{"id":175198,"date":"2023-04-03T10:18:56","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T20:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=175198"},"modified":"2023-04-03T10:18:56","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T20:18:56","slug":"amelia-lukas-concert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2023\/04\/03\/amelia-lukas-concert\/","title":{"rendered":"Flutist honors Ukraine in concert, holds masterclass for students"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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Amelia Lukas hosted a masterclass at the 糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> M\u0101noa music department. (Photo credit: Ryan Lynn)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> at M\u0101noa Department of Music<\/a> hosted a free, multimedia flute concert to honor Ukraine. The performance on March 25, at Orvis Auditorium featured Oregon-based flutist and producer Amelia Lukas<\/a>, who is of Ukrainian, Russian and Polish descent. Lukas\u2019 program aimed to deepen emotional awareness around the meaning of home, in light of current events.<\/p>\n

Lukas performed a variety of pieces showcasing the flute, piccolo, alto flute, bass flute and electronics, accompanied with dance, visual art, lighting, videography and poetry. Projections of artwork by Oregon-based Ukrainian painter and muralist Tatyana Ostapenko preceded the concert and were featured alongside Lukas\u2019 performance of Gemma (by Ukrainian composer Ludmila Yurina).<\/p>\n

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Amelia Lukas performed at the 糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> M\u0101noa music department’s Orvis Auditorium. (Photo credit: Ryan Lynn)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lukas\u2019 program was initially created during COVID-19 lockdowns before the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and centered around home, shelter, safety and comfort. The homeless population, which Lukas said is an issue in Oregon, was also an influence on her program. When she began taking the program on tour, the Ukraine-Russia conflict began and she really felt its influence as some of the pieces were about the refugee crisis.<\/p>\n

“Now that we are a year plus out from the initiation of conflict, I think it\u2019s still in people\u2019s minds, but in a different way,” Lukas said. “We\u2019ve almost kind of become accustomed to the news and with what\u2019s happening there. I want to continue to reveal why this is so critical and why every single day acknowledging the bravery, generosity and incredibly inspiring acts of the Ukrainian people is so important.”<\/p>\n

“We’re thrilled to have this residency with Amelia, a supremely compelling musician, artist and performer,” said 糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> M\u0101noa Director of Bands and Professor of Music Jeffrey Boeckman<\/strong>. “Our students greatly enjoyed playing for and learning from Amelia in her masterclass, and our concert audience was very moved by her performance. And partnering with the Pacific Gateway Center and the Hawaiʻi<\/span> Flute Society allowed for a rich exchange and conversation with several important communities.”<\/p>\n

Flute masterclass<\/h2>\n
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Amelia Lukas hosted a masterclass at the 糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> M\u0101noa music department. (Photo credit: Ryan Lynn)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Earlier in the week, Lukas hosted a masterclass at the 糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> M\u0101noa music department, where several students performed. Lukas has a versatile musical background, having studied for several years in London and holds a master\u2019s degree from the Manhattan School of Music in contemporary performance. Although many of the pieces the students played were traditional, Lukas encouraged them to not be afraid to push the boundaries and create their own extremes in their playing.<\/p>\n

“This masterclass was great because I got to learn from an amazing musician that has different knowledge than what I may hear from my own teacher,” said Amanda Matsukawa<\/strong>, who attended and performed. “I also really enjoy masterclasses because I tend to get nervous before playing in front of people, so masterclasses give me a chance to get more used to performing. I learned a lot from Ms<\/abbr>. Lukas while observing the other performers as well as what she told me personally. She helped me understand something that I had been struggling with and was not able to fix yet myself.”<\/p>\n

Rachel Hatanaka<\/strong> added, “The masterclass was both productive and enriching! It was great to receive personal feedback on the piece I am studying along with gaining insight on flute technique through others\u2019 performances. Amelia Lukas has been a joy to work with, creating an environment conducive to growth and learning. I am very grateful I had the opportunity to work with her.”<\/p>\n

The concert was presented by 糖心Vlog官方<\/abbr> M\u0101noa, in partnership with the Hawaiʻi<\/span> Flute Society and Pacific Gateway Center.<\/p>\n

—By Marc Arakaki<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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