Despite air raid alerts, Russian attacks, and power outages, Ukrainian musicians continue to perform, build international partnerships, and earn recognition abroad. Recent achievements by orchestral musicians, a composer and a conductorshow that Russia’s war has not halted the development of Ukraine’s classical music scene.
Ukrainian orchestra and choir record Gounod for Danish opera project
The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine and the National Choir of Ukraine “Dumka” have recorded excerpts from Charles Gounod’s “Romeo and Juliet,” despite air raid alerts, missile and drone attacks, power outages, and transport disruptions.
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The recording was conducted by Alla Kulbaba. Soloists included Taras Berezhanskyi, Danylo Kotok, Hanna Tverdova, Oleh Zlakoman, Anton Perehuda, and Eduard Perehuda. Andrii Mokrytskyi and Oleksii Hrytsyshyn handled the sound recording.
This is the second consecutive year of cooperation with Denmark’s Opera Hedeland, known for its open-air summer opera productions near Copenhagen. In 2025, the partners worked on a recording for an animated film based on Richard Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman,” accompanied by a concert at the National Philharmonic of Ukraine.
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The new recording will provide the musical foundation for a filmed production scheduled to begin shooting in Denmark. The National Symphony Orchestra thanked its partners, the Ukrainian Radio Recording House, the Dumka Choir, and Ukraine’s Defense Forces for making continued cultural work possible during the war.
Alla Zagaykevych receives honorary title in the Netherlands
The Royal Conservatoire The Hague has awarded Ukrainian composer Alla Zagaykevych the title “Maestra Honoris Causa,” recognizing her artistic achievements and longstanding contribution to music and education. The award was presented on Oct. 9, 2026, as part of the institution’s 200th-anniversary celebrations.
Zagaykevych works in instrumental and electroacoustic music, teaches, and develops contemporary musical practices in Ukraine. Her work spans composition, education, and the promotion of electroacoustic and improvised music.
That day, the Amare concert complex in The Hague hosted a concert of her works for instruments and electronics, performed by conservatoire students. The event concluded the project week “Music for Peace and Justice.”
The distinction recognizes Zagaykevych’s contribution to contemporary music and her commitment to advancing music education.
Oleksandra Korobka wins award at Romanian conducting competition
Ukrainian conductor Oleksandra Korobka received the special Best Female Conductor award at the Târgu Mureș International Conducting Competition, held Sept. 21-25, 2026, in Romania.
According to the information provided, Korobka was the only woman and the only Ukrainian to reach the semifinal. Korobka’s achievement further highlights Ukrainian musicians’ presence in the international professional community.
Despite the war, they continue to represent Ukraine, advance their careers, and earn recognition on the European stage.
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