Benefit Concert for Ukraine--GERDAN: Ukrainian Music and Dance Ensemble

40 East Dover Street,Easton MD 21601

18 March, 2022

Description

A celebration of Ukrainian culture, featuring the acclaimed Gerdan Music & Dance Ensemble--to benefit humanitarian aid and recovery efforts Funds will be raised in support of relief efforts in the wake of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Donations will go directly to a trusted humanitarian relief organization to help meet the immediate need for food and water, hygiene kits, shelter, and trauma therapy for children and families. Gerdan from Ukraine features Solomia Gorokhivska on violin/vocals, Andrei Pidkivka on ethnic flutes, and Kalin Kirilov on accordion, with world-renowned dancer Roman Mykyta and friends. The one-hour program will offer a rich sampling of the classical and folk music and the dazzling dance traditions of Ukraine. Included will be Gerdan's original arrangements of songs and instrumental music from different regions of Ukraine and Eastern Europe, with Andrei's exotic flutes, from the small ocarina to the large fujara, and Solomia's violin and vocals. We invite you to share in a memorable hour of music and dance with Gerdan in support of their wish that “Ukrainian children never experience the horror they are going through now—and to do everything possible to bring back a peaceful sky for them.” Donations can be made at any time by giving directly to United Help Ukraine–the organization recommended by Andrei and Solomia of Gerdan from Ukraine, based in Gaithersburg, MD. www.unitedhelpukraine.com https://www.facebook.com/donate/337101825010055 A member of the all-volunteer United Help Ukraine team will be at the March 18 concert to share a few words about UHU's work. PRESS RELEASE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YMSS4iF8JayS2S2v8wCRZZ12OynJ7UMoFByA59mb_Ck/edit?usp=sharing More information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hX5_UWUPvHp_KiknI9nReheEiuaDoFDxFvALLhEpiVk/edit?usp=sharing Donations will also be accepted via QR code at the event. Thank you for your support in this time of urgent need. www.Gerdan.info www.carpediemarts.org/benefit-concerts Contact: Busy Graham, 301-466-0183/ [email protected]