SIDE I
1. Traditional GOD WITH US Excerpts from Christmas Vesper Chants 3 НАМИ БОГ співи э ріэдвяної вечірні
2. M. Lysenko KOLYADY A medley of Christmas Carols from the opera "Christmas Night" М Лисенко КОЛЯДИ з опери Різдвяна Ніч Soloists: P. Pysarenko, G. Oryshkewych, J. Cisaruk, P. Pacholuk
3. STATELY WALK OF A PEACOCK (PAVOCHKA) A fair maiden attempts to rival the beauty of a peacock. ПАВОЧКА ХОДИТЬ щедрівка Soloist: P. Pysarenko
4. M. Leontowych CAROL OF THE BELLS (SHCHEDRYK) The original version of the Carol of the Bells, introduced on the American continent In the 1930's. М. Леонтович ЩЕДРИК
SIDE II
1. P. Kozycky KOLIADA-KOLIADNYCIA An exuberant children's song which ends with the children winning a nickel from the host. П. Козицький ОЙ КОЛЯДА-КОЛЯДНИЦЯ
2. M. Leonlowych PLAYFUL NANNY-GOAT The nanny-goat was one of the parsonages In the Ukrainian Medieval Christmas pageant. This song describes her antics. М. Леонтович - КОЗА
3. Z. Lawryshyn FANTASIA Instrumental fantasy based on traditional Carols. З. Лавришин ФАНТАЗІЯ - На тему коляди Радість Ся Нам Являє
4. KOLIADA SONGS A medley of holiday melodies. КОЛЯДНІ ПІСНІ Soloist P. Pysarenko, J. Cisaruk
ROW 1 (left to right) G. Melulynsky, N Deychakiwsky, A. Zona, T. Mattley, J. Kytasly, P. Kylssty, W. Kolesnyk (conductor), P. Honcharenko (administrator), M. Studluk, A. BIrko. I. Mahlay, P. Melnychuk. M. Farion
ROW 2 M. Petrach, S. Kovschell, B. Temniuk, A_ Shrubowych, O. Stasiw, A. Birko. M. Holowatyj, S. Mills, W. Kosyk, B. Kosssk, P. Merkewycz, G. Oryshkewych
ROW 3 M Switlyk, E Kosikowsky, M. Borniak, M. Petryna, 0. Moroz, N. Kostiuk, P. Pysarenko, H. Ozarkiw, B. Lapko, M. Trembly, M. Zelechiwsky
ROW 4 W. Kucher, J. Cisaruk, S. Kohut, J. Petracz, V. Babenko, P Pacholuk, I. Kernitsky, M. Hnatiuk, I. Maslowych, W. Zarytsky, A. Moroz, A, Malkowyoh
PARTICIPANTS NOT ON PHOTO A. Burek, 0. Helbig, B. Kekish, M. Newmerzyckyj, N. Newmerzyckyj, V. Sheveli, A Soroka, I. Zamiatyj, P. Zura
The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus was organized in Kiev, capital of Ukraine in 1918, and dedicated to the memory of the great Ukrainian poet, Taras Shevchenko. The ensemble combines two Ukrainian musical traditions: choral singing and the national instrument, the bandura. The bandura is a 50 to 60-stringed instrument, played with the fingers of both hands, and has a range of about five and a half octaves. Its sound resembles a combination of harp and lute and Is somewhat emphatic but gentle. In 1935, the Chorus was designated the "Ukrainian State Bandurist Chorus" and performed throughout Eastern Europe. During World War II, the Chorus joined the exodus of Ukrainians to the West. Immigrating to the United States in 1949 as a group, the Chorus has given constant performances in the leading concert halls of the United States and Canada. In 1958 It returned to Western Europe for a triumphant tour. Since 1962, the Chorus has regularly toured the U.S., Canada and In 1980 Australia — all to universal critical acclaim. By training a new generation of bandurists, the Chorus has ensured that Its unique musical art form will flourish in the West.
During the Christmas season, the Ukrainian countryside reverberates with the sounds of Kolladky and Shchodrlvky — the holiday songs. KOLIADKA Is a Christmas carol, religious In content, primarily sung on Christmas Eve to commemorate the birth of the Lord. SHCHEDRIVKA is a traditional chant stemming from pagan times. It is sung on New Year's Eve, wishing the master and his household good health, wealth and a plentiful harvest.
WOLODYMYR KOLESNYK
CONDUCTOR Wolodymyr Kolesnyk is the former director of one of the world's great opera theatres , the State Opera and Ballet Theatre in Kiev, Ukraine. Born In Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, his professional musical career began early. At the age of 21 he was appointed Head Chorusmaster of Kiev's Shevchenko State Opera. In 1952 he graduated with distinction from the Kiev Conservatory. By 1969,Kolesnyk had risen to the top post of General Director, Artistic Director,Conductor, and Head Chorusmaster. These functions led to musical collaboration with such singers and musicians of renown as Jan Peerce, Jerome Hines, Teresa Stratas, Dmitri Shostakovich and Mstislav Rostropovich.Wolodymyr Kolesnyk lectured on conducting at the Kiev Conservatory, He published articles and reviews,and compil-ed a three-volume anthology of Operatic Choral Compositions. Since departing from the Soviet Union In 1972, Kolesnyk has conducted the Australian Opera Company and various Cana-dian orchestral and operatic ensembles. In the fall of 1984, Wolodymyr Kolesnyk was invited to direct the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus during the Hryhory Kytasty Memorial Tour of Western United States and Canada. Through the Maestro's experienced hands, the ensemble, while continuing the tradition of the all- male bandurist chorus, integrates a new dynamic measure of expressiveness and musical nuance into its colorful repertoire.
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