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Irina Petrik, Soprano "Irina brings heartbreaking sincerity to the role of Countess Almaviva. She portrays a gorgeous noble woman of tremendous substance and grace who is betrayed by the love of her life so convincingly, people in the audience were seen crying during Porgi Amor..."    Nova Gazeta "The most vivid presence on stage was Irina Petrik as Musetta. She made you watch, and she commanded both space and time." The Berkshire Review "Irina Petrik sings the role of Snowmaiden with an exceptionally powerful voice that contains a metallic edge. This cold tinge makes her sound a perfect expression of the character’s icy beauty."  Fuse Concert Review "Radiant soprano! Never a dull moment, she was absolutely brilliant." Iceland Review "Ms. Petrik delivers a very tongue-in-cheek, clever and unique performance as the leading lady in Die Fledermaus. As Rosalinda, she is both fragile, trusting, sweet-natured and endlessly in love; as well as feisty, strong-willed, seductive and calculating. When she finally reveals her identity in the final act to Eisenstein, the audience erupted in lengthy applause. That standing ovation was well deserved in the end - what a debut!" Kultura Magazine "Ms. Petrik, a consummate professional, delivered a heartfelt performance, engaging the audience with every swirl and sly smile. Clearly a gifted actress, she managed to sing beautifully even while beating sense into her drunken yet beloved husband."  The Ukrainian Weekly

Praised for her “vivid stage presence”, “delicious” and “exceptionally powerful voice”, Ukrainian American operatic soprano Irina Petrik is quickly gaining popularity as a charismatic singing actress of today. A versatile and gifted performer, she is equally comfortable in genres ranging from opera and operetta to musical theater, jazz and traditional ethnic music. Irina is a passionate cultural ambassador for her beloved homeland and considers it her artistic mission to bring global awareness to Ukraine and its rich heritage.

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A Message from Irina:

The Ukrainian Classical Voice Project is a newly founded groundbreaking educational initiative which focuses on giving voice to the underrepresented composers of Ukraine, while also celebrating and promoting my nation’s stunning musical heritage.

Introducing American and global audiences to these rarely-heard musical treasures strongly aligns with my convictions about social justice, supporting the marginalized creative groups and the concept of equality. To me, fighting for Ukrainian voice means fighting for inclusion, fair representation, diversity and artistic integrity.

We, the singing artists, educators and mentors, must always remember where we stand when it comes to the concept of social conscience. As Leonard Bernstein had once beautifully and eloquently put, “This will be our reply to violence: to make music more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before.”

The UCVP offers Ukrainian diction coachings for singers, IPA transcription resources, provides music scores, organizes workshops, presentations and seminars on Ukrainian art songs and operatic arias in colleges and universities across the United States and beyond. We frequently put together concerts, recitals and community events meant to spread the word about these unique masterpieces, delivering easy access to the immersive experience for both the audiences and performers.

I am humbled to have been given an opportunity to follow my purpose through music. It is endlessly exciting and meaningful to be able to introduce the world to the magic of Ukrainian vocal repertoire. As Ukraine reclaims its national identity, we can all be a part of the Ukrainian spirit through song. It is time for the voice of Ukraine to be heard. We are all Ukrainian today.

News

CBS-6 News

Ukraine Day at Saratoga Race Track

Irina helped organize and performed as a guest artist at the Ukraine Day at the Saratoga Race Track which celebrated the nation’s independence day from the former Soviet Union.
This fundraiser hosted by New York State Racing Association and the NY Capital Region branch of Ukrainian Congress Committee of America collected 60K in war aid for Ukraine.

WTEN-10 News

Songs from the Heart Benefit for Ukraine

Irina is interviewed by the News-10 ABC team about the Songs from the Heart Benefit for Ukraine concert at the renowned Troy Music Hall which she has organized with the help of her colleagues, students and local community leaders. All proceeds were sent to Ukraine as a humanitarian relief.

Article Biz

Artist Spotlight with Soprano Irina Petrik

Visit Article Biz blog for a recent interview with Irina, originally published in BDAA Newsletter. She reflects on her childhood and discusses the importance of artistic mentorship, discovering her path and staying true to what matters most.

Serena Interview

Serena Amato at Sery Opera Classica

Live on Air Interview

Irina is interviewed by Serena Amato with Opera Classica in Naples, Italy. Please listen to their heartfelt conversation discussing life after loss, Kevin Kees Foundation and its mission by visiting the link above.

Vikan Magazine

Úkraínska snædrottningin sem fékk bónorð á Íslandi

Read Irina’s exclusive interview to Vikan Magazine, Iceland. She talks about the love of her life, her late husband Kevin Kees and upcoming plans to honor his memory and artistic legacy through the newly established Kevin Kees Foundation.

Ukrainian People Magazine

Оперна зірка Ірина Петрик: “Хочу, щоб в українські пісні закохався весь світ!”

Irina has recently been featured in The Ukrainian People Magazine, Chicago. She is recognized as a celebrated artist for her contribution to popularizing the art of Ukrainian traditional song in North America and beyond.

Songs from the Heart

Song From The Heart CD

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Reviews

  • Kultura Magazine

    “Ms. Petrik delivers a very tongue-in-cheek, clever and unique performance as the leading lady in Die Fledermaus. As Rosalinda, she is both fragile, trusting, sweet-natured and endlessly in love; as well as feisty, strong-willed, seductive and calculating. When she finally reveals her identity in the final act to Eisenstein, the audience erupted in lengthy applause. That standing ovation was well deserved in the end – what a debut!”

    Kultura Magazine (Printed Source)
  • Countess Almaviva

    “Irina brings heartbreaking sincerity to the role of Countess Almaviva. She portrays a gorgeous noble woman of tremendous substance and grace who is betrayed by the love of her life so convincingly, people in the audience were seen crying during Porgi Amor…”

    Nova Gazeta (Printed Source)
  • Woman's Club Albany Performance

    “Ms. Petrik’s  spectacular, rich voice filled the auditorium with sweet sounds, matched by her genuine facial expressions and infectious acting. The ultimate entertainer, she was equally convincing as the suffering Lisa, the endearing Snow Maiden, the fierce Ukrainian village girl or the passionate gypsy songstress. Her dazzling soprano soared through the romantic writing, as her tone radiated ripeness and beauty. She wore traditional native costumes to lend authenticity to the selections.”

    The Daily Gazette | Read More »
  • Musetta Puccini's La Boheme

    “The most vivid presence on stage was Irina Petrik as Musetta. She made you watch, and she commanded both space and time.”

    Berkshire Review, La Boheme at Hubbard Hall Opera Theater | Read More »
  • Musetta Puccini's La Boheme

    “Irina Petrik’s delicious and insouciant soprano was lovely as she soared with Puccini’s melody lines, both in arias  and other combinations as Musetta.”

    Berkshire On Stage, La Boheme at Hubbard Hall Opera Theater | Read More »
  • Snow Maiden

    “Irina Petrik sings the role with an exceptionally powerful voice that contains a metallic edge. This cold tinge makes her sound a perfect expression of the character’s icy beauty.”

    Fuse Concert Review, Snow Maiden at Harvard's Lowell House Opera | Read More »
  • Snow Maiden

    “Petrik gives Snegurochka all the naivety of youth…Despite this, Petrik delivers her final aria with a sweet and delicate inflection that manages to show that the character has matured.”

    Fuse Concert Review, Snow Maiden at Harvard's Lowell House Opera | Read More »
  • Iceland Review

    “Irina Petrik has a big and radiant soprano voice. She has a wonderful presence and colored every song she sang with wonderful acting skills. She seemed to be able to change characters completely in every song both with voice and drama. There was never a dull moment hearing  “I Hate Men” from Kiss Me, Kate in Irina’ s interpretation, it’s not an easy song to perform but she was absolutely brilliant.”

    Elsa Waage, Iceland Review at Harpa National Concert Hall | Read More »
  • Cossack

    “The chemistry between Mr. Kees and his fiancée, Irina Petrik, was palpable and sometimes playful, giving even more credence to the character’s marital bickering. Ms. Petrik, a consummate professional, delivered a heartfelt performance, engaging the audience with every swirl and sly smile. Clearly a gifted actress, she managed to sing beautifully even while beating sense into her drunken yet beloved husband.”

    Ukrainian Weekly, Cossack Beyond the Danube in New York | Read More »

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Absolutely incredible, deeply inspiring and rechar Absolutely incredible, deeply inspiring and recharging coaching with @maestrojorgeparodi at the National Opera Center NYC!

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What an honor and privilege singing both the Ukrai What an honor and privilege singing both the Ukrainian and the American National Anthems at the opening ceremony for Soyuzivka Heritage Festival! 💛💙 

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So excited and honored to perform as a featured Uk So excited and honored to perform as a featured Ukrainian American guest artist at Soyuzivka Heritage Center @soyuzivkaofficial, an iconic festival in the beautiful Catskill mountains of New York.

Soyuzivka Heritage Center, since it establishment in 1952 by the Ukrainian National Association, has sought to share, perpetuate and preserve the unique Ukrainian culture and heritage, language, traditions and values through education and celebration while instilling a sense of pride into the hearts of the Ukrainian community members. 

Its unique mission is a powerful testament of Ukrainian resilience and unconquerable spirit.

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A beautiful day at the office 🎹🎶🎭 @skidmo A beautiful day at the office 🎹🎶🎭 @skidmorecollege
The last push before the voice juries and finals week! 💪
Wishing everyone a peaceful #lunareclipse and a great weekend!

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The Enkindled Spring  By D.H. Lawrence   This The Enkindled Spring 

By D.H. Lawrence  

This spring as it comes bursts up in bonfires green, 
Wild puffing of emerald trees, and flame-filled bushes, 
Thorn-blossom lifting in wreaths of smoke between 
Where the wood fumes up and the watery, flickering rushes. 

I am amazed at this spring, this conflagration 
Of green fires lit on the soil of the earth, this blaze 
Of growing, and sparks that puff in wild gyration, 
Faces of people streaming across my gaze. 

And I, what fountain of fire am I among 
This leaping combustion of spring? My spirit is tossed 
About like a shadow buffeted in the throng 
Of flames, a shadow that's gone astray, and is lost.

 

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It's been a privilege to serve as a presenter at t It's been a privilege to serve as a presenter at this year's National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) regional conference, hosted by @skidmorecollege and NATS Eastern Region!

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It meant the world to me to focus my presentation on introducing American audiences to the underrepresented composers of Ukraine and their contribution to the vocal genres.

Bravi to my students Reeza Mae, Alexis Cummings, Elizabeth Diaz Sartillo, Alexis Estevez and little Solomia ( Ilona Dovgan ) for delivering moving performances sung in the original Ukrainian by Mykola Lysenko, Dmytro Bortnyansky, Mykhailo Zherbin, Kyrylo Stetsenko and Mykhailo Verbytsky.

I was honored to play a recorded performance of "Emmigration Elegy" written by Ukraine's first female composer, Stefania Turkewich and masterfully sung by the amazing  Pavlo Hunka. 

Needless to say, I made sure to give a huge shoutout to Ukrainian Art Song Project! @ukrartsong

Thank you for being an inspiration and a trusty companion on the cultural frontlines, fighting for the Voice of Ukraine to be heard! 

Seeing my NATS colleagues, the masters of our craft, the voice pedagogues of today react to these treasured and rarely heard Ukrainian art songs and operatic arias inspired me to no end... 
The tears, the smiles and, most importantly, the palpable sense of unity you all so generously offered was a life-changing and humbling experience.

This is what Ukrainian Classical Voice Project stands for.
@ukrainianclassicalvoiceproject

We provide music scores, Ukrainian diction coachings, lecture recitals and educational seminars to universities and music conservatories throughout North America.

The fall 2023 semester already looks pretty full but we are still available for booking. Please inquire via a direct message to me or ukrainianclassicalvoiceproject@gmail.com

Thank you all for standing against cultural appropriation, for supporting marginalized creative groups and making it possible to give voice to the country which has become synonymous with Courage.

Our hearts are full.
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