Our Mission
The Ukrainian Classical Voice Project is a newly founded groundbreaking educational initiative which focuses on giving voice to the underrepresented composers of Ukraine, while also celebrating and promoting the nation's stunning musical heritage.
Introducing American and global audiences to these rarely-heard musical treasures strongly aligns with our convictions about social justice, supporting the marginalized creative groups and the concept of equality at large. To us at UCVP, fighting for Ukrainian voice means fighting for inclusion, fair representation, diversity and artistic integrity.
The UCVP offers Ukrainian diction coaching for singers, provides music scores, IPA transcription resources, organizes workshops, presentations and seminars on Ukrainian art songs and operatic arias in colleges and universities across the United States and beyond. We frequently put together concerts, recitals and community events meant to spread the word about these unique masterpieces, delivering easy access to the immersive experience for both the audiences and performers.
It is endlessly exciting and meaningful to be able to introduce the world to the magic of Ukrainian vocal repertoire. We invite you to explore it and sincerely hope you will fall in love with its timeless beauty, wisdom and centuries-old legacy, just as much as we have.
As Ukraine reclaims its national identity, we can all be a part of the Ukrainian spirit through song.
It is time for the voice of Ukraine to be heard. We are all Ukrainian today.
Press
"Songs from the Heart" Benefit for Ukraine
UCVP founder Irina Petrik is interviewed by the News-10 ABC team about the Songs from the Heart Benefit for Ukraine concert at the renowned Troy Music Hall. All proceeds were sent to Ukraine as a humanitarian relief.
"An Intention To Awaken The World"
American composer Evan Mack and Mariupol-born Ukrainian baritone Ihor Mostovoj discuss the meaning behind the new song cycle "Letters from the Frontline" after a recent world premiere in Montreal, QC.
"Three Musical Performances Bring Ukrainian Talent To Town"
Kyiv-born and NY Capital-region based Ukrainian soprano Irina Petrik talks about the upcoming performances of the National Symphony of Ukraine, the National Ballet of Ukraine and the birth of the Ukrainian Classical Voice Project.
Letters from the Front Line
The Ukrainian Classical Voice Project's founder Irina Petrik recently developed IPA diction resources, phonetic transliteration and pronunciation audio guides for the new original work "Letters from the Front Line" by the American composer Evan Mack.
This song cycle for baritone features five powerful poems by a Ukrainian warrior poet Pavlo Vyshebaba, currently defending Ukraine on the battlefield.
The piece was conceived as a symbol of alliance among those who stand for freedom and sovereignty, and a reminder to be steadfast for the cause. The world premiere took place in February 2024 at the famed Salle Bourgie in Montreal, QC and was performed in original Ukrainian by the Mariupol-born opera singer Ihor Mostovoj and pianist Serhiy Salov.
Слава Україні! Героям слава!
Providing Dictation, IPA Transcription, and Audio Guides
Ukrainian Classical Voice Project provided diction, IPA transcription and audio guides for the beautiful new work by an American composer Tom Shelton, "Passing Dreams", based on the traditional Ukrainian lullaby "Ой ходить сон коло вікон".
The piece was commissioned by Crescent City Choral Festival in New Orleans in 2022. It was recently performed by the celebrated mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, as part of her famed "Eden" tour. She was accompanied by the Princeton Girl Choir at Princeton University. The performance featured traditional bandura players Halya Leskiv and Oksana Telepko.
Bravi tutti! Разом до перемоги!
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