Mykola Kolessa, a composer with an impressive lifespan (1903-2006), is considered the founder of a Western Ukrainian school of conducting.
Composer Biography
Viktor Kosenko actively promoted classical music to a wide audience, performing 250 concerts for the Red Army alone in the first post-revolutionary decade and founding a piano trio to introduce chamber music to the public.
Recording & Production
The impetus for this album was Violina Petrychenko's discovery of Jurii Schamo's "Karpatische Fantasie" in a Kiev music store.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Viktor Kosenko, a lyrical composer, combined Ukrainian melodic elements with Russian and Western European musical achievements to create a unique and organic style.
Historical Context
Lewko Revuzkij's creative period was limited to five years (1923-1928) due to the emotional crisis caused by the Stalinist terror, which silenced many artists.
Composer Biography
Lewko Revuzkij, a prominent Ukrainian composer, pianist, and educator, was born into a musical family where Ukrainian elite gathered and music was always played.
Album & Artwork
The album aims to connect the traditions of Western European and Ukrainian music, featuring composers who wrote in classical traditions and those who incorporated folk motifs.
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