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STEP INTO A UNIVERSE WHERE SAND WEAVES UNIQUE CONCERTS
In partnership with orchestras and theatres, each concert unfolds as a captivating story brought to life through sand animation, merging with symphonic music, opera, ballet, and dramatic performances. From solo acts to grand suites, from intimate shows to enchanting productions for children — every experience leaves a lasting impact on the audience.
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Nutcracker
This is one of the dearest concerts to my heart, created based on the Christmas tale by E.T.A. Hoffmann in collaboration with the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and conductor Dilyaver Osmanov.
As if by magic, sand animation transports you into a fantastical world, where the magic of sand and Tchaikovsky’s enchanting music create an atmosphere filled with anticipation of a miracle. The sand images take you into the world of little Marie, where the Nutcracker faces off against the Mouse King and, after his victory, transforms into a beautiful prince. This is not just a performance, but a fantastical journey where every grain of sand and every note of the orchestra tells the story that miracles are always near — you just have to believe.
WHERE CREATIVITY EXPLORES NEW HORIZONS
INSPIRE YOUR GUESTS WITH SAND ANIMATION AT CORPORATE EVENTS
Transform your corporate events into extraordinary experiences with our mesmerizing sand animation performances. Having showcased our talent at renowned events for companies like LG, BMW, and Nivea, we’re ideal for a variety of occasions—such as company anniversaries, trade shows, product launches, business openings, client presentations, annual report presentations, and Christmas parties. Our shows captivate and inspire attendees, making each event truly memorable.
Imagine your audience watching in awe as our talented sand artists create stunning visuals that tell your brand's story. We have had the privilege of performing for distinguished guests, including former German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the mayors of Berlin and Hamburg. Whether you're celebrating milestones or introducing new products, our sand performances seamlessly blend creativity with your corporate message, ensuring an unforgettable impact that resonates with your guests long after the event is over.
Lana Telbukh's creative journey is a story of resilience and triumph. When an economic crisis left this young architect and mother without an income, a small studio and a handful of sand marked the beginning of her path to worldwide acclaim and even recognition on Wikipedia as an internationally renowned artist.
Lana´s JourneyAWARDS
A TRIUMPHANT OF THE WORLD ARENA, A LAUREATE OF INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALS
THE UNFORGETTABLE ART OF SAND ANIMATION FOR THEATERS
PASSION FLOWING THROUGH SAND
For Lana, theatrical projects are among the most inspiring and creatively compelling. Her experience includes productions with narrators, orchestral oratorios, and performances featuring actors. Such collaborations open space for finding imaginative solutions and crafting visual meanings that enhance the dramaturgy of a show. Theater work holds a special place in her artistic practice — it is a realm where the most striking ideas emerge and where sand animation reveals its emotional power and depth.
Theater and sand
BEAUTY HIDDEN IN SAND VIDEOS
ANIMATING YOUR SOUNDSCAPES
We create sand animations for composers and musicians, bringing each note to life with dynamic visual imagery. Whether it’s a music video, film trailer, or visualization for music festivals, we transform each composition into a unique sand story, allowing audiences to experience music in a whole new way.
For businesses, our sand animations become a powerful tool for visual storytelling, merging art with a brand's unique identity. Among our clients are well-known companies such as Peugeot, Marriott Hotels, HP, and Würth Industry. Together, we produce captivating brand videos, corporate films, and presentations that highlight the essence of the company, adding a refined artistic dimension that resonates with audiences worldwide.
FUTURE SHOWS
SHOW
LOCATION
DATE
The Spectre’s Bride
Hof
January 30, 2026 19:30
THE SPECTRE’S BRIDE is a gripping ghost story that unfolds between longing, hope, despair, and terror—until the redeeming dawn. An orphaned girl waits for years for the return of her missing beloved, who finally appears to her as a bridegroom from hell, forcing her on a nocturnal ride to the cemetery. Passing decayed marshes, surrounded by will-o’-the-wisps and the howling of wild beasts, they race through the darkness until the first crow of the rooster and the first rays of the sun put an end to the haunting and set the bride free.
Antonín Dvořák’s operatic cantata THE SPECTRE’S BRIDE (1884) is based on the dark legend Svatební košile (literally: “The Wedding Shirts”) by Czech poet Karel Jaromír Erben. For the first time, this powerful work—rarely heard on stage—can now be experienced at Theater Hof in a concert performance featuring soloists, the opera chorus, and the Hof Symphony Orchestra. As a special highlight, internationally acclaimed sand artist Svetlana Telbukh will bring the imaginative and emotional world of the legend to life through live sand animation.
Le Landeron — 700 years
Le Landeron, Switzerland
October 31, 2025 18:00
Le Landeron — 700 years of history brought to life through sand, light and voice.
On October 31 and November 1, a poetic 45-minute sand animation concert will be presented in honor of the anniversary of Le Landeron.
The story of the town unfolds through a fusion of live sand animation, narration, and atmospheric light design, creating a moving visual journey.
Every gesture becomes the breath of time, every line a memory, every spark of light an expression of gratitude.
Two performances each evening: 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Duration: approx. 45 minutes
Location: Le Landeron, Switzerland
Production: Lunidea (lunidea.ch)
Sand Animation: Sand Elf – Lana Telbukh
Narration: Victoria Giorgini
Light Design: Illumination SA
The Whisper of Flowers
Vullierens, Switserland
August 28, 2025 20:00
The Whisper of Flowers is a poetic 45-minute concert blending live piano music, sand animation, and narration into an immersive visual and musical experience.
Inspired by the 70-year history of the iris gardens, the performance unfolds like a living story: each flower reveals its hidden secrets as images appear and dissolve in real time, shaped from grains of sand while the piano accompanies their journey.
Three artists unite to bring this universe to life — a pianist, a narrator, and sand-art virtuoso Lana Telbukh (Sand Elf).
Production: Lunidea (lunidea.ch)
Piano: CarolynWoods-Jardine
Sand Animation: Sand Elf – Lana Telbukh
Narration: Victoria Giorgini
Swiss Legends
Geneva, Switzerland
June 27, 2025 21:00
Swiss Legends is a captivating 45-minute sand animation performance inspired by Swiss mythology and legendary figures, including the haunting tale of La Fée Noire du Jura. Created by sand-art virtuoso Lana Telbukh (Sand Elf), the show blends live music and narration into an immersive visual journey.
Each scene appears and dissolves in real time, transforming ancient Swiss stories into living images shaped from grains of sand.
Produced by Lunidea (lunidea.ch)
General Concept: Victoria Giorgini
Sand Animation: Sand Elf – Lana Telbukh
Narration: Guillaume Pidancet
Light Design: Illumination SA
A poetic tribute to Switzerland’s cultural heritage — magical, atmospheric, and unforgettable.
Sand and Sound
Frauenfeld, Switserland
May 25, 2025 20:00
An exclusive unplugged live concert featuring Remo Forrer, Switzerland’s Eurovision participant, will be accompanied by the captivating sand-art performance of Sand Elf – Lana Telbukh. Visitors will experience a unique fusion of live music and real-time sand artistry. As Remo Forrer delivers the emotional soundtrack of the evening, the talented artist Lana Telbukh transforms the music into mesmerizing sand images, created live before the audience. The event will be hosted by Andy Zellweger, the well-known morning show presenter from RADIO TOP.
Organization is provided by Must HAVE Frauenfeld, a brand dedicated to stylish second-hand fashion and sustainable labels that prove fashion can be both trendy and environmentally friendly.
Music Remo Forrer
Moderator Andy Zellweger
Sand animation Lana Telbukh
School Concert The Little Mermaid
Gera, Germany
February 11, 2025 09:00
Experience the enchanting tale of “The Little Mermaid” brought to life through mesmerizing sand animation by Svetlana Telbukh, in collaboration with the Theater Altenburg Gera. Under the direction of conductor Changmin Park, the orchestra will perform Benjamin Britten’s “The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra,” with narration by Ruth Ohlmann. This performance blends music and visual storytelling, immersing the audience in the Little Mermaid’s journey of love and curiosity in the human world.
CHARITABLE PROJECTS
Embracing our commitment to making a positive impact, we actively engage in various charitable projects, striving to uplift communities and contribute to meaningful causes. Our endeavors extend beyond artistic pursuits, embodying a dedication to social responsibility and fostering positive change.
Art Inspiring Change
Review
I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THAT. EVERYONE WATCHED YOUR SHOW INTENTLY, AND EVEN A FEW TEARS WERE SHED BY SOME GUESTS. THERE WAS ACTUALLY APPLAUSE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES.
Thank you very much for completing everything so punctually and perfect.
At the same time, I would like to give you some brief feedback on my wife's birthday event where you showed the birthday sand show. The success and admiration were immense. The presentation was also ideal, as we had a very large screen and a very good projector at our disposal.
I also briefly showed the printed original pictures. The unanimous opinion: This is art!
We would like to sincerely thank you again for this wonderful "accompaniment" to our event, to you and your team, and wish you continued great success! I shared the link to your website several times that evening.
Warm regards from Berlin
WE ATTENDED YOUR ENCHANTING NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCE AND EVERYONE WAS THRILLED.
We attended your enchanting Nutcracker performance at the Hoftheater on December 22nd with people who volunteer for us, and everyone was thrilled.
AT SOME POINT I REALIZED THAT WE WERE CREATING A FAIRY TALE TOGETHER.
With Lana we traveled to the site of the Per Gynt project. in 2013.
Her handiwork was a delightful addition to the music of Edvard Grieg. At some point I realized that we were creating a fairy tale together.
Then fate brought us together again in the Magic Song project. Schedule. "Carol of the balls." feat.: Al Di Meola, Amoury Gutierrez, Ed Calle and other stars of world music. Once again Lana showed her ability to create a fairy tale.
I constantly follow the work of this artist who makes our world more colorful with sand.
WHEN PEOPLE ASK TO SEE THAT VERY VIDEO AGAIN ON THE SCREEN, THAT MEANS: CHAPEAU
Dear Lana,
With this message and these words, I want to once again personally and deeply thank you from the bottom of my heart ♥️. To me, you are not only an exceptional talent and a gifted artist. With your unparalleled creativity, empathy, and—quite literally—your fingertip sensitivity, you created a truly wonderful sand video for me, or rather for my mother, on the occasion of her 80th birthday. It is of immeasurable value to all of us.
When, during the presentation, not only tears of emotion, admiration, joy, and love flowed from the guests, but you also heard a quiet voice asking if someone might distribute tissues—well, that says more than a thousand words. And when, later in the evening at the event, people ask to see that very video again on the screen, that means: CHAPEAU ❣️
Thank you, and all my love to you,
Petra
