SIDE 1
1. CARPATHIAN REMINISCENCES - СПОМИН З ГІР
Music: V. Bezkorovayny
A longing for the mountains, old friends and the homeland — interrupted by a gay kolomeyka which brings back happy memories of youth. 2. SOLDIER'S FAREWELL - ЯК СТРІЛЬЦІ ЙШЛИ
Lyrics and Music: R. Kupchynsky
Агг.: А. Hnatyshyn
The scene is that of soldiers bidding farewell to their loved ones as they depart for battle.
3. NO SAD SONGS FOR ME - НЕ ХОЧУ СПІВАТИ
Music: A. Hnatyshyn
No sad songs for me because it's my happy songs that attract the young men.
4. CHERRY TREE - ЧЕРЕШЕНЬКА
Transcarpathian Folk Song
An ill-fated love which does not even last the flowering of the cherry tree.
5. I HEAR THE VIOLIN PLAYING - НА ВУЛИЦІ СКРИПКА ГРАЄ
Folk Song
Агг.: О. Koshetz
How can I do my chores and heed my mother when I hear the enticing violin and bass calling me to dance?
SIDE 2.
1. CARPATHIAN WALTZ - ГУЦУЛЬСЬКИЙ ВАЛЬС
Lyrics: D. Pavlychko
Music: A. Kos-Anatolsky
The night is bright, the trees and mountains stand serene and you are beside me.
2. ONCE UPON A TIME - БУЛО КОЛИСЬ
Lyrics and Music: R. Kupchynsky
Агг.: V. Bezkorovayny
As the nightingale sings, a soldier remembers happy times with his un-requited love.
3. WHO - ХТО?
Lyrics: M. Rylsky
Music: B. Wesolowsky
Who will share my loneliness? Who will comfort me?
4. TRUTH ABOUT MEN - ЗАГАЛЬНО РІЧ ЗНАНА
Music: V. Baltarovych
Men make many promises but keep none.
5. MATHIOLA - МАТІОЛИ
Lyrics: D. Mur
Music: B. Wesolowsky
(Orch. — J. Zaza)
The fragrance of the mathiola blossom stirs memories of my loved one.
6. KOLOMEYKA - КОЛОМИЙКА
Transcarpathian Folk Song
A jilted girl seeks a young "doctor" to cure her heartache.
MANUFACTURED BY RCA VICTOR RECORDING SERVICES
Members:
VERA BAYRAK (1st Soprano)
VERA IVASHKO (2nd Soprano)
EVHENIA KOTYSH (1st Alto)
OLENA HLIBOVYCH (2nd Alto)- Director and Vocal Arranger
Orchestra:
Musical Director — ELLIS McLINTOCK
Featuring—BILL RICHARDS — Violin
BOHDAN WYSHNIOWSKY — Bass
Cover Background — Toronto City Hall
THE VERKHOVYNA QUARTET was formed fifteen years ago in Toronto under the musical direction of Olena Hlibovych with the initial sponsor- ship of W. Sharvan. The first touring group consisted of N. Lysaniuk, M. Brezden, H. Pidruchny, T. Kossatch and the accompanist S. Zovnir-
Klos. From 1955, VERKHOVYNA toured Eastern Canada and the United States as an independent group, presenting Ukrainian songs not only to Ukrainian audiences but to the public at large. The Quartet met with instant success and is now one of the most popular Ukrainian vocal groups
beyond the borders of the Ukraine: its popularity became more firmly established after its extensive concert tours, radio and television appear- ances, and film productions. VERKHOVYNAS repertoire is extensive and varied-simple folk melodies, lyrical songs, religious and classical works of
Ukrainian composers as well as the classics and light classics of the western world.
Over the years, Ukrainian music critics such as Messrs. Bamych, Stavnychy, Fedoriv and others have acclaimed the Quartet for their unique blending of voices, faultless diction, even tone and originality of interpre- tation
VERKHOVYNA'S participation in the 1956 Shakespearean Stratford Music Festival drew the following remarks from the critics -
- gay lilt to these voices but also an underlining tone control and harmony that is delightful
George Kidd, Toronto Telegram
- there were some lovely examples of harmonizing
John Kraglund, Globe and Mail
- sung with charm and lovely harmony
Marcus Adeny, Toronto Daily Star
The past fifteen years have also seen a change in the personnel of the Quartet but the enthusiasm and the competence of the new members has perpetuated the high standards set by the previous group. The singers heard on this record have sung together since the 1965-66 season. Arrangements have been completed for further concert tours and recordings.
Technical director - Bill Giles
VIRKA RECORDS - TORONTO
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