DeutschA multisensory concert – Saturday, 30th November 2024, 8 pm
Lyatoshynsky Trio
Mykhaylo Zakharov, violin
Artem Yasynskyy, piano
Susanne Szambelan, cello
Fabio Dondero (Incense burning): birch, nard
Program:
Yevhen Stankovych – Trio for violin, cello and piano “Epilogy
Felix Mendelssohn – Bartholdy – Piano Trio n.1 d- moll, op. 49
Astor Piazzolla – Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas
PANDA Platforma in der Kulturbrauerei, Knaackstr. 97, 10435 Berlin
Join us for a Multisensory Concert at Panda Platforma, experience classical music like never before in the unique setting of Panda Platforma. The Lyatoshynsky Trio will perform an evocative program featuring Yevhen Stankovych’s “Epilogy”, Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio No. 1, and Piazzolla’s Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas. This concert will engage all your senses, making it an unforgettable evening of immersive music with the earthy aromas of birch and the soothing essence of nard, creating a calming and spiritually enriching atmosphere. Incense appeals to one of the most neglected senses in our modern times: the olfactory. It affects the human spirit, influences our perception, and invites new experiences and emotions. These qualities inspire “Incense of Music” to combine this ancient art with music in a synesthetic project and engage the senses. For guests who are particularly sensitive to smoke, this event is not recommended. Join us for an unforgettable night that should not be missed!
Lyatoshynsky Trio was founded in 2019 by winners and laureates of prestigious international competitions. The trio focuses on performing prominent works of chamber music, particularly by Ukrainian composers, and aims to disseminate unknown or rarely performed works. Their wide-ranging repertoire spans from cotemporary music to works by Boris Lyatoshynsky, Valentyn Sylvestrov, Myroslav Skoryk, Beethoven and Mendelssohn. Their debut performance at the Konzerthaus in Vienna featuring the world premiere of Myroslav Skorik’ s Piano Trio was a great success. The trio has achieved significant success on the international stage, performing in various countries such as France, Austria, Germany, Lithuania, showcasing their commitment to bringing Ukrainian music to global audiences. This concert gave rise to subsequent performances in France, Austria, Germany and Lithuania including venues such as the Konzerthaus – Mozartsaal, the Ehrbar Sall and Arnold Schönberg Center in Vienna, the Opéra Comique in Paris, the Lviv National Philharmonic, the National Philharmonic of Ukraine in Kyiv, the Kharkiv State Opera and Ballet Theatre and the Klaipeda Concert Hall in Lithuania. In 2020 Lyatoshynsky Trio recorded its debut album, featuring two piano Trios by Borys Lyatoshynsky. The recording received wide acclaim and was among others broadcast on BBC Radio 3. In addition to their classical repertoire the Trio is constantly searching for new performance techniques and forms. In 2021 in Kyiv, the Trio performed in the multimedia project “Reflections. Lines of Fate ” which combined classical music together with 3D visualisations, offering a radically new take on the history of Ukrainian composers.
Mykhaylo Zakharov was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine. In 2005, he began his studies at the Graz University of Music in Austria with Prof. Boris Kuschnir, from which he graduated with honors, receiving his Master ‘ s Degree. Mykhaylo is an active chamber musician and has performed with renowned musicians such as Boris Kuschnir, Julian Rachlin, Nikolai Znaider, Alexey Igudesman, Jasminka Stancul, Gérard Caussé, Nobuko Imai, Franz Helmerson, M. Perényi, Orfeo Mandozzi in many countries of the world. As a soloist, he performed with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Kharkiv Philharmonic Orchestra, Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra (Croatia), Camerata Helvetica St. Gallen (Switzerland), Odesa National Philharmonic Orchestra (Ukraine), Capella Bydgostiensis Chamber Orchestra (Poland) and Kyiv Camerata. Mykhaylo has been awarded prizes from the “International Music Festival” (Bled, Slovenia), International Beethoven Wettbewerb (St. Pölten, Austria), and Fidelio Wettbewerb (Vienna, Austria). He has participated in various international music festivals, including Les Rencontres Festival (Switzerland), Kharkiv Music Fest (Ukraine), Kyiv Music Fest (Ukraine), Eilat Chamber Music Festival (Israel), Komitas Festival (Germany), the National Gallery Festival (Armenia) and Andrzej Nikodemowicz International Festival Time and Sound (Poland), UStream Festival (Austria). Founder of the Lyatoshynsky Trio.
Artem Yasynskyy was born in 1988 in Donetsk, Ukraine. He gave his first concert at the age of eight. He graduated with honors in piano from the Prokofiev State Music College in Donetsk, during which time he achieved numerous competition successes. Since 2010, he has been residing in Bremen, where he completed both a postgraduate and a master ‘ s program at the University of the Arts Bremen. Starting from 2015, Artem has been teaching piano as a lecturer at the University of the Arts Bremen. In the summer of 2021, Artem won the 2nd Prize and five additional awards at the Sydney International Piano Competition. He is also the recipient of the Gold Medal at the Cincinnati World Piano Competition in Ohio, USA. He has received awards in prestigious international piano competitions such as the Gina Bachauer Piano Competition in Salt Lake City, Utah, the Sendai International Music Competition in Japan, the Gian Battista Viotti International Piano Competition in Vercelli, Italy, and the Horowitz International Piano Competition in Kyiv, Ukraine, among others. He has performed with orchestras including the Utah Symphony in Salt Lake City, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, the National Orchestra of Ukraine, the Kharkiv Philharmonic Orchestra, the Kyiv National Philharmonic Orchestra, the Carlo Coccia Symphony Orchestra, the Sendai Philharmonic Orchestra and others. In 2016, Artem performed a solo recital at the New York Carnegie Hall.
Susanne Szambelan, cello. “Flawless intonation, fine mastery of colors and dynamics, nobility of the tone and intimacy of expression unites ” : with those words, Pizzicato Magazine describes Susanne ’ s debut album which she released in 2013 for the Polish label DUX, featuring Dvořák’ s Cello Concerto. Polish cellist Susanne Szambelan was born in New York in 1993 and grew up in Poznan, Poland. At the age of 15 she made her debut with the Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra. This led to numerous solo performances throughout Europe. In 2014 Susanne moved to Berlin, where she completed her Bachelor ‘ s and Master ‘ s degrees at the Hochschule für Musik “Hanns Eisler ” with Prof. Stephan Forck and Prof. Claudio Bohorquez. Her deep passion for chamber music led to collaborations with Daniel Hope, Boris Brovtsyn Noah Bendix-Balgley, Vogler Quartett, and frequent performances with the Karajan Academy of the Berlin Philharmonic. Susanne has performed at festivals such as the Krzyżowa- Music, Zermatt, and Santander Festivals. In the season 2021/24 Susanne is the scholarship holder of Villa Musica Rheinland-Pfalz. Her solo and chamber music performances were broadcast on ARTE Concert and Radio Deutschlandfunk Kultur. Plays a cello by Jean- Baptiste Vuillaume. Susanne is now based out of Berlin.
Birch is a deciduous tree belonging to the Betula genus, commonly found in temperate climates across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. It is known for its distinctive white or silver bark that peels off in thin layers, giving the tree its characteristic appearance. Birch has long been associated with renewal and purification in various cultures. Its bark contains natural oils with a pleasant, slightly sweet and wintergreen-like scent, often used in traditional crafts, medicines, and for burning as incense. Birch wood is lightweight yet strong, commonly used for making furniture, tools, and even paper. In herbal medicine, birch leaves and sap are known for their anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and detoxifying properties, often used in teas and treatments for joint pain or skin conditions. The tree symbolizes growth, adaptability, and resilience, making it a beloved figure in both folklore and modern culture.
Nard, also known as spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi), is a flowering plant native to the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, and China. It has been prized for thousands of years for its fragrant essential oil, which is extracted from the roots and rhizomes of the plant. Nard has a strong, earthy, and musky aroma with sweet, woody undertones, making it a popular ingredient in perfumes, incense, and traditional medicinal preparations. In ancient times, nard was considered highly valuable and was often used in religious ceremonies, particularly in the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. It is frequently mentioned in historical texts, including the Bible, where it was used for anointing and as a symbol of luxury and devotion. Nard also has medicinal uses and is known for its calming and soothing effects. It has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Tibetan medicine to relieve stress, anxiety, and insomnia, as well as to treat digestive and skin ailments. Its spiritual and therapeutic properties make it a revered plant in many cultures.
