Volodymyr Hryshko. Oblychchja novoji opery. (Face of the New Opera)

I do not know how a long ago the idea of this project occurred to Volodymyr Hryshko – possibly, long ago. But at first sight it seems that it is the last year's resonant success of Olena Hrebenyuk with her project "Le forze del destino" that urged him to decisive actions. It is so or not – that it not that important, in the end. The main thing is that the theme of modernizing sounding of classic opera has acquired its logical development. As the above-mentioned project was, in fact, say, more chamber one, soft – practically intimate. Volodymyr Hryshko undertakes a resolute step forward, to meet as wide audience as possible – the interpretations represented here can be played both at home, and on the radio, and at dancing floors. The character of sounding, and complication of rhythmic patterns – that is exactly what is needed to interest young audience. The more so that the disc includes, so to say, classic hits – the overwhelming majority of these melodies are known to all and each. Regardless of their likings in music or having special education. Actually, it must be a combination variant without failure – modern sounding plus the guarantee of recognizing classic melodies. Even those who considered classic music too old, boring and unnecessary – will quite possibly change their persuasions.