We invite you to the concert-tribute “Omaggio a Margherita Porfido” — an evening in memory of the outstanding Italian harpsichordist who passed away in February 2025.
October 30, 6:00 PMMuseum “Andriivska Church”
Margherita Porfido left a luminous mark on the history of contemporary music, revealing the harpsichord to a new generation of listeners and composers.She proved that this instrument can sound not only as a voice of the past, but also as a powerful medium of the present — vivid, inspired, and alive.
The concert will feature a brilliant duo:Svitlana Shabaltina — renowned harpsichordist, master of the Baroque styleYevheniia Cherkasova — accordionist with unique performing energy
An evening journey into the worlds of Baroque and Classicism.
Programme:
1). Henry Purcell (1659–1695) – Sonata I (from Ten Sonatas in Four Parts, Z.802), transc. Pierre Gouin
 1. Adagio 2. Allegro 3. Largo 4. Vivace

2). Henry Purcell – Chaconne in G minor, ZT 680
 – A Ground in Gamut, Z.645
 – Almand (from Suite in G minor, Z.661)

3). Dietrich Buxtehude (1637–1707) – Chaconne in E minor, BuxWV 160

4). Michel Corrette (1709–1795) – Concerto in D minor, Op. XXVI/6
 1. Allegro 2. Andante 3. Presto

5). Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683–1764) – Prélude, Allemande (from Premier Livre de pièces de clavecin, Suite in A minor, RTS 1)

6). Claude-Bénigne Balbastre (1724–1799) – La Malesherbe (from Premier Livre de pièces de clavecin)

7). Jacques Duphly (1715–1789) – La De Drummond (from Pièces de Clavecin, Livre IV)

8). Luigi Boccherini (1743–1805) – Fandango (from Guitar Quintet in D major, G.448), transc. Andreas Staier
Performers:1), 4), 8) — Duo2), 5), 6), 7) — Solo: Svitlana Shabaltina3) — Solo: Yevheniia Cherkasova
This evening will be not only a profound musical event, but also a heartfelt tribute to an artist whose spirit continues to inspire the world of music.
Tickets available online
Price: 500 UAH