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Free Concert: Ukraine, Three Centuries of Music
A narrated concert for violin and piano that traverses three centuries of Ukrainian music, from the Baroque period to today.
Studio L'Accord Parfait (Paris 18th)
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A violin, a piano, and three centuries of Ukrainian music told like a story.
It all begins in the 18th century with Maksym Berezovsky, who went to study in Italy like Mozart. His sonata, lost during the Napoleonic wars, was found in Paris two centuries later. We will then encounter Skovoroda, a philosopher who sang his poems on the road, followed by Lyssenko, who refused to translate his music into the language of the Russian empire. Their common thread: artists who defended their culture, sometimes at the cost of their lives.
Between dancing tunes and more serious pages, this piano and violin concert reveals Ukraine through its musicians, from the Baroque period to today. No musical knowledge is required: the pianist tells the story throughout the pieces.
With Duo a piacere: DOm Paulin (piano and narration) and Nadiia Kramarenko (violin).
This concert opens "Terre de musiques," the new cycle by the association Et voilà! which will take the public on a journey from country to country throughout the seasons.
Our take on this event
Forget dry history books and immerse yourself in three centuries of Ukrainian spirit told through violin and piano melodies. It is a moving musical narrative where every note captures the resilience of composers who dared to preserve their identity against all odds.
Experience a musical journey through three centuries of Ukrainian history at Studio L'Accord Parfait on Monday, November 16, 2026. From 20:30 to 21:30, the Duo a piacere, featuring pianist DOm Paulin and violinist Nadiia Kramarenko, performs works ranging from the Baroque era to the present day. Highlighting composers such as Berezovsky and Lyssenko, the recital blends storytelling with performance to explore the resilience of Ukrainian artists. This event, which launches the new Terre de musiques series by the association Et voilà !, is completely free. No prior musical knowledge is required, as the performance is structured to be accessible to all audience members.
Join the Duo a piacere for a unique performance on Monday, November 16, 2026, at Studio L'Accord Parfait, located in the 18th arrondissement. Running from 20:30 to 21:30, the concert serves as the inaugural event for the Terre de musiques cycle, organized by the association Et voilà !.
Pianist and narrator DOm Paulin joins violinist Nadiia Kramarenko to present a narrative program covering three centuries of Ukrainian music. The selection honors figures like Maksym Berezovsky, the philosopher Skovoroda, and the composer Lyssenko, all of whom defended their national culture through their art. The performance transitions between lighthearted dance melodies and profound, serious compositions.
Attendance is free for all visitors. The concert is designed as an accessible historical narrative, with the pianist providing context throughout the evening, ensuring that the history of these musicians is clear to everyone, regardless of their musical background.
