Charity Concert in Support of Ukraine — December 6, 2026

On Sunday, December 6, 2026, the NPO 'Ukraine-Yokohama', a Japanese nonprofit organization, will present a charity concert at Shimokitazawa Classical Hall LIEN in Tokyo.

The program brings together works by Johann Sebastian Bach, chamber music for two cellos, Ukrainian and Japanese songs, and a literary reading.

We are delighted to welcome cellists Iana Lavrova and Hlib Tolmachov, who will be performing in a Ukraine Yokohama Fund concert for the first time.

Admission is free. Everyone is welcome, but advance reservations are requested because seating is limited.

During the concert, we will invite voluntary charitable donations to support the rehabilitation of Artem, a Ukrainian injured during the war.

Learn more about Artem's rehabilitation project

Date, Time and Venue

Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026

Doors open: 2:00 PM

Concert begins: 2:30 PM

Expected finish: 3:30 PM

Venue: Shimokitazawa Classical Hall LIEN

Address: Tsutsujidai Mansion 1F, 5-25-7 Daizawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 155-0032

Admission: Free (voluntary charitable donations welcome)

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Official venue website

Performers

• Ai Noma — Contralto
• Denys Vyshnia — Bass
• Iana Lavrova — Cello
• Hlib Tolmachov — Cello
• Leonid Shapovalov — Piano
• Keiko Gouda — Presenter and Literary Reading

Concert Program

1. Johann Sebastian Bach — "Es ist vollbracht!", from St John Passion.
   Ai Noma (contralto), Hlib Tolmachov and Iana Lavrova (cellos).

2. Johann Sebastian Bach — "Bereite dich, Zion", from Christmas Oratorio.
   Ai Noma (contralto), Hlib Tolmachov and Iana Lavrova (cellos).

3. Johann Sebastian Bach — "Mache dich, mein Herze, rein", from St Matthew Passion.
   Denys Vyshnia (bass), Hlib Tolmachov and Iana Lavrova (cellos).

4. Johann Sebastian Bach — "Großer Herr und starker König", from Christmas Oratorio.
   Denys Vyshnia (bass), Hlib Tolmachov and Iana Lavrova (cellos).

5. Gabriel Fauré — "Allegro moderato", a work for two cellos.
   Hlib Tolmachov and Iana Lavrova.

6. Gian Carlo Menotti — "Arioso", third movement from Suite for Two Cellos and Piano.
   Hlib Tolmachov and Iana Lavrova.

7. "Kuriya no Uta".
   Lyrics by Tamiko Hirai, music by Yoshinao Nakada.
   Ai Noma (contralto).

8. Ihor Shamo — "My Kyiv", a Ukrainian song.
   Denys Vyshnia (bass).

9. Literary Reading: from "豊の文" by Hekigoto Kawahigashi.
   Keiko Gouda.

10. "Furusato" ("Hometown").
    Lyrics by Tatsuyuki Takano, music by Teiichi Okano.
    Performed and sung by all participants.

Piano accompaniment: Leonid Shapovalov.

The program and performance order are subject to change.

Supporting Artem's Rehabilitation

This charity concert supports people affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Donations collected during the event will help fund Artem's rehabilitation following his injuries.

Admission is free, and we sincerely hope that audience members will consider making a charitable donation.

Read about Artem's rehabilitation support project

Reservations and Contact

Seating is limited, so we kindly ask visitors to reserve in advance.

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 090-5341-1418

Concert flyer (PDF)

View the concert announcement on Instagram

Through music, we hope to bring solidarity, compassion and support to Ukraine. We look forward to welcoming you to the concert.

Organizer: NPO Ukraine-Yokohama・特定非営利活動法人ウクライナ横浜基金・UYFund