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Nestor Horodovenko's Creative Work in Ukraine and Abroad

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  • 1. Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts, Kyiv, Ukraine

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The purpose of the article is to define Nestor Horodovenko’s contribution not only to the music art of Ukraine but also to world culture. The research methodology is based on the principles of consistency and historicism. The following methods of scientific research are applied in the article: research and searching, source studies, system-analytical, biographical, and typological analysis, as well as cultural and art studies theories and developments (theory of modern choral art, theory of interpretation). The scientific novelty lies in the study of the creative work of the teacher, public figure, choirmaster N. Horodovenko with the emphasis on the promotion of the national song heritage and choral music of Ukrainian composers. Conclusions. The article analyses the creative work of N. Horodovenko and demonstrates that despite the lack of special musical education, the maestro, relying on the song practice of the Ukrainian people, his talent and musical self-education, developed and presented Ukrainian choral art both in Ukraine and abroad. His creative work abroad helped to preserve the national and cultural identity and acquaint the world with Ukrainian culture and art. It should be noted that despite the huge success abroad, there was no information about the triumphs and achievements of the choir and choirmaster in the Ukrainian SSR. Through his activities, he popularized the national song heritage and choral music of Ukrainian composers. The successful activity of the choirs led by Horodovenko, the development of Ukrainian choral music, the performance of European sacred music, creative work in the artistic environment of the Ukrainian diaspora of Canada in the 1950s-1960s have been named among N. Horodovenko’s significant achievements. The article reveals that the author’s method of creative work of N. Horodovenko is a significant contribution to the development and interpretation of Ukrainian folk songs, promotion of choral music and Ukrainian culture.

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