Ukrainian composer Yevhen Stankovych picked a thrilling theme for his new ballet.
“Lord of the Borysfen” goes back to the time of the Kyivan Rus and founding of Kyiv by legendary Prince Kyi, his two brothers and a sister.
The Borysfen is the name given to the Dnipro River by the ancient historian Herodotus. In Greek, it stands for a northern river.
Throughout centuries Kyivan Rus was home to many different tribes.
The people of Huns came over from Asia in the fifth century A.D.
Together with Slavs, they tried taking over the Roman Empire.
This underreported history will be reenacted on stage in a colorful ballet performance.
Sunday, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., National Opera, 50 Volodymyrska, metro Zoloti Vorota. Tickets: Hr 20-200.
