ABOUT LYRICA CLASSIC
VISION MISSION STORY
Lyrica Classic envisions a society that helps the world to discover a quality of new or unknown music by bringing it to famous stages and making high-quality productions using first-caliber artists, giving access to the unique social, emotional, and intellectual benefits achieved through musical excellence and high production quality.
We believe that only through quality performance can life be given to quality art! And through quality, we can attract new generations and bring them the love for classical music!
The mission of Lyrica Classic is to help undiscovered music to achieve the recognition it deserves, and to allow the public to evaluate the music in full, hearing the works
as the composer intended. Real artist, as well as good music, need its stage and use.
It would only be fair to mention that many musical works are not appreciated because the composers do not have adequate funding to bring their music to life, or their music was previously performed poorly and the first impression was irrevocably ruined.
Let us recall the well-known example, Rachmaninoff’s First Symphony, which is known today as one of the most beautiful and soul-touching musical works, even to an inexperienced listener. However, how many people know the first production of the symphony was performed poorly; the music was spoiled—it was a catastrophe! The critics screamed in indignation that it was impossible to perform such a terrible piece. The composer subsequently became depressed and did not write for three years! Imagine how much the world has lost. We could have had one more collection of his art songs, a couple of concertos or symphonies, if not for this ugly performance of his First Symphony, which is now known to the whole world.
The example of Rachmaninoff demonstrates the importance of quality production of new or unknown music. That is why we believe that Lyrica’s mission is so essential to humanity, the music community, and future generations. We bring justice to the composers, justice to the music, and justice to the world!
Our team carries out an honorable mission - building bridges between countries through cooperation in music, discovering new names, and previously unknown music.
Ms. Petrachuk studied at Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory and is a graduate of Bern Opera Studio in Bern, Switzerland. Her debut as a professional opera singer was with the State Theater Bern, Switzerland, in 2010. After that, she performed with many other recognized opera companies and concert venues, such as Theater Biel (Switzerland), Ash Lawn Opera Festival (US), Opera Ischia (Italy), Dicapo Opera Theater in New York (US), Great Moscow Hall (Russia), Vocal Productions NYC (US), Nova and Opera Camerata in Washington, D.C (US), Smetana Hall in Prague (Czech Republic), Carnegie Hall in New York (US), Musikverein and Wiener Konzerthaus in Vienna (Austria), and many others.Yulia specializes in contemporary opera and other forms of vocal music of the 20th & 21st centuries. She has performed many World and US premieres.
Through her teaching studio, Ms. Petrachuk instills the love for classical music to new generations. Yulia has robust experience in international performing arts projects, execution, and collaborations in the US and EU. Out of her passion and drive to sustain and give lesser-known and unknown music a voice, Yulia Petrachuk founded Lyrica Classic Entertainment as a sounding beacon to deliver superior-level presentation of music.
Carlo Mahfouz is a Renaissance man. An intrapreneur and product development executive in the healthcare ed-tech space with a deep understanding of technology, he works developing products to help improve patients’ outcomes and driving change in organizations, teams, and individuals.
Always curious, Carlo is a firm believer in tech’s power to create positive global change, a novice opera singer who heads innovation at a classical music non-profit company, and a published author. His book, Reality Check: In Pursuit of the Right Questions, explores different tactics, mental models, and mindsets that improve our ability to identify ourselves and ask the right questions to solve complex problems. It empowers us to address the issues that matter.
Carlo grew up in Lebanon, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame University. He also holds an Executive MBA from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. In addition to his busy career, he enjoys hiking, drawing, photography, and playing his classical guitar.
Rachel served the US Navy as a Healthcare Administrator specializing in Medical Logistics from 2012-2017. She received her B.S. in Business Logistics from Pennsylvania State University, a M.S. in Exercise Physiology from the Citadel, a M.P.H. from Johns Hopkins University, and a Ph.D. (ABD) in Bioenergetics from East Carolina University. Rachel is currently the class president for her Executive MBA programs at UCLA, a Veterans in Global Leadership and Focus Forward fellow, and an Aspen Institute Socrates Scholar.
She is passionate about social impact, and in her free time she provides pro bono consulting to Stage 6, a social impact franchise accelerator working to address the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. She is the founder of the Empowered Women Brunch, which connects and inspires individuals who are investing in enhancing their personal and professional lives. Additionally, Rachel volunteers with Veterans and American Corporate Partners to provide one-on-one mentoring and guidance to military members who are either transitioning or struggling to find meaningful work.
She also serves on the Board of Directors for Lyrica Classic, a global non-profit that allows undiscovered music to find the recognition it deserves. Rachel has spent the past 20 years studying human physiology, cognitive neuroscience, bioenergetics, and the mind-body connection. She is currently working on a new business venture to connect people with resources to improve their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Yvonne Bukstein
Editor and Fundraising Consultant
Yvonne has a JD from the University of Pittsburgh, an MPH from the University of Texas School of Public Health, and a BS in Sociology from the University of Houston. Yvonne practiced law for 10 years, both in private practice and as a clerk with the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. She has also served as a professional fundraiser working for such diverse organizations as the University of Pittsburgh, the Senator John Heinz History Center, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International. Today, Yvonne loves spending time with her four granddaughters, doing artwork (bead-woven jewelry, floral paintings, and mixed media pieces), and volunteering her time with nonprofit organizations. Yvonne is grateful for the opportunity to work with Lyrica Classic Entertainment.
Terence Davis
Music Lawer
Terence Davis was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. He received his Bachelor's in Management from Clemson University and graduated with his Juris Doctorate from Charlotte School of Law. While in law school, he was a part of the entertainment & law section and studied entertainment law in Toulouse, France. Terence began his legal career clerking at the Circuit Court for Prince George's County, Maryland.
Terence has argued before the second highest court in the state of Maryland and has litigated countless matters for underserved individuals in Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Terence is passionate about music. He is the co-founder and head of entertainment at Solace Sports & Entertainment, LLC, a full-service sports and entertainment company. Terence assists high-profile clients with contract negotiation and artist and brand development.
Terence lives in Washington, D.C. He enjoys exploring museums, aviation, traveling, watching Clemson football, and running in his free time.
Guy Mahfouz
Graphic Designer
Experienced Senior Brand & Creative Interaction Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in design branding and advertising for creative agencies in Dubai and Beirut. Created innovative visual concepts to meet the demands of a dynamic marketing industry in all stages of digital design, from conceptual thinking through execution.
Extensive experience creating design solutions with advanced proficiency in multi-digital platforms -User Interface Design, and Adobe Creative Suite for clients like Mercedes-Bens, Yahsat, General Mills, MG Motors, OSN, GEMS, SONY, and many others.
Provide Opportunity
Access to the benefits of performing opportunities at top concert venues, regardless of socioeconomic status or recognition in the music world.
Nurture Creativity
Our innovative team is always looking for contemporary solutions to attract new auditoriums and to make our members' experience easy, fun, and exciting.
Cultivate Excellent
We create unforgettable memories for sophisticated tastes.
Embody Community
We are always are looking forward to enriching communities via local chamber events.
Work Hard
We are always looking for new projects and discovering new talents around the world.