Prometeus & Dibrova Choirs and Baturyn Band - Україно Кохана

Side 1 

1. On The Hillside Folk song - Ой По Горі Arr.: M. Hrynyshyn, accomp.: M. Kravtsiw-Barabash Soloist - Victor Sheveli 

2. The Reminiscence Of Cheremosh River - А Черемош Пливе Mel.: B. Yurkiw Arr.: V.Kardash, words: O. Anheliuk  

3. Cossacks In Captivity - Закувала Та Сива Зозуля Mus. & words: P. Nishchynskyj Soloist - Volodymyr Ihnatovych 

4. My Beloved Ukraine - Україно Кохана Mus.: A. Pashkewych Arr.: V. Kardash 

5. The Well In THe Steppe - Гей, У Степу Криниченька Folk song Arr.: M. Opryshko  

6. Play, O Bandura, Play - Грай, Бандуро, Грай Mus.: I. Shamo Words.: D. Lutsenko 

Side 2  

1. Song About Desna River - Пісня Про Десну Mus.: K. Dominchen Words: M. Soma  

2. The Grey Cuckoo-Bird - Ой, Сивап Зозуленька An ancient folk song Arr.: M. Leontovych  

3. My Evening Star - Зоре Моя Вечірняя Mus.: H. Hladkyj, arr.: V. Kardash Words.: T. Shevchenko 

4. Youth March - Марш Юних Mus. P. Merezhyn  

5. Potpourri from the op. "Natalka Poltavka" - Попурі з оп. Наталка Полтавка Mus.: M. Lysenko Instr.: J. Hoydalo 

 

 

 

 

  Baturyn Band Musical Director - Vasyl Kardash, M.A. Accompanist - Nadia Sereda-Brechun, B.A. У 40 Річчя УПА "...there can be no doubt of the excellence of these ensembles or the superb direction and training by Mr. Kardash." Dr. R. Gibson, Winnipeg Free Press. Credits: Performers: SUM (Ukrainian Youth Association) Ensembles Of Toronto, 83 Christie St. (Sofron Bezubko, Chairman; Taras Ruszczak, Administrator) Producer: Societies of Veterans of UPA (Ukrainian Insurgent Army) in Canada & USA; Canada Branch - 140 Bathurst St., Toronto, Ont. (Volodymyr Makar, Honorary Chairman; Mykola Kulyk, Chairman) Recording Engineer: Jim Morgan Editing: Vasyl and Larissa Kardash Mastering: McClear Studio Cover: Volodymyr Bednarskyj Emblem reproduction: Bohdan Malynovskyj 

 

 

 

Prometeus & Dibrova Choirs and Baturyn Band - Мамо! Чи чуєш мене?...

Side 1 

1. The Prisoner's Dream Folk's melody - Сон Arr.: V. Kardash, words: P. Hrabovskyj  

2. Four Our Land We Fight - За Рідний Край Mus.: M. Hayvoronskyj Words: R. Kupchynskyj; accomp.: Z Lavryshyn  

3. The Carpathian Heroes - Карпатські Січовики Mus.: H. Kytastyj Words: Y. Slawutych 

4. When You Fell In The Battle - Коли Ви Вмирали Mus.: M. Hayvoronskyj Words: O. Oles'  

5. Glory Unto The Heroes - Слава Героям Mus.: B. Smetana 

6. We, The Freedom Fighters - Під Шум Лісів Mus.: Y. Hordij, arr.: V. Kardash Words: R. Soltys & V. Davydiak  

1. It's Time To Arise - Вже Час, Вже Час Arr. & instr.: V. Kardash Song of the Ukrainian Underground & UPA Side 2 1. Song From The Concentration Camp Maydanek - Кличе Спалена Пісня Mus.: W. Chinch, arr.: V. Kardash Words: O. Bohachuk 

2. Partisan's Lullaby - Партизантська Колискова Mus.: I. Wilenskyj Arr.: V. Kardash Soloist - Sonia Sakhno  

3. Song About Lopatynskyj - Пісня Про Лопатинського Arr.: V. Kardash From the songs of the Ukrainian Underground  

4. A Mother's Eternal Vigil - А Мати Ходить На Курган Mus.: A. Pashkewych Words: D. Lutsenko 

5. The Mounted Stallions - Вершники Mus.: O. Bilash Words: M. Tomenko 

6. March Of The Siromantsi Detachment - Марш Сіроманців Arr.: Z. Lawryshyn From the songs of the UPA

 

 

 

Musical Director - Vasyl Kardash, M.A. 

Accompanist - Nadia Sereda-Brechun, B.A. 

У 40 Річчя УПА "...there can be no doubt of the excellence of these ensembles or the superb direction and training by Mr. Kardash." Dr. R. Gibson, Winnipeg Free Press. 

Credits: Performers: SUM (Ukrainian Youth Association) Ensembles Of Toronto, 83 Christie St. (Sofron Bezubko, Chairman; Taras Ruszczak, Administrator) 

Producer: Societies of Veterans of UPA (Ukrainian Insurgent Army) in Canada & USA; 

Canada Branch - 140 Bathurst St., Toronto, Ont. (Volodymyr Makar, Honorary Chairman; Mykola Kulyk, Chairman) 

Recording Engineer: Jim Morgan 

Editing: Vasyl and Larissa Kardash Mastering: McClear Studio 

Cover: Volodymyr Bednarskyj  

Рекордовано в лютому-березні 1983 року у спортовій залі Українського Дому, 83 Крісті Ст. Друковано в жовтні 1983 року у Praque Typesetting, Inc. (Здена Шкворецка) Фотограф - Тадей Федоренко 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Shevchenko Male Chorus - In A Ukrainian Concert

Side 1 

1. Susidka (Neighbour) Ukrainian folk song  

2. Zakuvala Ta Syva Zozulia (The Call of the Grey Cuckoo) music by Nischynski soloist - John Bokla  

3. Dumky Pro Kanadu i Ukrainu (Thoughts About Canada and Ukraine) words by J. Shymchyshyn music by Vysochinska soloist - William Shymchyshyn  

4. Poyu Koni Pry Dunayu (Watering the Horses by the Danube) Ukrainian folk lyrics music by Liudkevich 

5. Dyvlius Ya Na Nebo (I Gaze at the Heavens) music by Zaremba soloist John Bokla 

6. Verkhovyno, Maty Moya (Highland Mother of Mine) words and music by Mashkin soloist Fred Pesarchuk 

Side 2  

1. Nich Yaka Misiachna (Moonlit Night) Ukrainian folk song arrangement by Samsonenko soloist John Bokla  

2. Reve Ta Stohne Dnipr Shyrokiy (The Mighty Dnieper Roars) Ukrainian folk song words by T. Shevchenko harmony by Kossenko  

3. Vivtsi Moyi Vivtsi (My Sheep) Ukrainian folk lyrics musics by Hrynyshyn soloist Jerry Prociw  

4. U Keyevi Na Podoli (In Kiev in the Podol) words by Voronko music by Shtoharenko  

5. Marichka words by Tkach music by Sabadash soloist Fred Pesarchuk 

 

   

The musics, songs and dances of the Ukrainian people, like their national costumes and handicrafts,need very little introduction to Canadians. They have been heard and seen in our country countless times, ever since Ukrainians first came here almost 75 years ago. They came to a strange country seeking land and an opportunity to improve their lot. Theirs was a difficult those early years. But they came with great endowments - the desire and ability to work and exceptionally rich folk cultural traditions - it wasn't long before they put these to work for the welfare of their families and heir new homeland. They settled the length and breadth of this country. Soon after they formed various community organizations, church groups, cultural and reading societies, in which their rich heritage played an important part. In the first years their cultural activities were carried on in their homes, later in community halls and various churches. Today, Ukrainian concerts and performances are presented in some of our finest theatres, as well as to radio and television audiences. Ukrainian choirs singing Ukrainian folk songs have thrilled musical festivals,during the war in concerts for the soldiers, at Victory Band rallies, etc. To large numbers of Canadians, particularly in Eastern Canada, the Shevchenko Male Chorus needs little introduction. Founded only 12 years ago,this amateur chorus has appeared at some 180 concerts before audiences estimated at over 100 000 people. In addition to appearing at numerous benefit performances for varied cultural organizations, home and school associations, trade unions in the home city of Toronto, it has delighted audiences in Montreal, Fort William, Detroit, Windsor, Sudbury and many other cities. Recentrly it participated in the Golden Jubilee celebrations in Timmins, with great success. In addition to the concert work, the chorus has appeared in the operas Kateryna, Cossack Beyond The Danube, the musical drama Zemlya, and other productions. Of the 200 songs in its repertoire, a large number of them are classical selections written to the words of Taras Shevchenko, the Ukrainian poet, whose name the chorus proudly bears. Included also are songs of the Russian, Chech, Slovak, Polish, Armenian, Azerbaijanian peoples, compositions by renowned classical composers, as well as songs of the English, American, French and Canadian peoples. "The Shvechenko Male Chorus In A Ukrainian Concret" is the chours' first long-playing record. It contains folk, classical, and contemporary selections - all with a popular appeal. Piano Accompaniment - Esther Cronenberg Jacket Design - Jerry Prociw Conducted by Eugene Dolny

Joan Karasevich - Reflections

Side One  

1. Думи Мої - My Thoughts - Doomeh Moyee Words: T. Shevchenko The writer muses on the fate of his poetry. He hopes his thoughts may reach his homeland to be heard and received with love and honour, though he remains in exile. 

2. Нащо мені чорні брови - Where Have They Gone - Nashcho Manyee Chorni Broveh Words: T. Shevchenko - Musics: W. Zaremba "Of what use is my beauty if my destiny is to be alone among strangers; an orphan longing for home." 

3. Білі Каштани - Spring In Kiev - Belee Kashtaneh Words: A. Malushka - Musics: P. Mayboroda "Whenever I go, I will remember Spring in Kiev, the chestnut trees n blossom and you and I together."  

4. Рідна Мати Моя - Dearest Mother Of Mine - Reednah Mateh Moyah Words: A. Malushka - Musics: P. Mayboroda "Dearest mother, I gaze upon the embroidered scarf you gave me - you who went sleepless in the night - you who set my path by the stars - and the pain of the loneliness in my heart is as deep as your love." 5. Дівочі Мрії - A Maiden's Longing - Deevochee Mreyee Modern A young girl hopes and dream that her love will be true and come to take her home with him.  

 

Side 2 

1. Ой Не Ходи Грицю - Please Don't Go - Oy Ne Hodeh Hretsyoo Traditional My lover was unfaithful. I poisoned him and now hi is dead. Bitter is my sorrow. He will be neither hers nor mine - only the cold, grey earth will hold him now. 

2. Ой Казала Мені Мати - My Mother Warned Me - Oy Kazalah Manyee Mateh Words and Music: C. Hulaka - Artemovsky "Go to the well and fetch some water but don't flirt with the young kozaks!" "Oh, Mother, I didn't flirt, all I did was kiss one"  

3. Мати Доню Колисала - Бодайся Когут Знудив - For The Children - Nahteh Donyoo Kolehsahalah / Bodaysha Kohoot Znoodehv Traditional " I rock you to sleep but you will have just one more song. My dark-eyed little nighthawk, you would dance all night. Sleep, my love, mother is here."  

4. Чабан(Лучше було) - It's better Not To Know - Loocheh Boolo Traditional It's better not to meet; it's better not to love; but it's even better not to know how and when love will end.  

5. Бандура - Bandura- Bandura Traditional "Love played me for a fool. Now, on my bandura, I play the song of your beautiful eyes and of the love for which I would give my soul."  

6. Верховино - Verhoveno - Verhoveno Traditional "Verhoveno is our whole wordl. Oh, to dance for just one hour on your meadows - to hear the river rush by - the piper play - the thunder roar - the birds sing - to be with the marvellous girls! Paradise is there." 

 

 


Joan Karasevich - Reflections Singing Ukrainian Favorites - from Steppes to the Prairies Born and raised in Winnipeg on the Canadian prairie where her great-grandparents had settled three generations earlier, Joan Karasevich developed the musical and dramatic talents in an environment still vibrating with the dynamic spirit of the pioneers. 

Joan has shared these talent across Canada and in the United States through her concert performances and leading roles in musical and dramatic productions. She has appeared at such theatres as the Stratford Festival Theatre, Manitoba Theatre Centre, Rainbow Stage, Charlottetown Festival and Seattle Repertory Theatre. Guest appearances on network radio and television shows have brought her into the homes and heards of many. 1975 will mark her return to the Ukrainian National Festival in Dauphin. "Reflections" is Joan's contribution to International Women's Year - thanks to the support of family and friends. An offering of love, these are songs of the Ukrainian people - the soul of the steppes echoed on the prairie - the sound on the hearts of people everywhere.  

Music arranged and conducted by Ted Komar featuring "The Ted Komar Orchestra 

Photography: J. Coleman Fletcher 

Cover design: Charles Speidel 

Engineer: John Hildebrand Kara-Schel 

Productions 467 Henderson Highway, Winnipeg, Canada R2K 2H7, Phone: 204-668-6144 

Recorded by Century 21 Studios, Winnipeg Canada KSP-75-1 

Artist and production are Canadian 1975 Production

Троянда - Троянда

Перша Сторона  

1. Розпрягайте Хлопці Коні - Unharness The Horses  

2. Впали Дві Зірниці - Two Stars Fell 

3. Пісня Буде Поміж Нас - A Song Between Us 

4. Streets Of London  

5. Ой Романе! - Oh Roman!  

6. Бачу Тебе - Looking At You 

Друга Сторона 

1. Мій Андрійко - My Andriyko 

2. Рідний Край У Карпатах - My Land In The Carpathians  

3. На Івана Купала - On St. John's Day  

4. Жартівливі Пісні - Comical Songs 

5. Ой Гаю, Гаю - In the Grove 

6. Українська В’язанка - Ukrainian Medley  

7. Думки Про Канаду Й Україну - Thoughts Of Canada & Ukraine

 
 

 

Michael Curry - Pianist gold medal winner Royal Conservatory of Music 

Orysia Lubinsky - Coloratura Soprano, former soloist with the Toronto Opera Repertoire  

Laura Prokopovish - Contralto Soprano, toured Ukraine as a featured solo artist Produced By Bill Hawryschuk 

Arranged by Troyanda and Bill Hawryschuk 

Recorded live to two track at Manta Sound Toronto Engineered by Ron Searles - Edited by Mike Duncan Graphics and Photography by Bill Hawryschuk  

Special thanks to Orest Sushko for sharing his engineering knowledge and experience with us  

We wish to thank the Taras Shevchenko Foundation and the Yavir Ukrainian Folk Ensemble for their support 

 Copyright 1987

Dankevich - Bogdan Khmelnitski - Ukrainian Opera

Side 1 

Act 1 Scene 1 Nina Goncharenko - Soprano; Larisa Rudenko - Mezzo-soprano; Nicolai Chasti - Bass; Vassill Babenko - Bass; Rudolf Belitski - Baritone; Pavel Ivanov - Tenor 

Side 2 Act 1 Scene 2 (part one) Nina Goncharenko - Soprano; Larisa Rudenko -Mezzo-soprano; Mikhail Grishko - Baritone; Boris Gmyria - Bass; Victor Borischenko - Tenor; Boris Puzin - Tenor; Dmitri Gnatyuk - Bass 

Side 3 band 1. Act 1 Scene 2(concluded) band 2. Act 1 Scene 3 Mikhail Grishko - Baritone; Boris Gmyria - Bass; Victor Borischenko - Tenor; Mikhail Romenski - Bass; Pavel Gaychuk - Bass; Boris Puzin - Tenor; Ivan Klyakun - Tenor; Vassili Babenko - Bass; Anatoli Okhrimovich - Tenor 

 

Side 4 Act 2 Scene 1 (part one) Larisa Rudenko - Mezzo-soprano; Lilia Lobanova-Rogacheva - Soprano; Mikhail Grishko - Baritone; Boris Gmyria - Bass; Victor Borischenko - Tenor; Semen Kogan - Tenor; Rudolf Belicki - Bass 

Side 5 band 1 Act 2 Scene 1 (concluded) band 2 Act 2 Scene 2 Mikhail Grishko - Baritone; Victor Borischenko - Tenor; Pavel Gaychuk - Bass; Nicolai Chasti - Bass; Ivan Morgul - Tenor; Karl Papernik - Tenor; Vassili Babenko - Bass; Yakov Otroschenko - Baritone 

Side 6 Act 3 (part one) Lilia Lobanova-Rogacheva - Soprano; Mikhail Grishko - Baritone; Boris Gmyria - Bass; Victor Borischenko - Tenor; Semen Kogan - Tenor;

 

Side 7 Act 3 (concluded) Nina Goncharenko - Soprano; Larisa Rudenko - Mezzo-soprano; Mikhail Grishko - Baritone; Boris Gmyria - Bass; Victor Borischenko - Tenor; Semen Kogan - Tenor; Rudolf Belitski - Bass 

Side 8 Act 4 Mikhail Grishko - Baritone; Vladimir Matveyev - Bass; Victor Borischenko - Tenor Act 1 Scene 2 (part one)

 

Chorus and Orchestra of the Kiev Taras Shevchenko Theatre. Conducted by Vladimir Piradov. Westminster OPW 1403

Кубанські Козаки - Колись і Тепер

1 сторона
1. Ми Діти Роду Козацького - We are sons of the Cossacks - music N. Koumpan, lyrics A. Koumpan
2. Я Сам Вночі - Alone at Night - music N. Koumpan, lyrics A. Koumpan
3. Горілка! - Не Дівка - Whisky! - Not the Girl - music N. & A. Koumpan, lyrics A. Koumpan
4. Мамо, Мамо - Mamo, Mamo - music N. Koumpan, lyrics A. Koumpan
5. Наша Мова - Our Language - A. Koumpan
6. Юкі Діско - Ukie Disco - J. C. Naude

2 сторона
1. Наша Любов - Our Love - music N. Koumpan, lyrics A. Koumpan
2. Мандруємо По Світі - World Wanderers - music N. Koumpan, lyrics A. Koumpan
3. Доля - Destiny - music N. & A. Koumpan, lyrics N. Koumpan
4. Щось Від Мене - Something from Me - N. Koumpan
5. Не Блуди - Don't Stray - A. Koumpan
6. Згадаймо Дні Про Карнавали - Memories of Carnivals - music N. Koumpan, lyrics A. Koumpan

Юкі Діско

Олександер і Микола Кумпан шанують свою українську кубанську спадщину. Вони гордо виставляють світлину своїх дідів у кубанському однострої. Проживаючи і працюючи тепер у Парижі , ті українські артисти світової слави палають музичною творчістю. Музика і лірика написана Миколою та Олександром до цієї пластинки, цілковито нова і оригінальна. Вона становить модерний і динамічний стиль, що унаявнює їхню любов до української культури. Як і перша платівка “Ритм України“, вона матиме творчий вплив на прийдешній розвиток української музики.

Sashko and Mykola Koumpan revere their Ukrainian Kuban Cossack heritage. They proudly display the photo of their Cossack grandfathers in their Kuban uniforms. Presently working in Paris, these Ukrainian entertainers, of word renown, are bursting with musical creativity. The music and lyrics written by Mykola and Sashko for this record, are completely new and original. It is in a modern and dynamic style displaying a love of their Ukrainian culture. As with their first record "Beat of Ukraine" it will have a strong positive effect on future Ukrainian musical development.

Credits
Lyrics, Solo Vocals - Sashko (Alexander) Koumpan
Music, Vocals, Accordion - Mykola (Nicholas) Koumpan
Musical Arrangements and Direction, Trumpets - Jean-Claude Naude
Cover Consultant - Lubomyr Taskey
Photography - Ariane Koumpan
Production - Roy and Irene Kostuk
Printing - Harmony Printing Ltd. (70 Coronet Rd. Toronto, Canada)
Sound Engineer - Alain Butet
Recorded at Pathe Marconi, E.M.I. Paris, France
Aremkay Records - 2195 Bloor St. W. Toronto Ontario M6S 1N2 Canada 416-766-7666

Сузір’я - Сузір’я

Перша Сторона 

1. Наш Орлинний Край - сл. Л. Татаренко муз. Д. Бойко 

2. Голубівна - сл. Б. Стельмах муз. В. Янівський 

3. Білі Коні - сл. В. Симоненко муз. Н. Свинар 

4. Кличе Спалена Пісня (Мамо) - сл. Н.Н. муз. М. Юрків 

5. Колискова - сл. Л. Українка муз. Д. Бойко 

Друга Сторона 

1. Три Поради - сл. Ю. Рибчинський муз. І. Шамо 

2. Ти Знаєш, Що Ти Людина - сл. В. Симоненко муз. Д. Бойко 

3. Вечірня Пісня - сл. Л. Ященко муз. Л. Ященко 

4. Ворожка - сл. і муз. народні 

5. Весни Примари - сл. В. Канаш муз. В. Ільїн 

 

 Produced by Bohdan Kuszczak and Suzirya Recording and Mixing Engineer: Terry Medwedyk assisted by Paul Binish Recorded and mixed at Kinck Sound, Scarborough, Ontario Mastered at the Lacquer Channel, Scarborough, Ontario Mastered by Terry Medwedyk Cover design by Bohdan Tchoryk, Bohdan Kuszczak, Suzirya Photographs by Taras Soltys Cover Photograph courtesy of the European Southern Observatory 

I 

1. Our Native Land Ukraine - words. L. Tatarenko music D. Boyko 

2. The Dove - words B. Stelmach music V. Yanivsky 

3. White Stallions - words V. Symonenko music N. Svynar 

4. Mama - words Anonymous music M. Yurkiw 

5. Lullabye - words L. Ukrainka music D. Boyko 

 II 

1. Words Of Wisdom - words Y. Rybchynsky music I. Shamo 

2. Ode To The Individual - words V. Symonenko music D. Boyko 

3. Evening Melody - words L. Yashchenko music L. Yashchenko 

4. The Fortune Teller - Folk song 

5. Visions Of Spring - words V. Kanash music V. Ilyin Ukrainian Vocal Ensemble Suzirya 1 сопран - Ірка Хичій, Орися Любінська 2 сопран - Петруся Боєчко, Оля Шульган альт - Дана Бойко, Христя Дудар 1st soprano - Irka Chyczij, Orysia Lubinsky 2nd soprano - Petrusia Bejetchko, Ola Shulhan alto - Dana Boyko, Chrystyna Dudar with Dana Boyko - acoustic guitar, piano in "Lullabye" Roman Charak - mandolin Richard Hareychuk - bandura Roman Moroz - drums, synthesizer, string synthesizer Miron Nahirny - bass guitar, acoustic guitar Roman Pankiw - piano, acoustic guitar in "Lullabye" Wolodymyr Petryga - electric guitar, acoustic guitar We would like to acknowledge the following people for the time and effort they devoted in making this record album a reality. Our sincere thanks to Terry Medwedyk, Paul Bonish, Orest Bandurka, Bohdan Tchoryk, Taras Soltys and the Ukrainian band "Kuban". Suzirya Distributed by Promin Ukrainian Folkoric Productions. All rights reserved. Made in Canada.