Presented in partnership with the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Pacific Gateway Center.

Powell Flutes Artist and directorial powerhouse Amelia Lukas steps into the spotlight with Natural Homeland: Honoring Ukraine, a multimedia, tour de force program of music that deepens emotional awareness around the meaning of home in light of current events. This cohesive and moving modern concert experience weaves together stories of displacement and disaster with themes of hope and inner sanctuary. 

Lukas brings her highly acclaimed, multifaceted aesthetic to Hawaii, integrating “a diverse and gorgeous array of music” (Cascadia Daily News) for solo flute, piccolo, alto flute, bass flute, and electronics with beautiful, program-specific dance, visual art, lighting, videography, and poetry. Projections of “gorgeous” (Oregon ArtsWatch) artwork by local Ukrainian painter and muralist Tatyana Ostapenko will precede the concert and feature alongside Lukas’ performance of Gemma (by Ukrainian composer Ludmila Yurina). 

Known for her “fine balance of virtuosity and poetry” (The New York Times)Lukas is the rare musician who not only performs at the highest caliber, but pushes the classical music industry forward with visionary ideas and implementation. As the Founder and Principal of Aligned Artistry, “the gold standard for arts consulting in Oregon,” (Kenji Bunch, composer) Lukas expands the impact of artistic work through sophisticated creative strategy and public relations services. She also founded and for seven years directed New York City’s “scintillating; impeccably curated; truly original” (Time Out New York) Ear Heart Music series, which “arrived as a major cultural resource in the City, and… provided a solid base for satisfaction.” (New York Arts)

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