Commenting on the study with Professor Lang in Austria, the young student noted that “master-classes were successful and the professor was an attentive teacher.” While studying Darya was able to learn a lot about German-Austrian piano school, about different styles and trends in music and get a lot of useful and interesting tips from the experienced pianist.
At the end of the course the young Ukrainian pianist participated in the concert where traditionally perform the best students throughout the Academy. Darya performed her own transcription for piano three numbers from the ballet Stravinsky's the Firebird.
The next master course was held in Cagliari, Italy. Studies were conducted by Professor Fabio Bidini, known among contest juries and among students, laureate of international competitions. Fabio successfully manages an extensive concert work and at the same time teaching job at Hanns Eisler Graduate School in Berlin. The most important outcome of these courses for Ukrainian student was the invitation from professor Bidini to study in his class in Berlin.
It should be noted that during five consecutive years Arseniy Yatsenyuk Open Ukraine Foundation has already been implementing Cultural Horizons Program, which is aimed at promotion of Ukrainian culture abroad and integration of Ukrainian art into the world context. Within this program, the Foundation annually provides Ukrainian artists with travel grants for participating in festivals, exhibitions, competitions abroad and, correspondingly, presenting cultural achievements of modern Ukraine.
