Lviv Opera production of "Moses" to celebrate second millennium

PARAMUS, N.J. - The Lviv Opera Theater named after Ivan Franko will be celebrating the conclusion of the second millennium of Christianity and the centennial of its own existence with the production of a new opera titled "Moses." The opera, based on the poem by the same name written by Ivan Franko, is composed by Myroslaw Skoryk, with libretto by B. Stelmakh. The work is slated to have its premiere at the Lviv Opera Theater in October.

Although still in the very early stages, the event has already received the blessing, support and some preliminary financing from Pope John Paul II, President Leonid Kuchma of Ukraine, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ivan Pliusch, as well as many leaders of the opera world in Italy, Poland, Russia and other countries.

A centennial celebration committee for the production of the opera has been formed in the United States, with Walter Prochorenko, as chairman. The committee's main function will be to seek funding to defray the costs of the production, and to promote the event. Mr. Prochorenko may be contacted by calling (212) 658-9220; (201) 909-0073; or by e-mail at: LvivOpera@email.com.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, February 27, 2000, No. 9, Vol. LXVIII

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