Lviv National Philharmonic

The Myroslav Skoryk Lviv National Philharmonic is an artistic centre in the centre of an ancient European city and one of the leading cultural institutions in Ukraine. 

In cooperation with the National Composers Union of Ukraine, Mykola Lysenko National Music Academy, regional and foundational support, it organises the Contrasts International Contemporary Music Festival, which takes place annually since 1995 in Lviv, Ukraine. The concept of the Festival is based on the aspiration for representing the contemporary Ukrainian music in the context of world culture. The program includes compositions by different generations of Ukrainian composers as well as composers from other countries. The music of Eastern Europe is the main focus of the Festival, but certainly not exclusive. A great part of the Festival’s program includes classical composition of 20th century. he strengthening of creative ties between Ukrainian and foreign musicians is one of the key components of the mission of Contrasts. Concert performances are supplemented by lectures, master classes and discussions where the public is able to learn more about new music.

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