The Vivere String Quartet (Anna Bura and Dmytro Lysko, violins; Ustym Zhuk, viola; Dmytro Nikolayev, cello) is an internationally acclaimed Ukrainian ensemble that brings to the world the music of contemporary Ukranian composers as well as masterworks of the classical chamber music tradition and everything in between. Founded in 2010 by students of the Lviv National Music Academy, the Vivere String Quartet quickly rose to national prominence, winning numerous awards and accolades including grand prize at the All-Ukrainian Chamber Ensemble and Quartet Competition (Lviv, 2013) and first prize at the V. Povzun All-Ukranian Chamber Ensemble Competition (Odesa, 2014). Their exquisitely lyrical style paints stories, whether of love, loss, darkness, light, war or peace, with a broad palette ranging from heart-rending poignancy to explosive tension to transcendent calm. Vivere has performed in Ukraine at the Lviv National Philharmony, the historic Mirror Hall in the Lviv National Opera, and the prestigious “Virtuosos 40” Music Festival of 2021. Internationally they have performed throughout North America and Europe. The Vivere String Quartet has recorded Ukrainian composer Ivan Karabyts’ String Quartet with Golka Records and Brahms Quintet with Dzhmil Records. Prayer for Ukraine with Phenotypic Recordings showcases stories from Ukraine by Ukrainian composers.