A violin virtuoso playing fiery Slavic and gypsy melodies and a torchy jazz singer performing her own songs will join in concert to open the 24th season of Music at the Grazhda on Sunday, July 2, at 7 p.m., at Grazhda Hall, Ukraine Road (off Rt.
23A), Jewett, NY. Vasyl Popadiuk is a classically trained violinist from Ukraine, now living in Toronto and performing internationally for enthusiastic and admiring audiences. In addition to appearing as a violin soloist, Popadiuk has been the dynamic lead player in the ensemble PAPA DUKE, a group that plays a fusion of Eastern European melodies in an energetic style mixing classic pop, rock, and jazz.
It is this unique musical persona that the violinist will bring to the concert on the mountaintop. Joining Popadiuk on July 2 will be Marianna Vynnytsky, a soulful singer who composes her own songs. Ukrainian-born Marianna completed her musical studies at the Kyiv Conservatory and performed in several well-known ensembles in Kyiv.
She made her New York debut in 1995, singing the jazz compositions of Myroslav Skoryk and later touring the United States and Canada with this repertoire. In the upcoming concert with Popadiuk, Marianna will sing some of her own songs, including "Autumn," "Island of Love," and "Melting Snow.
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