An outdoor concert is a perfect way to spend time in summer, listening to good live music in the cool of the evening.
Concert platforms and clubs in Kyiv have prepared a rich program of events coming up in June.
Kyiv Post has picked some of the most interesting ones.
Classics in the garden
Svitlo (Light) Concert initiative is aimed to start the new concert culture in Ukraine. The motto of the team is “We make magic concerts.” It has announced four outdoor musical events for the first month of summer – a concert by the orchestra Kyiv Virtuosos on June 2, two Serenades evenings on June 9 and 16, Harp and Orchestra concert on June 17. All of them will be held in a beautiful and relaxing place – Gryshko National Botanical Garden – where the visitors can enjoy both music and nature.
Classics in the garden. June 2, 9, 16, 17. 8 p.m. Gryshko National Botanical Garden (1 Tymiriazev St.) Hr 300
Poems and Jazz on the roof
Kasha Saltsova, a Ukrainian singer, and leader of the Krykhitka band, will read literary works to jazz music. The program includes love letters of Ukrainian writers, poetry written in Kyiv and poems about the love to Kyiv. A singer will also tell the secrets of a relationship between two prominent Ukrainian writers – Lesya Ukrainka and Olga Kobylianska. The evening is to be held in the concert hall located on the roof, where the charming panoramic view on the city opens.
Poetry and Jazz on the roof. June 7. 8 p.m. Roof (37-41 Sichovyh Striltsiv St.) Hr 150-450
Classics on the terrace
D12 terrace is a great place to spend the night – relax, drink wine, and watch the sunset listening to classics. National Chamber Orchestra “Kyiv Soloists,” which includes violins, violas, and cellos, will play the music of 20th century – famous compositions by Strauss, Shostakovich, Britten, Schnittke, and Andersen.
Classics on the terrace. June 13. 8 p.m. D12 (12 Desiatynna St.) Hr 150-350
Jazz on the roof – Love Songs
This romantic evening on the roof was prepared for all those who want to dive into the love mood. The event is a great occasion to spend time with the loved ones and enjoy a summer night. Ruslan Egorov Quartet, which consists of four talented jazz musicians, will play compositions saturated with love.
Jazz on the roof – Love Songs. June 14. 8 p.m. Roof (37-41 Sichovyh Striltsiv St.) Hr 150-450
Jazz at the beach
The club South Coast of Kyiv sets two events this month that will unite the lovers of summer and jazz. On June 15 National Academic Brass Band of Ukraine will entertain the visitors with the music of jazz legends – Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Bassey, Frank Sinatra, James Brown, Ray Charles, Herbie Hancock. On June 22 Ruslan Egorov Quartet will play Brazilian music Bossa Nova, which combines hot samba and jazz. The events will take place on Trukhaniv island right at the beach, which is 200 meters from Pishohidnyi (Pedestrian) Bridge.
Jazz at the beach. June 15, 22. 8 p.m. Trukhaniv island. Hr 200. On June 15 – Hr 300.
Poems and Jazz on Terrace
The thematic evening will try to create an atmosphere of Paris in 1920s, when everyone wanted to have fun. It was also a golden time for jazz, which was in bloom. The visitors will have an opportunity to listen to Pavlo Ignatiev playing the piano, Lana Merkulova singing and Ivan Yakimov reading poetry at the beautiful terrace.
Poems and Jazz on Terrace. June 22. 8 p.m. D12 (12 Desiatynna St.) Hr 150-450
