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Austrian tour operators launched an unusual touristic tourdesigned for fans of singing style called yodel. Hikers wander through the Ziller Valley, a broad trail narrows opening the way for only the most avid travellers, then track leads upwards. Tourists look into the interactive station shaped as a giantsonorous walk-in cowbell, then they go around thelargest alpine horn and head to place...

22.01.2022 | music, traditions, culture, Austria

Fado: Gentleness and deftness of Portuguese romances

Twelve-string guitar, the twilight of Portuguese nights, candles, and soul-gripping voice… Dramatic incentives of fado song tell about unrequited love. It cannot appear in the crossroads of destinies; however, it enables feelings to embody into the touching sounds of Portuguese romances.

17.10.2021 | music, art, Portugal

Duduk: music evocating love

This music is one and a half thousand years. Gentle and penetrating melodies played on the flute duduk have been called ‘the voice of eternity’. In Armenia where people esteem national motives believe that in duduk there is a soul of apricot tree what made tree sound. Staying plangent and soul-touching, they are framed with the sound evocating light wistfulness.

30.03.2021 | music, Armenia

The Ambassador Elena Leticia Teresa Mikusinski held a diplomatic reception, the world-famous Argentine singer Gerónimo Rauch became an honored guest

The Column Hall of the Kyiv City State Administration on June 11 welcomed guests of the Embassy of the Argentine Republic to Ukraine on the occasion of a national day. The Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, representatives of the government and its agencies, partners of the embassy, the business community and the media lined up to congratulate the head of a foreign diplomatic institution and express their greetingss to friendly Argentina.

13.06.2019 | music, art, diplomacy, ambassador, República Argentina

Know Ukrainians: DakhaBraha

Their song, Sho Z-Pod Duba, is featured in the Fargo series and the commercial with David Beckham, Thai schoolgirls teach Koliskov in a music lesson, and their concerts are eagerly awaited around the world. Continuing a series of inspirational stories about talented Ukrainians in the “Know Ours” column, Outlook tells about the most original, controversial and popular Ukrainian team “DakhaBrakha” abroad.

17.12.2018 | music, Ukraine, proud, know ukrainians

Know Ukrainians: Continuous music of Lubomyr Melnyk

The music as long as the eternity or, in other words, Continuous music is the genre which causes loud arguments in professional circles. Lubomyr Melnyk, Canadian composer of Ukrainian origination sees in his ‘child’ Continuous music continuation of classic traditions. Which rules his scripts follow will OUTLOOK tell in the following material of the rubrics ‘Look at us!’

15.09.2018 | music, personalities, know ukrainians

In the rhythm of jazz. The Ambassador of Norway has invited guests to the musical evening

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Norway to Ukraine Ule Terje Horpestad has invited guests to the residence to enjoy a summer evening with subtle jazz tunes.

26.06.2018 | music, Norway, diplomacy

Concert "Dedication" by singer Viktor Rud was held in Kyiv with the support of the German Embassy

The National Philharmonic of Ukraine with the support of the German Embassy hosted a concert of opera and chamber singer Viktor Rud. The event was held within the framework of the "Week of Germany in Ukraine" from 10 to 26 November in 14 cities of our country.

23.11.2017 | music, Germany, diplomacy

György Oravecz. Interview with Hungarian piano player whose hands floats above the key-buttons

During seven years autumn Kyiv is full of the sounds of breath-taking melodies and touching etudes of the prominent Hungarian composer Ferencz Liszt. It has become a kind tradition for the Embassy of Hungary to invite the best musicians in Ukraine as well as the loyal students of maestro before his birthday. This year the famous piano player György Oravecz came to the capital of Ukraine to perform the legendary plays of Liszt…The project OUTLOOK has been lucky to speak to the famous musician.

27.10.2017 | music, Hungary

In Kyiv the concert BAKU JAZZ took place

In Kyiv under the support of Azerbaijan and Union of Azerbaijan youth of Ukraine the concert of Jazz music BAKU JAZZ in Kyiv was going. The musical evening organized outdoors in one of the most beautiful corners of our capital – Haidar Aliev Square became the gift from the organizers to Kyiv citizens and guests of the city.

16.05.2017 | music, diplomacy, Azerbaijan, Kyiv

Under the auspices of the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Kyiv the evening of classical music happened

In honor of 25-th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Azerbaijan in the capital the evening of classical music was organized. The event happened in the column hall of National philharmonic of Ukraine.

11.05.2017 | music, diplomacy, ambassador, Azerbaijan

The Embassy of Australia arranged in Kyiv the party in honor of Eurovision

The Embassy of Australia in Ukraine and personally Charge d’Affaires of Australia Bruce Edwards organized and hold party dedicated to the song contest Eurovision 2017 in one of Kyiv nightclubs.

08.05.2017 | music, diplomacy, Australia

The Ambassador of Argentina attended the concert ‘El Gran Astor’ of Ukrainian teams ‘Kwarud’ and ‘Con Amore’

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Argentinean Republic to Ukraine Alberto Hose Alonso along with the spouse and employees of Diplomatic administration visited the concert ‘El Gran Astor’ of young Ukrainian musical bands ‘Kwarud’ and ‘Con Amore’ in Kyiv House of Scientists of National Academy of Science of Ukraine.

28.03.2017 | music, diplomacy, República Argentina

The Four Aces Guitar Quartet kicked off the celebrations of 25 years of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Belgium

On March 10th, 1992, Ukraine and Belgium signed the agreement establishing diplomatic relations. To celebrate this ‘silver jubilee’, the Embassy of Belgium will organize a series of events throughout the year, starting with a concert by the Four Aces Guitar Quartet and the presentation of an edible art work by Steve Schepens.

14.03.2017 | music, diplomacy, Belgium

In Kyiv it was the concert dedicated to the memory of Heydar Aliev

Under the auspices of embassy of Azerbaijan in National musical academy of Ukraine named after P.I. Chaykovskyy there was a concert dedicated to the memory of national leader of Azerbaijan nation Heydar Aliev.

12.12.2016 | music, art, diplomacy, Azerbaijan

In Kyiv the concert of Arabian and Andalusian song dedicated to the 73-rd anniversary of Lebanon’s Independence

On the 28-th of November in International centre of culture and art in Kyiv there was a festive concert of Arabian and Andalusian songs dedicated to the 73-rd anniversary of independence of Lebanon organized by the Embassy of this state to Ukraine and personally Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Mrs Klod Al Hajal.

29.11.2016 | music, diplomacy, Lebanon

In Kyiv there was a concert dedicated to the Day of King of Belgium

On the 15-th of November, in Kyiv in National Philharmonic of Ukraine the official concert dedicated to the Day of the King of Belgium happened. The event was organized by the Embassy of Kingdom of Belgium to Ukraine and personally Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Luc Jacobs. All the musical pieces in this evening sounded at the performance of Belgium ensemble ‘Het Collectief’ which performed in Ukraine firstly.

16.11.2016 | music, Belgium, dipomacy

In Kyiv under auspices of embassy of Latvia the concert ‘Ukrainian and Latvian dialogue’ took place

In the Hall of Columns named after Lysenko of National Philharmonic of Ukraine under auspices of Embassy of Latvian Republic to Ukraine and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Juris Poikans in course of International concert cycle ‘Elite evenings of chamber music of Eugenia Basalaeva’ there was the first concert of ‘Ukrainian and Latvian Dialogue’ of new international concert project ‘Music Festival of Ukraine in Northern Baltic countries UKRAINIAN AND NORDIC-BALTIC MUSIC FEST’.

01.06.2016 | music, diplomacy, Latvia

Embassy of Israel Holds Concert in Honor of 25th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Ukraine

On May 26 at the National Philharmonic of Ukraine a concert took place, dedicated to 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Israel.

27.05.2016 | music, Israel, diplomacy

Embassy of Korea Orchestrates “Music Dialogues” Concert

Embassy of Korea in Ukraine and personally Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Lee Yang-gu orchestrated and held solemn concert “Music Dialogues of Korea and Ukraine” dedicated to culture relations and cooperation between the two countries.

13.04.2016 | music, diplomacy, South Korea

Embassy of Lebanon in Ukraine Orchestrates Concert Program of Works by Lebanese Composer

In the National Philharmonic of Ukraine a concert of Merited Academic Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine was held; this time they performed a program compiled of works of a famous Lebanese composer Elias Rahbani.

11.12.2015 | music, diplomacy, Lebanon

White Jazz Syncopation

“I don’t mean a thing if it ain’t that swing”, - that’s what famous jazz musician Glenn Miller used to say. African slaves brought to the USA began performing ‘dotty’ rhythm and swinging pulsations for white jazzmen to take up mysterious syncope later. At that, “black” and “white” jazz were going in separate directions: Africans preferred improvisation while Europeans opted for ready melodies.

25.10.2015 | music, history, personalities

VIDEO: Sharq Taronalari 2015

In last days of summer friendly Samarqand opened its doors for hundreds of talented singers, dancers and musicians from all over the world, who came there to participate in International Music Festival “Sharq Taronalari” (“Melodies of the East”). Team of the OUTLOOK did its part and headed for Uzbekistan to adopt practices and get better acquainted with music culture.

03.09.2015 | festival, music, Uzbekistan

International Music Festival “Sharq Taronalari” Concludes in Samarqand

In last days of summer friendly Samarqand opened its doors for hundreds of talented singers, dancers and musicians from all over the world, who came there to participate in International Music Festival “Sharq Taronalari” (“Melodies of the East”). Team of the OUTLOOK did its part and headed for Uzbekistan to adopt practices and get better acquainted with music culture.

01.09.2015 | festival, music, Uzbekistan

Concert 'Europen Music at the Ottoman Court' Takes Place in Kyiv with the Support of the Embassy of Turkey in Ukraine

Concert 'European Music at the Ottoman Court' took place in the Great Hall of Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine with the supportof support of the Embassy of Turkey in Ukraine.

17.06.2015 | music, Ukraine, Turkey, diplomacy

Some Like It… Vinyl

Today, on International Music Day, editorial staff of OUTLOOK is telling you about old faithful jazz. Its devote followers keep holding the line till now: while using advantages of the digital era, they remain vinyl enthusiasts and they have their reasons for that…

01.10.2014 | music, do you know

Ukrainian blood on the world's strings

At school in classes of Ukrainian we all have been told about how melodic our mother tongue is. We must have been proud of the fact although failing to fully realize its meaning. Now finding out about one or another performer of our heritage I don't get surprised because Ukrainian language is incredibly musical and it is transferred genetically from generation to generation even on different continents. Outlook came up with the own list of "voices" that "language of a nightingale's song" can peep from.

22.08.2014 | music, personalities

Food for hearing: kind regards from Ethiopia

African music is fettered by checkered stereotypes thickly as hyleas situated in the same place are covered with lianas. The reality, however, is that in skillful hands anything can tune up in variations of overtones. These were the motives that originated in hot tropics that influenced establishment of bands all over the world.

08.08.2014 | music, traditions, Africa, Ethiopia

Violinist for a Trumpeter: interview with member of Gogol Bordello Sergey Ryabtsev and composer Alexandr Ratmansky

Slightly over a month ago the first musical film for kids in the years of independence premiered in Ukraine, it is called “Trumpeter”, directed by Anatoliy Mateshko.

29.05.2014 | music, cinema, interview, personalities