Ukrainian Classical pianist Anna Sagalova will perform a benefit concert for Ukraine on Saturday, May 20 at Lighthouse Church.
Doors at 6:30, concert at 7:30 p.m. The event is non-ticketed, but donations will be taken. Proceeds will be sent to support Ukraine through ERDO, which is a highly respected and acclaimed, Canadian humanitarian organization with partners on the ground in Ukraine.
Sagalova has her doctoral degree in arts and is an associate professor at Kharkiv National University of Arts. She has played concerts with symphony orchestras throughout Ukraine Geneva, Vienna, and Germany and has recorded two CD‘s.
“She is an honoured artist of Ukraine – a brilliant pianist and a wonderful teacher,” says Eugene Skovorodnikov, director of the Vancouver International School of Music. “She’s very sensitive, with a perfect sense of style and sound quality, and a great vitality.”
Since arriving in Canada, Sagalova has performed in Toronto and around B.C., committing herself to playing Ukrainian classical programs to raise support for her country and university.
Why should this concert matter to us? When the full-scale war began in 2022, humanitarians have worked day and night to make sure nearly 16 million people in Ukraine received needed support. As time passes the extension of aid is diminishing while the need is increasing.
“Nobody knows how or where this will finish,” said Sagalova. “When this war does end, I will decide, together with my husband, if he will come here or if I will go there, but for now, I will try to do everything I can for my hometown.
The event is organized and hosted by Lighthouse Church and The Wander Inn Café.
For more information, call 604-943-8094.
