Dmytro Bortnyanskyi is a famous composer, conductor and teacher of the XVIII-XIX centuries. Born in Ukraine, the composer studied for 10 years in Italy with the support of Baldassare Galuppi, where he learned the latest musical trends. That is why his work organically combines Western European features and Ukrainian authenticity. The score of the opera “Creon”, based on the ancient story about the king of Thebes, was lost for a long time. Until recently it was found in one of the libraries of Lisbon.

During the event, there will be a panel discussion about the composer’s work and a presentation of an aria from an opera performed by opera singer Elena Leser.

Participants in the event:
● Andreas Wenninger — head of the Ukraine Office Austria at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Austria with an introductory speech
● Ilya Korol — concertmaster, soloist of the Orchester Wiener Akademie, which plans to stage the opera “Creon” in 2025
● Anna Hadecka — musicologist, program director of Open Opera Ukraine, expert on Ukrainian baroque music
● Oleksandra Sayenko — producer, cultural manager and founder of the Ukrainian culture festival in Austria UStream
● Stephan Burianek is the editor-in-chief of the portal about music and opera Opern.News in the role of moderator.