Reviving Ukraine’s Cultural Legacy: The Rediscovery and Premiere of Dmytro Bortniansky’s Lost Opera “Creonte”
A historic moment for Ukraine’s cultural heritage unfolded with the rediscovery and premiere of Creonte, the first opera by the renowned Ukrainian composer Dmytro Bortniansky. Lost for over two centuries, this masterpiece was unearthed in a Lisbon library and triumphantly performed in Kyiv on November 11, 2024. The opera’s themes of resilience and defiance resonate deeply with Ukraine’s ongoing struggle for freedom, symbolizing the unyielding spirit of its people. This landmark event, held under UNESCO patronage, restored a priceless gem to Ukraine’s cultural treasury.