From August 24, the Odesa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet will host the IX International Arts Festival Velvet Season. The event will traditionally feature leading performers and conductors from across Ukraine.
This information is shared on the official page of the city of Odessa.
This year, the festival will begin on Ukraine’s Independence Day with the author’s project “VLASNE. Ukrainian Project. Four Centuries of Ukrainian Music: From Bortnyansky to Vakarchuk.” The project will present Ukraine’s musical heritage, spanning from 18th-century classical music to contemporary compositions.
Throughout the festival, audiences can look forward to performances by top opera voices of the country, a conductor parade, and appearances by star guests. Visitors will have the chance to enjoy iconic musical works in one of Europe’s most beautiful theaters.
