Oksana Lyniv launches a mentorship programme for young Ukrainian female conductors in 2026. Competitive selection — 8 from 65 candidates.
Oksana Lyniv announced the opening of the second cohort of the 'WomenInConducting:UA' mentorship programme — an intensive 12-month programme for young Ukrainian female conductors aged 22-35. This year's cohort — 8 participants from 65 candidates. The programme is fully free for participants, funded by a Goethe-Institut grant and Lyniv's personal contribution. Programme structure: 1) 3 intensive session-blocks in Bologna (2 weeks each) — individual work with Lyniv; 2) 4 short assistantship residencies with Ukrainian orchestras (NSO Ukraine, Lviv Philharmonic, KSO, Odesa Opera); 3) 1 public masterclass in Kyiv; 4) opportunity to debut with the resident orchestra upon programme completion. First cohort alumnae (2025): Olena Zoryna (currently assistant at Bonn Opera), Iryna Melnyk (NSO Ukraine debut September 2025), Nataliya Stavchuk (resident at Berlin Konzerthaus), Tetyana Lysenko (Odesa Opera). Lyniv personally accompanies each alumna's career — recommendations, contact network, mentorship during difficult professional decisions. Applications for the 2026/27 cycle accepted until 1 May 2026.
