XJAZZ! presents MEMENTO ODESA by Sebastian Studnitzky & Odesa Philharmonic Orchestra

MEMENTO ODESA
(Music by Sebastian Studnitzky)

Performed by the Chamber Orchestra of the Philharmonie Odesa, conducted by Volodymyr Dikiy
Sebastian Studnitzky: Piano & Trumpet
featuring
Andrii Pokaz: Piano
Anastasiia Pokaz: Vocals
Paul Kleber: Bass
Tim Sarhan: Percussion

Sebastian Studnitzky's project "Memento Odesa" is a modern-classical tribute to the city of Odesa and its people during the Russian invasion. Recorded in July 2023 with the Odesa Symphonic Orchestra, the music reflects the resilience and spirit of a city under siege.

In March 2024, the Philharmonie Odesa’s chamber orchestra toured Germany, starting with a sold-out concert in Odesa, despite nightly drone attacks. The tour ended in a packed concert at Berlin's Gedächtniskirche, which was recorded and will be released alongside the tour.

Proceeds will go to the Children of Heroes Foundation, supporting children orphaned by the war. Studnitzky, an award-winning composer and professor, leads the project, aiming to bridge musical boundaries. The concert opens with a duo featuring Studnitzky and Kyiv-based pianist Andrii Pokaz.