About the show
On July 31 at 6:00 PM, the concert "Jazz under Franko's Pear. Ukrainian and World" will take place in the cozy courtyard of the Lviv National Literary and Memorial Museum of Ivan Franko. Pavlo Ilnytskyi, together with the best jazzmen of Ukraine, will present a new program that will combine Ukrainian musical heritage with world jazz classics, revealing familiar melodies to listeners in a new, modern sound.
The program is based on jazz compositions of Ukrainian classics in original arrangements that combine respect for the original with freedom of improvisation and modern jazz aesthetics. Along with them, the most famous works of world jazz classics will be performed, which have become the golden fund of musical culture. Thanks to the skill of the performers, the lively dialogue between the musicians and jazz improvisation, each composition will acquire a new sound, while remaining recognizable and emotionally close to the listeners.
The program «Jazz under Frank's Pear. Ukrainian and World» — is a musical journey in which Ukrainian classics naturally resonate with world jazz traditions. It demonstrates that jazz is a universal language capable of uniting different cultures, eras and musical styles.
The summer courtyard of the Frank House — one of the most cozy artistic spaces in Lviv will add a special atmosphere to the concert. Under the open sky, among the greenery of the Frank Garden and the historical architecture of the museum, the music will sound especially warm, sincere and natural. It is here that each improvisation acquires special depth, and the chamber atmosphere allows listeners to feel the live energy of jazz literally a few steps away from the musicians.
Pavlo Ilnytsky — Ukrainian singer, multi-instrumentalist and jazz vocalist, known for his sophisticated style of performance and love for Ukrainian and world music. Together with the best jazzmen of Ukraine, he creates concert programs in which classics acquire a modern sound, and jazz becomes a space for creativity, freedom and lively emotion.
The concert will be a great opportunity to spend a summer evening in one of the most atmospheric places in Lviv, enjoy high-class live performance and discover a new sound of Ukrainian and world music.
Venue
Franka House Courtyard
Lviv National Literary and Memorial Museum of Ivan Franko
ul. Ivan Franko, 150-152, Lviv
Date: July 31, 2026
Start: 6:00 PM