Voice & Bandura —
Timeless Ukrainian Sound
Timeless Ukrainian Sound
Anna Sonyk - Ukrainian singer and bandura player based in Germany, combining tradition, contemporary sound, and improvisation.
Music, Performance & Teaching
My work brings together live music, cultural projects, and music education. I perform as a singer and bandura player at concerts and events, collaborate with international initiatives, and share my experience through individual vocal and bandura lessons.
The bandura is a rare and expressive instrument with a distinctive sound that creates a special atmosphere at concerts and events. Alongside live performances, I share this unique musical language through individual bandura lessons, combining tradition, modern approaches, and improvisation.
The bandura is a rare and expressive instrument with a distinctive sound that creates a special atmosphere at concerts and events. Alongside live performances, I share this unique musical language through individual bandura lessons, combining tradition, modern approaches, and improvisation.
Live Performances
Concerts · Festivals · Special events
Bandura & Vocal Lessons
Online & in person · All ages
Studio Recordings
Live bandura for music projects
About me
I am a professional Ukrainian singer and bandura player based in Hannover, Germany. I hold a Master’s degree in Bandura Performance from the Lviv National Music Academy, where I received a classical and artistic education as a musician.
I also completed studies at the Center for World Music at the University of Hildesheim (Germany), which shaped my work in an international, intercultural context and expanded my approach to contemporary music-making.
My repertoire includes Ukrainian traditional and contemporary music, original interpretations of well-known international songs, and improvisation. I work with the bandura as a living, modern instrument — expressive on stage, adaptable in different musical formats, and open to creative dialogue.
Through performances, recordings, and teaching, I combine professional musicianship with openness, sensitivity, and a deep respect for musical and cultural context.
I am a professional Ukrainian singer and bandura player based in Hannover, Germany. I hold a Master’s degree in Bandura Performance from the Lviv National Music Academy, where I received a classical and artistic education as a musician.
I also completed studies at the Center for World Music at the University of Hildesheim (Germany), which shaped my work in an international, intercultural context and expanded my approach to contemporary music-making.
My repertoire includes Ukrainian traditional and contemporary music, original interpretations of well-known international songs, and improvisation. I work with the bandura as a living, modern instrument — expressive on stage, adaptable in different musical formats, and open to creative dialogue.
Through performances, recordings, and teaching, I combine professional musicianship with openness, sensitivity, and a deep respect for musical and cultural context.
Why people choose me?
I offer a rare musical experience centered around the bandura — an instrument with a distinctive sound and deep cultural roots. My work combines live performance, cultural projects, and individual teaching, creating a meaningful connection between tradition and contemporary music.
The Bandura
The bandura is one of the most important symbols of Ukrainian musical culture. For centuries, it has been closely connected to history, storytelling, and the preservation of cultural memory. Traditionally, the bandura accompanied songs that carried historical narratives, poetry, and collective experience from generation to generation.
Today, the bandura continues this legacy while evolving as a modern instrument. Its sound is rich, resonant, and deeply expressive, capable of creating both intimacy and powerful presence on stage. There is no other instrument in the world with the same combination of timbre, range, and cultural meaning.
Through contemporary performance, reinterpretation, and improvisation, the bandura becomes a living voice — connecting Ukrainian heritage with modern musical language and international audiences.
The bandura is one of the most important symbols of Ukrainian musical culture. For centuries, it has been closely connected to history, storytelling, and the preservation of cultural memory. Traditionally, the bandura accompanied songs that carried historical narratives, poetry, and collective experience from generation to generation.
Today, the bandura continues this legacy while evolving as a modern instrument. Its sound is rich, resonant, and deeply expressive, capable of creating both intimacy and powerful presence on stage. There is no other instrument in the world with the same combination of timbre, range, and cultural meaning.
Through contemporary performance, reinterpretation, and improvisation, the bandura becomes a living voice — connecting Ukrainian heritage with modern musical language and international audiences.
Suitable for concerts, festivals, cultural events, and special occasions.
Concert Programs
🔹 Program 1
Ukrainian Music — Tradition & Modern Sound
A program featuring Ukrainian traditional songs and contemporary interpretations, presenting the bandura as a living and modern instrument.
🔹 Program 2
World Songs in a Unique Bandura Sound
Original bandura arrangements of well-known international songs, creating an intimate and unexpected listening experience.
🔹 Program 3
Improvisation & Live Musical Dialogue
A flexible program including improvisation, allowing space for atmosphere, interaction, and spontaneous musical expression.
Ukrainian Music — Tradition & Modern Sound
A program featuring Ukrainian traditional songs and contemporary interpretations, presenting the bandura as a living and modern instrument.
🔹 Program 2
World Songs in a Unique Bandura Sound
Original bandura arrangements of well-known international songs, creating an intimate and unexpected listening experience.
🔹 Program 3
Improvisation & Live Musical Dialogue
A flexible program including improvisation, allowing space for atmosphere, interaction, and spontaneous musical expression.
Anna Sonyk
Anna Sonyk is a professional singer and bandura player, working at the intersection of Ukrainian tradition and contemporary music through performances, projects, and teaching.
Contact & Booking
For concert bookings, collaborations, and individual lessons, please use the contact form below.
I look forward to hearing from you.
I look forward to hearing from you.
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Photo credits: Kris Kesiak, Alberto R. Salas.
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Content courtesy of Pavel Tukavin http://strun.net/
All text, photo, and video materials belong to their owners and are for demonstration purposes only. Please do not use them in commercial projects.
