The musical heart of the capital: history and location
The National Philharmonic of Ukraine is the cultural center of Kyiv, a real Mecca for all fans of musical art in its brightest manifestations. The institution has existed for over 160 years, preserving and enriching the cultural heritage of Ukraine and the world. The first concert season of the Philharmonic opened in 1863. The active musical life of the capital, the holding of contract fairs attracted the attention of famous European musicians - Franz Liszt, the Wieniawski brothers. The organizers of the events at that time were Mykola Lysenko, Pero Seletsky, Robert Pfenig and others.The Philharmonic continued its activities during the First World War. Works by Claude Debussy, Camille Saint-Saëns, and other talented composers were performed on the Kyiv stage. In general, during the first two decades of the 20th century, the most famous musicians from neighboring countries gave their performances to the public as part of their tours. With the beginning of the Second World War, the Philharmonic's activities were suspended. However, in 1944, the institution resumed its work in the historic building, because there was no building with better acoustics.
In 1962, the main Column Hall was named after the outstanding Ukrainian composer, pianist, ethnographer, and educator Mykola Vitaliyovych Lysenko. In 1996, during the Ukrainian independence, the Column Hall was reconstructed, which confidently maintains the level of the most respected concert venue in Kyiv. The National Philharmonic of Ukraine is located at Volodymyrskyi Uzviz, 2. The picturesque location and exquisite architectural ensemble of the institution from the first minutes set you up for a wonderful vacation in an atmosphere of high art. And the luxurious interior decoration and unsurpassed sound complement the vivid impressions of visitors.
Events taking place at the Kyiv Philharmonic
The repertoire of the National Philharmonic takes into account the broad tastes of the audience and includes a wide variety of events. Here you can hear the majestic organ and jazz piano, exquisite opera arias and Ukrainian folk carols. The stage of the institution hosts:- music concerts (classical, jazz and improvisation, folk, etc.);
- opera performances and musical performances;
- events within the framework of international and all-Ukrainian competitions and festivals;
- creative evenings;
- presentations, exhibitions, conferences and much more.
- Academic Symphony Orchestra of the National Philharmonic of Ukraine;
- Kyiv Chamber Orchestra;
- Kyiv Saxophonist Quartet;
- String Quartet "Caprice Classic";
- Ensemble "Merry Musicians";
- Bandura Trio "Ukrainka" and others.