Levko Revutsky, a student of Mykola Lysenko, masterfully arranged the grand Overture to Lysenko's opera 'Taras Bulba' for piano four hands.
Compositional Technique
Mykola Lysenko's Ukrainian Suite Op.2, modeled after Bach suites, showcases the modern piano's capabilities with brilliant passages and intricate counterpoint.
Composer Biography
Mykola Lysenko, known as the 'Father of Ukrainian Music', cultivated Ukrainian folklore into an art form.
Performer Biography
The Shelest Piano Duo, consisting of Ukrainian-born husband and wife Anna and Dmitri Shelest, made their Carnegie Hall debut in 2011 and have appeared there annually since.
Compositional Technique
Myroslav Skoryk's Three Extravagant Dances blend humor with exquisite ensemble craftsmanship, including musical quotes from Chopin and Dvořák.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mykola Lysenko's deep understanding of Ukrainian folklore, acquired through his work as the first musical ethnographer, became the foundation for his musical language.
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