Ukrainian Christmas Concert
4 pm
Duo RELIGIMUZ
RELIGIMUZ is a musical duo of professional musicians Oleg Kolos and Nadia Pakosh. The singing duo was formed during many years of activity as deacons in the Transfiguration Church in Gorodok (former monastery of the Studite Fathers). The pair is engaged in searching and researching rare ancient, mostly Ukrainian chants. In 2019, the duo RELIGIMUZ released a unique album - a collection of all Irmos performed by the pair in the traditional style. The duo's repertoire also includes ancient chants, spiritual songs and melodies for various holidays. Authentic and at the same time classical style of singing is complemented by masterful playing on musical instruments (violin, viola, cello and others). This year saw the release of the new album "The Virgin bore a Son" (rare Christmas songs of the duo RELIGIMUZ) - a combination of different musical styles, author's readings of traditional Christmas songs and Christmas carols from around the world.
5 pm
Vocal Ensemble “Ukraine”
Christmas concert "Journey through Heaven and Earth”
a premiere presentation of a new program
The vocal ensemble "Ukraine" introduces you to the traditions of Ukrainian Christmas, presenting to you the most famous Ukrainian carols, revealing the secrets of the most important annual holiday. You will hear the story of the birth of Christ reflected in carols, as well as come in contact with the pagan age-old traditions that are combined in the motifs of charming and melodic carols symbolising the arrival of the New Year. The sky represents God, the earth represents the human.
The vocal ensemble "Ukraine" expresses the essence of Ukrainian culture, Ukrainian song, the Ukrainian soul...
We sincerely invite you!
6 pm
World-renowned Ukrainian musicians Laura Marti and Nataliya Lebedeva have collaborated for years and created many wonderful projects together.
Because of the war in Ukraine, Laura and Nataliya were forced to come to Europe and now have a mission to play concerts in support of their country. They have already played dozens of concerts in Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Austria and continue their mission: to collect money and send it for the needs of their homeland; to tell the truth about a full-scale war between Russia and Ukraine; to heal the hearts of refugees; and to introduce the musical treasures of Ukraine to European listeners.
Laura and Nataliya first performed in TGR The Green Room in an unforgettable performance in April of 2022. They’ve graciously agreed to present TGR’s last performance of 2022.
Seating is limited, please reserve a seat here.
Entrance to the concert is free, especially for our Ukrainian friends. Donations are grateful accepted, at the concert or here.
We are very grateful for the support from these foundations and institutions:
