Kyrylo Stetsenko — founder of the choir of the UNR

Kyrylo Stetsenko — founder of the choir of the UNR

2002, 20 min

National Television and Radio Company of Ukraine, 2002.

The TV film "Memories of Kyrylo Stetsenko" is dedicated to the famous composer, student of Mykola Lysenko, Kyrylo Stetsenko.

On the video: the Stetsenko family, grandchildren talk about their grandfather and the home archive; Kyrylo Stetsenko's biography, photos; Kyrylo Stetsenko's Museum-Estate in the village of Vepryk, Poltava region, exposition, personal belongings of the composer.

In the background of the program, excerpts from the works of Kyrylo Stetsenko sound.

Comments: the composer's grandson, violinist Kyrylo Stetsenko; choirmaster in the village of Vepryk P. Kovalenko.

Reference: Kyrylo Stetsenko — Ukrainian composer, choir conductor, teacher and priest. As a successor to the traditions of Mykola Lysenko, he created significant achievements in the field of choral, church and theatrical music, combining folk song intonation with modern musical technique. He actively participated in the cultural and educational life of the UNR, was the organizer of the Republican Chapel and a participant in the First Council of the UAOC.