Ukrainian pianist Violina Petrychenko, renowned for her artistic mission to bring the beauty of Ukrainian classical music to audiences across Europe, presents a luminous Christmas programme in Cambridge — and this will be her only concert in England. This evening offers a rare opportunity to experience a poetic dialogue between European and Ukrainian musical traditions. The refined intimacy of Chopin and Kosenko meets the lyrical depth of Lyudkevych and the delicate expressiveness of Barvinsky. Bach’s serene radiance, Grieg’s twilight atmosphere and Liszt’s festive charm guide the audience toward the sparkling finale: Yushkevich’s Shchedryk — the most famous Ukrainian Christmas song, sung around the world during the festive season. A programme shaped with warmth, elegance and heartfelt artistry — a perfect musical offering for Christmas. ⸻ Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849) Four Mazurkas, op. 17 Viktor Kosenko (1896–1938) Three Mazurkas, op. 3 Stanislav Lyudkevych (1879–1979) Nocturne Vasyl Barvinsky (1888–1963) Five Preludes Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) Sheep May Safely Graze from the cantata Was mir behagt, ist nur die Flur, BWV 208 Edvard Grieg (1843–1907) Notturno, op. 54 no. 4 Franz Liszt (1811–1886) from Weihnachtsbaum, S. 186 No. 12 – Polish *Serhii Yushkevich (1953) Shchedryk ⸻ With its radiant mixture of European refinement and Ukrainian soulfulness, this recital promises an evening of rare beauty. Do not miss it — this will be her only concert in England.