The 2nd Street Cathedral in New York City is set to host a Ukrainian music concert titled “Chervona Kalyna” on September 20, 2026. Produced by Natalie Burlutskaya and Spotlight Artists, the event celebrates Ukraine’s 35th Independence Anniversary. Tickets for the in-person performance are priced at $40.
The program’s title, Chervona Kalyna (Red Viburnum), honors a major national symbol of Ukraine that represents life, blood, love, and the homeland. The concert aims to highlight the emotional range of vibrant Ukrainian music, which moves between intimate laments and exuberant celebrations.
The lineup features several prominent musicians and artists:
– Alexander Chaplinskiy, a pianist and 2026 Puffin Foundation Grant recipient known for showcasing under-represented music. He will perform pieces by Ukrainian composer Serge Bortkiewicz, specifically selections from the cycle Esquisses de Crimée, Op. 8 (1908).
– Galina Ivannikova, a Ukrainian-American mezzo-soprano recognized for her rich voice and dramatic portrayals, who will perform Ukrainian folk pieces alongside “Shinkarka’s Song” from Alexander Rodin’s opera *Kateryna*.
– Andy Didorenko, a New York-based violinist and composer whose lyrical writing for piano and strings forms part of the repertoire.
– Yuliya Basis, a collaborative pianist and educator who performs alongside violinist and composer Andy Didorenko.
– YoonJung Hwang, a Korean-born violinist and violist active in the New York City chamber music and teaching scene.
The producer, Natalie Burlutskaya, is a New York-based producer, curator, and co-founder of Spotlight Artists and the RE:ARTISTE International Art Organization, with extensive experience in arts management and cross-disciplinary performance production.
