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In memory of Bohodar Kotorovych. A charitable project to create a monument to the legendary Ukrainian violinist, honoring his contribution to the development of Ukrainian culture and its recognition in the world.
How much has been raised / how much is needed
The installation of the monument and completion of the project are planned by July 3, 2026
Number of contributors
24contributors
Raised out of 750,000 UAH
25 110UAH
Remaining amount
724 890UAH left
About the Project
Purpose of the fundraising
We are launching a charitable campaign to create and install a monument to Bohodar Kotorovych — a legendary Ukrainian violinist, conductor, and pedagogue — at his burial site in Baikove Cemetery, Kyiv.
This project aims to honor the life and artistic path of the Maestro — a man who embodied the highest ideals of Ukrainian musical art — and to leave a worthy sign of gratitude from future generations for his invaluable contribution to Ukraine’s culture.
Project Description
The In Memory of Bohodar Kotorovych project envisions the creation and installation of a monument to the Maestro at his burial site — Baikove Cemetery in Kyiv.The completion of the work is planned for June 2026, by the Maestro’s birthday (July 3).
Another part of the project is the creation of a memorial website (a virtual museum) — In Memory of Bohodar Kotorovych.A link to the site and brief information about the project will also be available directly at the burial site.
To create the monument, the organizers have invited the prominent Ukrainian sculptor, Honored Artist of Ukraine Vasyl Korchovyi.His artistic concept will be presented in the summer of 2026.
According to the artist’s vision, the monument will combine two main symbols:— a cross, representing the Maestro’s spiritual heritage and his origin from a family of priests;— a violin, symbolizing his vocation and his brilliant artistic journey.
At the request of the Maestro’s daughter, the monument’s composition will include living lavender — the favorite flower of Bohodar Kotorovych, which, in a truly mystical way, blooms abundantly at his resting place every year until the onset of winter.
Myroslava Kotorovych and the entire family of the Maestro sincerely thank all benefactors and contributors for their support and for making possible the realization of the idea to create a monument honoring the great musician Bohodar Kotorovych.
Project Team
Project initiator and coordinator:
Myroslava Kotorovych, daughter of the Maestro
Project sculptor:
Web designer and author of the project website:
SMM manager and project co-initiator:
Website administrator:
Contact persons:
Myroslava KotorovychStella KrasovskaEmail:moc.liamg%40hcyvorotokradohob
Advisory and Honorary Board
Advisory body responsible for monitoring the project’s activities and transparency
Son of Bohodar Kotorovych, violinist, rock and folk-metal guitarist of the band "Tin Sontsya"
Honored Artist of Ukraine, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor, Rector of the Tchaikovsky National Music Academy of Ukraine
People’s Artist of Ukraine, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor, Rector of the Mykola Lysenko Lviv National Music Academy
People’s Artist of Ukraine, laureate of the Taras Shevchenko National Prize, General Director and Artistic Director of the National Chamber Ensemble "Kyivska Camerata"
People’s Artist of Ukraine, Professor at the Pavlo Chubynskyi Academy of Arts and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, violinist, composer, culturologist, producer
Honored Artist of Ukraine, General Director of the National House of Music
Founder of the cultural center Dom Maister Klas
President of the Charitable Foundation Friends of Children,
Member of the Supervisory Board of the Association of Philanthropists of Ukraine
Honored Lawyer of Ukraine, Director of the Scientific Center of the V.M. Koretskyi Institute of State and Law, Laureate of the State Prize of Ukraine in Science and Technology
Lawyer, Head of the Representative Office of the Charitable Foundation Integra in Ukraine
Bohodar Kotorovych — the Maestro of the Ukrainian Violin
The life of Bohodar Kotorovych — a music that never ends
Bohodar Antonovych Kotorovych was an outstanding Ukrainian violinist, conductor, pedagogue, and People’s Artist of Ukraine. His name became a synonym for spiritual nobility, limitless devotion to art, and profound love for Ukraine.
A graduate of the Lviv Special Music School and a student of the legendary Professor Yurii Yankelevych, he combined impeccable violin mastery with a deeply Ukrainian soul.
As a soloist and conductor, Bohodar Kotorovych performed on the world’s leading stages.He was the only musician in the world who had the honor of playing Niccolò Paganini’s violin twice outside Italy. For his Kyiv concerts, Paganini’s legendary instrument was specially brought by air. He achieved worldwide success and recognition, yet remained devoted to his homeland and Ukrainian musical traditions.
His creation — the chamber ensemble Kyiv Soloists — under his leadership became a living embodiment of high artistry, freedom, and inspiration. Thanks to the Maestro, the ensemble was officially granted the title Ambassador of Ukrainian Culture in the World by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
As a pedagogue, professor, and head of the Violin Department at the National Music Academy of Ukraine, he nurtured entire generations of violinists who carry into the world his mastery, ethics, and love for music. They continue to create their own new paths — the Kotorovych School lives on, for it has a strong foundation and continues to inspire creativity.
The Maestro’s Creative Path
From the life, pedagogical work, and concert legacy of Bohodar Kotorovych
Bohodar Antonovych Kotorovych entered the history of world musical culture as one of its most distinguished figures — People’s Artist of Ukraine, laureate of the Taras Shevchenko National Prize, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Arts of Ukraine, founder and permanent artistic director of the National Chamber Ensemble Kyiv Soloists, and one of the founders of the Ukrainian violin school.
Ім’я скрипаля ще за життя стало легендою і The violinist’s name became legendary during his lifetime and has forever been inscribed in the history of both national and world art. The creative phenomenon of Bohodar Kotorovych as a musician was unique — a fact emphasized in numerous Ukrainian and international reviews, as well as in written and spoken reflections by leading musicians and critics. Many films and television programs have been dedicated to his artistic journey. The life of Bohodar Kotorovych was entirely devoted to serving the highest ideals of art. His multifaceted creative and public activity, aimed at reviving the spiritual heritage of Ukrainian culture, included the nurturing of gifted youth, the broad promotion of Ukrainian art worldwide, and the strengthening of international cultural relations — becoming a powerful manifestation of Ukrainian cultural diplomacy.
As a soloist of the Kyiv Regional Philharmonic, he successfully toured in Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Austria, Finland, Denmark, Poland, the Czech Republic, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Croatia, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Bulgaria, and many other countries.
Bohodar Kotorovych earned the widest recognition and admiration of the musical community as a brilliant interpreter of virtuoso works by Niccolò Paganini, as well as violin masterpieces by Arcangelo Corelli, Johann Sebastian Bach, Giuseppe Tartini, Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, and many others. His profound understanding of music from different eras and styles, combined with his masterful technique and deeply personal reading of every score, captivated audiences and musicologists alike.
It is no coincidence that Bohodar Kotorovych was often called “a true great master of the violin.”However, a special place in his repertoire was reserved for works by contemporary Ukrainian composers — Yevhen Stankovych, Heorhii Maiboroda, Myroslav Skoryk, Vitalii Hubarenko, Levko Kolodub, Hanna Havrylets, and others.
Many of them created their compositions especially for the Maestro, inspired by his vast expressive range and his unmistakably individual performing style.At the culmination of his concert career, Bohodar Kotorovych performed two concerts on Niccolò Paganini’s legendary violin “Il Cannone,” which was brought from Genoa to Kyiv by a special flight. He became the last musician ever granted the honor of performing on this historic instrument — soon after, by decision of the Genoa City Council, the violin was permanently moved to museum status. The name of the great Ukrainian Bohodar Kotorovych has become a symbol of the highest artistry and spiritual depth in the world of music.Primary source of information
Media Archive of the Legacy
Photos, videos, and music that continue to resonate
Musical Stories
03.07.2025Recordings of the outstanding Ukrainian violinist Bohodar Kotorovych
(to commemorate the musician’s birthday)Host:
Svitlana Halas
Listen
Photos
Videos
How to Support
Ways to make a donation
Fundraising for the Monument
Bank Transfer / Visa / Mastercard / PayPal
Donate via Privat24Link to the envelopeCard number:5168752147230745Recipient: Myroslava Bohodarivna KotorovychPayment purpose: For the monument
If you would like your name to appear in the public donation report on the website, please include it in the “Payment purpose” field when making your transfer, or write to us at moc.liamg%40hcyvorotokradohobIf the name is not provided, the contribution will be considered anonymous.All personal data are stored and processed in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On the Protection of Personal Data”.Bank Transfer / Visa / Mastercard / PayPal
Donate via MonobankLink to the fundraising pageDetails for the “Monument Fund” account:Recipient: Myroslava Bohodarivna KotorovychIBAN: UA283220010000026204370727331Tax ID / EDRPOU: 2733305362Payment purpose: For the monument
If you would like your name to appear in the public donation report on the website, please include it in the “Payment purpose” field when making your transfer, or write to us at moc.liamg%40hcyvorotokradohobIf the name is not provided, the contribution will be considered anonymous.All personal data are stored and processed in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On the Protection of Personal Data”.Bank Transfer / Visa / Mastercard / PayPal
Donate via PayPalSend your contributionPayment purpose: For the monument
If you would like your name to appear in the public donation report on the website, please include it in the “Payment purpose” field when making your transfer, or write to us at moc.liamg%40hcyvorotokradohobIf the name is not provided, the contribution will be considered anonymous.All personal data are stored and processed in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On the Protection of Personal Data”.For international transfers
Recipient: Myroslava Bohodarivna KotorovychIBANUA313052990262096400993392667Tax ID / EDRPOU2733305362Payment purposeAccount top-up
*****BENEFICIARY (Одержувач)RecipientKOTOROVYCH MYROSLAVAIBANUA313052990262096400993392667BANK OF BENEFICIARY (Банк одержувача)BankJSC CB PRIVATBANK, 1D HRUSHEVSKOHO STR., KYIV, 01001, UKRAINESWIFT CODE/BICPBANUA2XCORRESPONDENT BANK (Банк-кореспондент)BankCitibank N.A., NEW YORK, USASWIFT CODE/BICCITIUS33Correspondent account36445343
If you would like your name to appear in the public donation report on the website, please include it in the “Payment purpose” field when making your transfer, or write to us at moc.liamg%40hcyvorotokradohobIf the name is not provided, the contribution will be considered anonymous.All personal data are stored and processed in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On the Protection of Personal Data”.
News
→ [Photo gallery of the monument’s creation stages]
Progress of the monument’s construction:
Lavender in bloom at the grave of Bohodar Kotorovych. Summer 2024.
The burial site has been prepared for the installation of the monument.
May 2025.
Commemorative Events:
Concerts, creative meetings, and memorial evenings
Announcement of the concert “Bohodar Kotorovych. In Memory of the Maestro.”
Lysenko Column Hall of the National Philharmonic of Ukraine.
November 8, 2025.
Contacts
Get in touch with us for any questions, cooperation, or project support.
We are open to dialogue with everyone who wishes to join in honoring the memory of the Maestro.
Contact persons:
Myroslava Kotorovych
Stella Krasovska
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