Ukrainian Muse

Apollo Chamber Players present a concert inspired by the Ukrainian Muse.

Through epic, thought-provoking works by Dvořák, Prokofiev, and a new commission (20×2020 No.13) by Ukrainian composer-conductor Virko Baley, we explore Slavic and Eastern European musical heritage.

Dr. Baley’s new work is inspired by the music of ethnic Tatars and gives voice to the current plight of Crimea.

Lauded Ukrainian-American pianist Pavel Gintov and violinist Oleg Sulyga join as guest artists, and University of Houston musicologist Howard Pollack  presents a pre-concert talk at 7:30pm.

Program includes:​
​Virko Baley: Dreamtime Suite No. 5, “Voices from the Steppes…” for piano quintet (20×2020 No. 13) World Premiere
​Virko Baley: Partita No. 3 “Rondo-Hopak’ for violin and piano
Prokofiev: String Quartet No. 2 in F Major, Op. 92
Dvořák: Piano Trio No. 4 in E Minor, Dumky