Eastern European Accordion Concert with Liudmyla Iurchenko, Ylli Brekofca & Nancy 3. Hoffman

Sunday, June 14 at 5:00 PM (doors 4:30 PM), 90 minute performance with two brief intermissions

Tickets are available for $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and $30 for preferred seating (pay-what-you-can available)

All Ages

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Mayo Street Arts celebrates the joy and gusto of Eastern European folk music with an evening of three different styles of accordion performance by local musicians from three countries:

• Liudmyla Iurchenko (Ukrainian) is a Ukrainian singer, songwriter, and poet who began performing on stage, radio, and television in early childhood. A self-taught musician and award-winning artist, she earned recognition through major competitions across the former Soviet Union and won first place at the All-Ukrainian Bard Song Festival with her original song, “Ukrainochka.” Since coming to the United States, she has continued sharing her music and cultural artistry through community performances.

• Ylli Brekofca (Albanian) collected nearly 400 traditional folk songs in his home country of Albania. The folklorist, accordionist, and singer left Albania in 2016 to come to the U.S., leaving behind his accordion in addition to anything else that would not fit in a pair of small suitcases. In Portland, Brekofca met Orson Horchler, a contractor and musician who rallied his community to gift Brekofca with a new accordion. The pair are now friends and founding members of Bondeko, a Portland-based band that transcends language barriers to create a unique blend of musical styles.

• Nancy 3. Hoffman (Ashkenazi) is a classically trained pianist and works nationally as a music theater director. Hoffman Is a founding member of The Casco Bay Tummlers Klezmer Band, playing Eastern European Jewish folk music for over 30 years. She also leads The Maine Squeeze accordion ensemble, playing international folk music. Her solo work includes international cabaret and her one-woman rendition of Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta The Mikado. Hoffman is also director and curator of the world’s only Umbrella Cover Museum on Peaks Island.

This performance is made possible by the Traditional Arts Network (TAN), a consortium of traditional artists, ensembles, and community organizations in Maine that is facilitated by Mayo Street Arts and Cultural Resources. TAN supports the work of traditional artists preserving a cultural heritage from all countries of origin and indigenous communities.

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PAY WHAT YOU CAN

No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please use this online form or contact MSA at 207-879-4629 or info@mayostreetarts.org to take advantage of pay-what-you-can admission.

EVENT PARKING

Free on-street parking is available in Mayo Street Arts’ neighborhood.

There is one paid parking lot conveniently located a six-minute walk from the venue: Top of the Old Port Parking (119 Pearl St, Portland ME 04101)

Mayo Street Arts is accessible by Greater Portland Metro bus routes with nearby transfer points 7, 9A & 9B. Click here to learn more.

ACCESSIBILITY

All performances and most other events held at Mayo Street Arts are wheelchair accessible. There are two accessible spots directly in front of our building, however there is not yet a curb cut out at that location.

If you would benefit from additional information or accommodations, we invite you to contact us at info@mayostreetarts.org or 207-879-4629.

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Audience members — in addition to artists, staff & volunteers — who feel sick or exhibit symptoms of illness should stay home out of respect for others.

SEATING POLICY

We will save your reserved seat until showtime, at which point any unclaimed seats may be offered to other people. Please call our box office at 207-879-4629 if you are running late.

CANCELATION POLICY

MSA has a no refund policy for all reservations. In the event that MSA is forced to cancel an event due to weather, illness, etc., refunds will be offered via the Ticket Tailor platform.