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‘The Magic Flute’
The creation of renowned genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, “The Magic Flute,” is an all-time classic that explores values, reason and spiritual enlightenment. Staged by New York’s Metropolitan Opera, the fairy tale opera depicts the journey of Prince Tamino and his fellow companion Papageno on their mission to rescue Pamina, the daughter of the Queen of the Night. As Tamino and Papageno are granted with magically enhanced musical instruments, they assist the travelers through the challenges. The Metropolitan Opera promises “eye-popping puppetry and stunning visuals” to the audience. The opera recording will be screened in English with Ukrainian subtitles.
“The Magic Flute.” Multiplex (Lavina Mall, 6D Berkovetska St.) Dec. 28. 3 p.m. Hr 240-300
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NAONI Christmas Show
The Ukrainian National Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments, or NAONI, gives a chance to boost one’s holiday spirit ahead of Christmas and New Year. The orchestra will perform some everlasting classical music by world-known composers at the stage of Architect’s House in Kyiv. For its performances, NAONI uses Ukrainian folk instruments including bandura, kobza, tsymbaly and many others, and often collaborates with modern artists like electro-folk band Onuka or Crimean-Tatar singer Jamala, the winner of the Eurovision song contest in 2016. This time, NAONI will perform music by legendary composers like Johann Strauss, Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Mykola Leontovych, adding to the warm, pre-holiday atmosphere.
NAONI Christmas Show. Architect’s House (7 Borysa Hrinchenka St.) Dec. 23. 7 p.m. Hr 240-590
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Church of House. Christmas Eve Service
Christmas spirit will be present even at the overnight electronic music party at the Dom music bar on Dec. 28. Another installment of the Church of House parties will have a Christmas theme, and will feature house, disco, funk and jazz music played by Ukrainian DJs ST-12, JorDee and one secret guest. “This night will be dedicated exclusively to magic!” the organizers say, so who knows, perhaps the secret guest will be Santa himself.
Church of House. Christmas Eve Service: ST-12, JorDee and others. Dom (10 Sahaidachnoho St.) Dec. 28. 11 p.m. Hr 100-200. Visitors must be over 21
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‘Thousands of Lights’ New Year’s Show
While there will be many holiday-themed musical performances this week, “Thousands of Lights” show at the Zhovtnevyi Palace is the only one that will combine classical music, jazz and the voices of a children’s choir. ‘Thousands of Lights’ New Year’s Show will feature Christmas hymns and carols played by the award-winning Kyiv Virtuosi Orchestra, including “Joy to the World” and the Ukrainian “Shchedryk” that was adapted into “Carol of the Bells.” Jazz singer Olha Lukachova and her quartet will perform jazz Christmas classics, like “Let It Snow” and “Jingle Bells.” And Dzvinochok (The Bell) children’s choir will lend the show that special atmosphere of Christmas light and warmth.
Thousands of Lights. New Year’s Show. Zhovtnevyi (1 Heroiv Nebesnoi Sotni Alley). Dec. 28. 8 p.m. Hr 200-1,300
