March at the Philharmonic is a bouquet of diverse musical events: theatrical and ballet performances, baroque spectacles, jazz evenings, and exquisite classical concerts.

Sunday 02.03.2025 / 15:00. Lesia’s Parlor

The performance “Conversation” based on a short story by Lesia Ukrainka. A tribute to the 154th anniversary of Lesia Ukrainka’s birth featuring actress Lidiia Danylchuk, soprano Sofia Soloviy, and pianist Oksana Rapita.

The performance will also include the presentation of the painting “Lesia” by renowned Ukrainian post-impressionist and expressionist artist Mykhailo Demtsiu.

Sunday 02.03.2025 / 19:00. Spring Elegy

Elegiac, lyrical, and deeply heartfelt – Ukrainian music is recognized worldwide for these qualities. To preserve native melodies for centuries to come, Ukrainian composers have crafted a unique formula intertwining folk expression with refined instrumental sound.

Thus, the Philharmonic’s spring season will begin with a carefully selected program of works by Ukrainian classical music masters performed by the Academic Chamber Orchestra “Virtuosos of Lviv,” conducted by Volodymyr Syvohip, featuring soloists: soprano Sofiya Soloviy and pianist Violina Petrychenko.

Thursday 06.03.2025 / 19:00. Jazz Improvisations by Oleksandr Saratskyi

The program will include arrangements of Ukrainian folk songs, piano works, improvisations, jazz standards, and global hits. The Lviv premiere of Oleksandr Saratskyi’s Piano Concerto No. 9 (with an improvisational piano part) will be a special highlight.

This concert is part of a nationwide tour, through which the composer and pianist aims to inspire and uplift audiences with exquisite music during these challenging times of war.

Friday 07.03.2025 / 18:00. Cossacks of Podillia: Choir, Ballet, Orchestra

An enchanting tapestry of Ukrainian folk songs and traditional dances from various regions of our diverse and vast Ukraine – this is how one can briefly describe the concert being prepared for you by the magnificent “Cossacks of Podillia.”

On March 7, join us in diving into the wellsprings of folk wisdom and enjoying all the colors of Ukrainian art! Stunning choreographic compositions, soul-touching songs, a breathtaking stage spectacle – all this and much more await you this evening!

Saturday 08.03.2025 / 18:00. Breath

As spring awakens outside the window and every breath is filled with freshness and light, the soul longs to sing. A dreamy and uplifting vocal evening with the INSO-Lviv Orchestra, the “Dumka” Choir, and exceptional soloists Tetiana Zhuravel, Volodymyr Shchihil, and Maksym Salnikov, under the baton of the magnetic conductor Raymond Janssen, will take place on the first Saturday of spring – March 8.

The concert program will feature operatic masterpieces that inspire, uplift, move, and captivate. Exquisite arias, passionate duets, and grand choral scenes will transport you to a world of profound emotions and breathtaking bel canto beauty.

Sunday 09.03.2025 / 17:00. Music and Poetry: Taras Shevchenko

To commemorate Taras Shevchenko’s birthday, the National Choir “Dudaryk” is preparing a special evening where the poetry of the great Kobzar will come alive through contemporary musical interpretations! From classical to jazz, from choral grandeur to chamber lyricism – this evening will reveal the depth and strength of Ukrainian poetic tradition.

The event will feature not only Taras Shevchenko’s poetry but also works by Hrytsko Chubai, Vasyl Stus, Viktor Neborak, Yuriy Izdryk, and Serhiy Zhadan – offering a poetic and musical perspective on Ukraine.

Tuesday 11.03.2025 / 19:00. Colorless Moon

For Serene de Labom, the emotional aspect is paramount, as the purpose of her visits remains to provide moral support to Ukrainians. Over the past three years, the soloist has given more than ten concerts in Lviv and has actively performed in support of Ukraine across European countries.

In recent years, Serene’s programs have expanded to include Ukrainian music, and this evening will feature vocal works by Myroslav Skoryk, as well as “Three Inventions for Four Melodic Instruments” by Oleksandr Kozarenko.

Wednesday 12.03.2025 / 19:00. El Gran Ástor. FueGo Orchestra

The FueGo Orchestra quartet will take the stage, enchanting listeners with the refined melodies of Astor Piazzolla’s tango and other masterpieces that reveal a palette of passion, tenderness, and drama. The music will come to life in a new light thanks to the vibrant interpretations of this talented ensemble.

Adding to the atmosphere, poet Andriy Permyakov will take on the role of Astor Piazzolla, transporting you through words into the world of the genius maestro.

Friday 14.03.2025 / 19:00. Penderecki, Liszt, Brahms

Lord Byron’s epic poem “Mazeppa” became one of the most influential artistic works in history, and another prominent Romantic-era composer, Franz Liszt, also took on this popular theme. His primary goal was not only to musically depict humanity’s struggle against nature but also to present Mazeppa, who rises after a fall to become a great leader among men. Continuing the Romantic spirit, Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 will also be performed. The composer’s excessive self-criticism and high expectations left little room for confidence in the young Brahms.

Complementing these two works, the program will also feature Krzysztof Penderecki’s Concerto for Viola and Symphony Orchestra. Despite the modernist era’s rejection of Romanticism, the concerto’s main theme remains a sigh and a poignant monologue, elevating the viola’s voice from the depths of the human soul.

Sunday 16.03.2025 / 11:30. The Adventures of Vesnyanka

“The Adventures of Vesnyanka” is a unique ballet by renowned Ukrainian composer Zhanna Kolodub, written especially for children!

In collaboration with the ballet school-theater “L.Stage,” we are preparing a special event—a children’s ballet. A magical and vibrant spectacle that, in addition to exquisite costumes, weightless choreography, and beautiful music, will bring many surprises for the audience. No one tells a fairytale story better than children.

Sunday 16.03.2025 / 18:00. Academy & Lohvyn

The fusion of youth and experience – this is the secret to the virtuoso level and unstoppable energy of the Lviv Chamber Orchestra “Academy”! This time, the concert program will bring together classical masterpieces such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Adagio and Fugue in C minor and the baroque gem – Johann Sebastian Bach’s Violin Concerto in A minor, alongside fresh new Ukrainian music – “Nocturne” by Bohdana Frolyak and “City of Mary” by Zoltan Almashi.

The performers will also play a piece by the Philharmonic’s patron, Myroslav Skoryk – the Concerto for Piano, Strings, and Bass Drum.

Monday 17.03.2025 / 19:00. Kosenko, Brahms, Fil

Master’s Exam Concert

Lviv National Music Academy named after Mykola Lysenko

In celebration of the 180th anniversary of the Lviv National Music Academy named after Mykola Lysenko, an important tradition co-established with the Philharmonic is being revived – the holding of state exams in the Stanislav Liudkevych Hall. This time, the Symphony Orchestra of the Opera Studio of the Lviv National Music Academy, conducted by Modest Mentsinskyi, will perform works by Johannes Brahms, Viktor Kosenko, and the premiere of Symphony No. 1 “Chaos” by Marian Fil.

Thursday 20.03.2025 / 19:00. Ode to Resilience

“Ode to Resilience” – a symphony of freedom in times of trials. This unique cultural-charitable initiative merges artistic creativity with military experience. A series of concerts will feature symphonic works by contemporary composers, inspired by the events of the war in Ukraine.

These compositions will be conducted by Serhiy Lykhomanenko, who has been serving on the front lines in Donetsk for three years as an officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The project aims not only to demonstrate the indomitable Ukrainian spirit but also to unite the international community through the power of music.

BACH Marathon.

Every year, in honor of Johann Sebastian Bach’s birthday, the Lviv National Philharmonic hosts the “Bach Marathon.” Most of the world celebrates the composer’s birth on March 21 according to the old calendar, as Protestant Germany adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1700 with the agreement that all dates prior to 1699 would remain unchanged.

Friday 21.03.2025 / 17:45. BACH Marathon. Prelude

Friday 21.03.2025 / 19:00. BACH Marathon. Performance

Saturday 22.03.2025 / 18:00. BACH Marathon. Postlude

Sunday 23.03.2025 / 11:30. Forest Music School. Class of Musical Figures

The Forest Music School is a special magical place where everyone can touch the enchanting world of music. The renowned sound boy Dzen-Boom, now living on Earth, is eager to expand his musical knowledge.

Like a real music school, the Forest Music School has special music classes led by unique teachers and mentors. After completing such a class, each participant will receive a special mark, and most importantly, the skills and knowledge to successfully graduate and earn a “golden medal.” Additionally, before each concert, at 11:00 AM, young listeners will enjoy fun interactive activities from the “TEMPO” Music Development Center.

Sunday 23.03.2025 / 18:30. Carmina Burana

The legendary “Carmina Burana” by Carl Orff on the stage of the Lviv Philharmonic – this is an event you cannot miss!

Philosophy and mysticism, simplicity and luxury, the earthly and the spiritual are intertwined in this grand scenic cantata that brought its creator worldwide fame. The central symbol of the work is the Wheel of Fortune, which embodies both cyclicality and infinity. Human nature seeks joy and pleasure, yet carefreeness is always followed by drama and misfortune, and wealth and luck never last forever. Orff’s bright and highly emotional music leaves no listener indifferent: its motifs stay in memory for a long time, and its powerful energy forever imprints itself in the heart.

Tuesday 25.03.2025 / 19:00. Dvořák & Kos-Anatolsky

Master’s Exam Concert

Lviv National Music Academy named after Mykola Lysenko

To mark the 180th anniversary of the Lviv National Music Academy named after Mykola Lysenko, an important tradition co-established with the Philharmonic is being revived – holding state exams in the Stanislav Liudkevych Hall. This time, the Symphony Orchestra of the Opera Studio of the Lviv National Music Academy, conducted by Sofia Dumich, will perform Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 in G major and Anatoliy Kos-Anatolsky’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in A minor, featuring soloist Vitaliy Dvorovyi.

Thursday 27.03.2025 / 19:00. Songs of Five Centuries. Poets

Dudaryk has prepared a new concert program for you. This time, a healing elixir of exquisite Ukrainian poetry and music. We are honored to invite you to an evening of unparalleled songs by beloved poets.

Beautiful and refined, without pretension or academic formality. Stus and Skovoroda, Franko and Symonenko, Antonych and Ukrainka will come to life in well-known and new songs. This evening of premieres will be complemented by the “Virtuosos of Lviv” Orchestra, Dudaryk Band, the male ensemble of the Dudaryk Chapel, and outstanding soloists: Anna Shumarina, Daria Kudryk, Yuriy Yosyfovych, Taras Riznyak, Nazar Omelchuk, and soloists of the chapel.

Friday 28.03.2025 / 19:00. Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns, Schubert

The romantic highlight of March will be a concert featuring the music of three leading Romantic composers: Felix Mendelssohn, Camille Saint-Saëns, and Franz Schubert.

“Virtuosity gives a composer wings to rise above the ordinary and banal,” said Saint-Saëns after the premiere of his Cello Concerto No. 1. Join the musicians of the Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Lviv National Philharmonic, soloist Maksym Rymar, and conductor Gudni Emilsson for an evening of lyrical cello melodies and orchestral virtuosity.

Sunday 30.03.2025 / 14:30. Festive Academy

Celebrating the 210th anniversary of Mykhailo Verbytsky’s birth

The Festive Academy dedicated to the 210th anniversary of Mykhailo Verbytsky’s birth will feature works of various genres: sacred music, “singing plays,” guitar, and symphonic compositions performed by the Lviv Academic Male Choir “Dudaryk,” the Academic Instrumental Ensemble “Vysokyi Zamok,” international competition laureate guitarist Viktor Palamarchuk, and the folk ensembles “Akolada” and “Verbychenka.”

Today, during a time of war, the anthem “Ukraine Has Not Yet Perished” holds a special place in the nation’s life. This music inspires soldiers, leads them into battle, instills faith and hope for victory, and paves the way for the future: “And in our Ukraine, destiny will shine,” and “In our Ukraine, glory will stand among the nations.”

Sunday 30.03.2025 / 19:00. Ivan Paduart. Jazz Concert

On March 30, at the Lviv Philharmonic, Ivan Paduart will perform a concert in a quartet with Ukrainian musicians, featuring original compositions by the renowned European musician.

In 2022, Ivan Paduart supported Ukraine by giving three free concerts as part of the Jazz Bez festival in Lviv, Rivne, and Uman. This year, he returns to Ukraine, collaborating with Ukrainian stars – bassist and composer Ihor Zakus, trumpeter Yaroslav Kazmirchuk, and drummer Yaroslav Borys. Ivan Paduart, a pianist who has played with legends like Toots Thielemans, Richard Bona, Manu Katché, and Richard Galliano, is set to bring an unforgettable jazz experience.