the classical music repertoire.

Under the direction of conductor Nickolai Podvin, this event will also foster the growth of aspiring musicians from Minnesota and beyond. We invite you to play a crucial role in making this concert a reality.

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“A composer whose voice does not read the heart of the nation has less than no value. I always felt myself to be a national composer in the fullest sense of the word, and I will remain a national composer; proving this not through words, but deeds!”

- Liatoshynsky

Daniela Palamariuk

Guest Soloist
Daniela Palamariuk, born in 2003 in Chernivtsi, began her musical education as a violinist at the age of six under the guidance of Alla Hamova at Music School No. 2 in her hometown. In 2018, she continued her studies with Liudmyla Martyniuk at the S. Vorobkevych College of Arts. Daniela was awarded a scholarship by the President of Ukraine in 2019 and has participated in numerous music projects with the Vere Music Fund.
Nickolai Podvin

Conductor/ Organizer
He is considered to be a conductor for the musicians with a lifelong goal of serving the music and making aware the musical experience to the audience. He has been highly praised by his peers and teachers who have worked with him through his education and start of his career. His dedication and passion to the music is reflected in his performances that is a sight to behold and be a part of from audiences around.
Yulia Sozanska

Concert Master
She is a 21-year-old violinist from Chernivtsi, Ukraine, relocated to London to pursue her Bachelor's degree at the Royal Academy of Music, studying under Professor György Pauk and later Professor Robin Wilson, all on a full scholarship.