Oksana Lyniv
The first woman to lead an Italian opera house, Mark Coles profiles the trailblazing career of Oksana Lyniv, Teatro Comunale di Bologna's newly appointed Music Director.
It’s been quite a year for proudly Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv, becoming the first female conductor at the 145-year-old Bayreuth Festival in August and now embarking on a new role as Teatro Comunale di Bologna's first female Music Director.
Presenter Mark Coles discovers the family stories and personal challenges which have brought Oksana’s charisma and talent from Western Ukraine to classical music's world stage.
Picture Credit: Tristram Kenton, Royal Opera House.
Programme Credits:
Teatro Comunale di Bologna
UATV
The Ukrainian Institute in London
DW Classical Music
MDR Television
Choir and Orchestra of the Bayreuther Festspiele
US-Ukraine Foundation
Producer: Ben Crighton
Researcher: Diane Richardson
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- Sat 8 Jan 2022 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Sun 9 Jan 2022 05:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Sun 9 Jan 2022 17:40Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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