Mykola Dmytrovych Leontovych
Nationality: Ukrainian
Born: 1877-1921
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Born: 1877-1921
Education/Training:
educated as a priest in the Kamianets-Podilskyi Theological Seminary and later furthered his musical education at the Saint Petersburg Court Capella as well as private lessons with Boleslav Yavorsky
Best Known For:
specializing in a cappella choral music ranging from original compositions to church music to folk song arrangements
Notable Compositions:
over 150 choral compositions, including the famous Shchedryk (Carol of the Bells)
Assignments:
worked at the Kiev Conservatory and the Mykola Lysenko Institute of Music and Drama
Curious Facts:
known as a martyr in the Eastern Orthodox Ukrainian Church, where he is also remembered for his liturgy, the first liturgy composed in the vernacular, specifically in the modern Ukrainian language
REPERTOIRE: Carol of the Bells
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Festival of Carols with Eric Whitacre | Dec 7, 2019 |
| Festival of Carols with Eric Whitacre | Dec 7, 2019 |
REPERTOIRE: Carol of the Bells
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Festival of Carols with Eric Whitacre | Dec 7, 2019 |
| Festival of Carols with Eric Whitacre | Dec 14, 2019 |
