Program Information
ESO Presents: The Chicago Bandura Ensemble
The week of February 24th marks eleven years since Russia first started its war on Ukraine and three years since the start of the full-scale invasion. With this concert we honor the resilience of the Ukrainian people, commemorate all who have perished through the power of music, and thank the American people for their support.
Join us in standing with Ukraine and celebrating its culture. Experience the captivating sounds of the Chicago Bandura Ensemble as they perform on the iconic Ukrainian instrument, the bandura, in a tribute to Ukraine, its people, and its enduring spirit.
Ticket information
Tickets are General Admission
Prices: Adults $20
Student tickets $5
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The Chicago Bandura Ensemble brings together talented and creative bandura players to share their music with a broad audience. All members of the Ensemble play and sing, combining the versatile modern and traditional repertoire for bandura and voice. The Ensemble has extensively performed in many prestigious venues in Chicago and neighboring states. Its members are especially dedicated to organizing and supporting numerous charity concerts. Every ensemble member is driven by their passion for the bandura and Ukrainian musical tradition, maintaining important cultural motifs while expanding the bandura’s direction as an instrument.
The bandura is the instrument that most deeply resonates with the voice and soul of Ukraine. A traditional Ukrainian stringed instrument, it gracefully blends elements of the zither and the lute. The bandura’s development closely reflects the history of the Ukrainian nation, dating back hundreds of centuries, and is considered to be the national instrument of Ukraine.
Group members include: Motria Poshyvanyk Caudill, Alina Chemerys, Vera Ivantsiv, Lesya Klimchenko, Yana Matsevych, Khrystyna Musiy, Oksana Rodak.