More About Gerdan – Kaleidoscope of World Music
Academy Concerts at Sunnyhill presents Gerdan - Kaleidoscope of World Music is a professional music ensemble based in Washington DC metropolitan area. Founded by Ukrainian professional duo Solomia Gorokhivska and Andrei Pidkivka, musicians of Gerdan bring the fire and the edge of melodic ideas and rhythms that capture the listener.
The ensemble is named after Gerdan, a multi-colored, intricately woven beaded necklace from Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine. Like this dazzling and exquisite necklace of different colors and shapes, musicians create original arrangements of traditional Ukrainian folk melodies and rhythms that reflect their passion for blending the old with the new, in a style that is fresh, lively, and beautiful. The exclusive collection of the Ukrainian authentic flutes in combination with other traditional and modern instruments create unforgettable musical experience. Gerdan’s musicians have been acknowledged for their technique and exquisite musical presentations performing an exciting Eastern European music repertoire. They reveal their passion for traditional music in their artistic expression to build cultural bridges in time and distance.
Solomia Gorokhivska-violin/vocals
Andrei Pidkivka-flute/ethnic flutes
Daniel May-piano
Doors open at 7:00 and concerts begin at 7:30.
Admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Tickets will be available through Brown Paper Tickets.
Refreshments will be sold prior to the concert and at intermission.
Sunnyhill Church 1240 Washington Road Pittsburgh PA15228
For information call 412-969-7072
The ensemble is named after Gerdan, a multi-colored, intricately woven beaded necklace from Carpathian Mountains in Ukraine. Like this dazzling and exquisite necklace of different colors and shapes, musicians create original arrangements of traditional Ukrainian folk melodies and rhythms that reflect their passion for blending the old with the new, in a style that is fresh, lively, and beautiful. The exclusive collection of the Ukrainian authentic flutes in combination with other traditional and modern instruments create unforgettable musical experience. Gerdan’s musicians have been acknowledged for their technique and exquisite musical presentations performing an exciting Eastern European music repertoire. They reveal their passion for traditional music in their artistic expression to build cultural bridges in time and distance.
Solomia Gorokhivska-violin/vocals
Andrei Pidkivka-flute/ethnic flutes
Daniel May-piano
Doors open at 7:00 and concerts begin at 7:30.
Admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Tickets will be available through Brown Paper Tickets.
Refreshments will be sold prior to the concert and at intermission.
Sunnyhill Church 1240 Washington Road Pittsburgh PA15228
For information call 412-969-7072
Date & Time
October 21, 2022
7:30pm - 9:00pm
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