Ukrainian Sacred Music

to listen to excerpts and purchase information click here		Ukrainian Christmas Eve
		This CD features a beautiful selection of contemporary and traditional Ukrainian carols and "schedrivky" performed by the acclaimed Kyiv Chamber Choir. The recording includes a superb presentation of arrangements by contemporary composers such as Hanna Havrylets (Holy Eve), Tetiana Vlasenko ("Koliada") and Valery Stupnytsky (Early in the Morning). Listeners will enjoy the exquisite character and beauty of Ukrainian Christmas carols.

to listen to excerpts and purchase information click here		The Ukrainian Mass
		The Ukrainian Mass by Mykola Leontovych, featuring the Kyiv Chamber Choir is distinguished by its brilliant folkloric character. The sound is both national and contemporary, preserving a religious and virtuous character that is uniquely Ukrainian. The recording invokes a feeling of a discrete liturgical event, a single but grand musical forum with a distinctive subject and beautiful development.

to listen to excerpts and purchase information click here		Ukrainian Christmas Carols
		Ukrainian Christmas Carols, which are traditionally sung a cappella are enriched on this CD by a beautiful instrumental accompaniment arranged by Victor Stepurko. The recording includes 19 Ukrainian Carols, both traditional and contemporary, superbly performed by the Kyiv Chamber Choir and the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine.

to listen to excerpts and purchase information click here		The Sounds of Kyiv
		This CD featuring the acclaimed Kyiv Chamber Choir was recorded for broadcast on CBC Radio by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, during a November 5, 2004 concert in the George Weston Recital Hall at the Toronto Center for the Arts. All the Ukrainian folk music and selections from the sacred choral music performed by the choir on their memorable tour of Canada are included. As they sang, choir members also played all the instruments heard on this recording and they were engaged in some compelling ever-changing choreography. "You will have a chance to hear what the critics and audiences were raving about". CBC Radio Network, "Choral Concerts" broadcast - January 9,2005

to listen to excerpts and purchase information click here		The Ukrainian Divine Liturgy
		The liturgy recorded on this CD featuring the renowned "Boyan" Male Ensemble, presents the timeless chants that are most frequently sung during the Ukrainian Divine Service. The featured selection also includes well known compositions by Ukrainian classics, ancient melodies that are no longer used in the Divine Liturgy, and songs originating in local traditions that embody the traditional culture of melodic richness and beauty of interpretation that are germane to the Ukrainian Divine Service.

to listen to excerpts and purchase information click here		Carol of the Bells
		The wonderful Christmas and New Years carols presented on this CD are performed by the "Pavana" Women's Choir, one of the leading chamber choirs in Ukraine and undoubtedly one of the best among women's ensembles in the country. The featured selection showcase the spectrum of rich imagery, atmosphere and striking stylish unity of Ukrainian carols and are performed with exceptional poetic style, warmth, wonderful subtlety and lyricism.

to listen to excerpts and purchase information click here		Ukrainian Easter
		The recording performed by the Kyiv Chamber Choir features four different versions of "Khrystos Voskres" (Christ is Risen) as well as a magnificent presentation of "Voskresenie Tvoe Chryste Spase" (Your Resurrection, Christ the Savior) and other masterpieces.

to listen to excerpts and purchase information click here		Slava Heroyam (A Tribute to Heroes):
		The recording features traditional Cossack, Riflemen (Striletski) and Insurgent Army (UPA) songs performed by the acclaimed Boyan Male Ensemble. Listeners will enjoy the bright and lively presentation of such traditional favorites as "Tam na hori, na Makivtsi" (There on the mountain, on Makivka), "Oi u luzi chervona kalyna" (A red guilded-rose berry in the meadow), and "Hey hu hey ha" (Hey hoo, hey ha).

to listen to excerpts and purchase information click here		Easter
		A high quality recording of traditional Ukrainian Easter music performed by the renowned Vydubychi Chamber Chorus. The recording features six different versions of "Khrystos Voskres" (Christ is Risen) as well as a beautiful presentation of "Prayer for Ukraine."

to listen to excerpts and purchase information click here		Christmas with the Kyiv Chamber Choir
		Following the tremendous success of their first combined recording "Ukrainian Christmas," The Kyiv Chamber Choir and the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine have once again combined their talents to release a superb recording of English and Ukrainian Christmas carols. The recording includes both traditional Christmas carols and rarely performed masterpieces. Three of the carols, "Holy Night,", "Carol of the Bells," and "Silent Night," are performed in Ukrainian and English. Listeners will enjoy the bright, lively character of this unique recording of Christmas carols.

to listen to excerpts and purchase information click here		Christmas
		Ukrainian Christmas carols pour out in song the deep religious feelings of Ukrainians. With unique force they reveal themes of unity and love for mankind. The spiritual essence and joy of Christmas are beautifully presented in this recording by the "Vydubychi" Monastery Chamber Chorus. The recording includes a superb presentation of traditional Ukrainian Christmas carols, such as: "God is Born," "Weep not Rachel," and "New Joy Has Come." Listeners will enjoy the unique sound of this recording.

to listen to excerpts and purchase information click here		Christmas Carols
		This recording of Ukrainian Christmas carols features the renowned "Boyan Male Ensemble." Critics characterize the sound of the ensemble as warm, clear in timbre, and precise in intonation.The recording includes such traditional favorites as: "Heaven and Earth," "In Bethlehem," and "The Bells Rang in Jerusalem." Listeners will enjoy the ensemble's bright and vivid interpretation of Ukrainian Christmas carols.

to listen to excerpts and purchase information click here		Ukrainian Sacred Music
		This recording presents a superb selection of Ukrainian church music sung by one of the best vocal chamber groups in Ukraine, the Kyiv Chamber Choir. The selection includes Ukrainian liturgical music spanning a period from the late 17th to the early 20th centuries and includes masterpieces by Mykola Dyletsky, Dmytro Bortniansky, Mykola Lysenko, and others. Listeners will explore the wealth of Ukrainian sacred music, and enjoy the exquisite harmony of baroque concertos and the lyricism of 19th century psalms.

to listen to excerpts and purchase information click here		Sacred Music by Maksym Berezovsky
		Maksym Berezovsky is one of the most eminent Ukrainian composers of the 18th century. His work includes: choral concertos, cantatas, the Liturgy, opera, and chamber instrumental music. This recording presents a selection of his Divine Liturgy, communion anthems and choral concertos, performed by the renowned Kyiv Chamber Choir. The recording includes one of Berezovsky's greatest works, "Do not abandon me in my old age," a concerto in four movements. Listeners will enjoy Berezovsky's exceptional originality, pictoral brilliance, and strength of expression.

to listen to excerpts and purchase information click here		Ukrainian Folk Music
		Ukraine has long been known for its folk music traditions. The recording features well known favourites such as "Susidka" (The Neighbour), "Hey vydno selo" (There's the Village), "Oy u vyshnevomu sadochku" (In the Cherry Orchard) as well as such masterpieces as "Vivcharyk" (Little Shepherd) and "Oy syvaia zazulenka" (Oh Grey Cuckoo), performed by the renowned Kyiv Chamber Choir. Listeners will enjoy the lively character and beauty of Ukrainian folk music.

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