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Press Release:

October 24, 2026 

From: Port Gardner Bay Music Society www.portgardnermusic.org 

Valentin Lysenko | Ukrainian Bandura Concert

Port Gardner Bay Music Society is pleased to announce their second concert of 2026/2027 season on Sunday November 15th at 3:00 PM at Everett First Presbyterian Church – 2936 Rockefeller Avenue . The concert features Ukrainian bandura artist Valentin Lysenko who will be playing traditional sacred and classical repertoire along with a mix of jazz standards, modern love songs, soft rock, popular favorites and more.

Valentin Lysenko is a professional musician, teacher and composer who performs on a one-of-a-kind instrument –an electro-acoustic harp-bandura, personally designed and handcrafted by the artist himself. Over the course of three years, several versions of this instrument were built to achieve the widest possible range of sound and styles from this traditional Ukrainian instrument. He performs with passion and skill and creates a memorable atmosphere that concert goers applaud with enthusiasm.

The Port Gardner Bay Music Society’s mission is to present local artists in performance for the enjoyment and enrichment of local audiences. This fine young artist will certainly fulfill that goal with his performance on Sunday, Nov. 15th.

This concert is open to the public by suggested donation at the door. General: $20, Senior (65+)/Military: $15: Students (14+): $5 or donate as you wish. All are welcome.

For additional information visit the PGBMS website at www.portgardnermusic.org or call Lee Mathews, PGBMS President (425)327-3775.