Journey to the East with Kirill Karabits

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Conductor Kirill Karabits explores the musical heart of eastern Europe and central Asia.

Ukrainian-born conductor Kirill Karabits takes us on a journey exploring traditions, influences and connections to reveal the musical heart of eastern Europe and central Asia.

For many years the Ukrainian-born chief conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Karabits, has championed the musical heritage of his homeland, introducing it on stage to his concert audiences so that "... music lovers in Dorset may now be the most knowledgeable in the western world about the symphonic pieces of eastern Europe and central Asia".

In this series, Kirill takes us on a journey which starts in Ukraine and heads eastwards, exploring traditions, influences and connections to reveal the musical heart of this region.

Journey to the East with Kirill Karabits: Episode 1: Ukraine

Episode 1: Ukraine

BBC Radio 3 - Journey to the East with Kirill Karabits, Episode 1: Ukraine

Conductor Kirill Karabits explores the musical heart of eastern Europe and central Asia, beginning with his homeland, Ukraine.

For many years the Ukrainian-born chief conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Kirill Karabits, has championed the musical heritage of his homeland, introducing it on stage to his concert audiences so that “...music lovers in Dorset may now be the most knowledgeable in the western world about the symphonic pieces of eastern Europe and central Asia”. 

In this series, Kirill takes us on a journey which starts in Ukraine and heads eastwards, exploring traditions, influences and connections to reveal the musical heart of this region. This first episode includes music by Sergey Prokofiev, whose pieces are infused with Ukrainian folk songs; Borys Lyatoshynsky, a member of the Ukrainian cultural renaissance in the 20th century; Ivan Karabits (Kirill’s father); living composers Valentyn Silvestrov and Anna Korsun; the Monks of Kyiv Pechersk Monastery; and traditional music from the Ukrainian National Choir.

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