One of Ukraine’s most distinguished conductors, Natalia Ponomarchuk divides her life between London and Kyiv, bringing Ukrainian classical music to audiences across Europe. Kyiv Post: Ukrainian classical music is increasingly being performed on some of the world’s leading stages. Natalia Ponomarchuk: From what I have observed, contemporary Ukrainian music resonates the most. Kyiv Post: What helps you maintain your own balance amid so much stress and responsibility? All of this will inevitably be reflected in music, because music is always a mirror of society.