Sofiia Matviienko, Flute

Sofiia Matviienko, Flute
Xiaqiangege Liu, Piano

Sofiia Matviienko, a remarkable flutist, was born in the picturesque town of Pereshchepino in central Ukraine. Her journey in the world of music began at a young age when a doctor discovered her speech problems and recommended playing the recorder as a therapeutic measure.

At 14, having transferred to the classical flute, Sofiia performed her first solo concert in Italy, capturing the hearts of the audience and commemorating the event with a CD release. Since then, she has achieved numerous victories in competitions and graced the stages of international festivals in Argentina, the United States, Germany, Ukraine, Italy, Bosnia, the United Kingdom, and many other countries.

Sofiia Matviienko continues to inspire audiences worldwide with her virtuosity, passion, and unwavering commitment to her musical journey.

Xiaqiangege Liu is a Manchester-based collaborative pianist and educator. She earned her Bachelor’s degree with Distinction from Wuhan Conservatory and completed a Master’s at the Royal Northern College of Music in 2024.

A prizewinner at competitions including the Singapore International Piano Competition and Germany Philharmonic International Music Competition, Xia has performed widely across the UK. She is known for her versatile work with vocalists and instrumentalists and currently teaches at Junior RNCM.

Alongside her freelance career, she is dedicated to nurturing young musicians through performance, accompaniment, and one-to-one teaching.

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Programme

Michael Daugherty Trail of Tears 1+2nd mov
Valerie Colemann Wish
Yevhen Stankovytch Ukrainian Poema

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