Ukrainian Catholic Hymns
We have seen the True Light: Hymns
Conductor: Irena Tarnawsky
Production team: Garth Hobden, Arktos Recordings, Natalia Onyschuk, Gloria Zaharia, Ksenia Maryniak, Maria Dytyniak, Andrij Hornjatkevyc, John Huk, Olesia Talpash and Lilea Wolanska.
Design: Michael Burrows, Off-World Productions
Layout: Mike Fillinger, Paragraphics
Photos: John Huk
Recorded at: St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Parish
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2005
Playlist
- O Great and Only God – lyr. Oleksander Konysky (1836-1900); music Mykola Lysenko (1842-1912)
- Praise the Lord – Mykhyailo Verbytsky (1815-70)
- Virgin Mother of God – Fedoriv
- God Eternal – traditional, arr. Hnatyshyn
- At Christ's Nativity – Mykhailo Haivoronsky (1892-1949)
- Under Your Cross – Rev. Volodymyr Stekh (1863-1945), arr. Fedoriv
- Christ is Risen – traditional, arr. Stanyslav Liudkevych (1879-1979)
- Easter Bells – Hnatyshn
- Many Years – Peter Tchaikovsky (1840-93)
- Grant, O Lord (Many Years) – Ivan Bilykovsky (1846-1922)
Choir Members
Sopranos: Diane Konowalec, Oxanna Lozowy, Lesia Maksymiw, Natalia Onyschuk, Larissa Podilsky, Sonia Shalewa, Oksana Tarnawsky, Sharon Tarnawsky Lilea Wolanska and Markiana Yakymets.
Altos: Dania Choma, Katherine Dudycz, Maria Dytyniak, Lillian Gregory, Christina Haluk, Lubov Kaczmar, Viktoria Khainas, Ksenia Maryniak, Lena Rachmistruk, Maria Slabyj, Irena Szmihelsky and Darcia Wasarab-Rolland.
Tenors: Andrij Nykyforuk, Mykola Nykyforuk, Taras Podilsky, Stanislaw Salapata, Taras Slabyj, Marko Stefaniuk, Andrew Tarnawsky, Peter Tarnawsky, and Yuriy Yakymets.
Basses: Andrew Gregory, Emilian Groch, Andrij Hornjatkevyc, John Huk, Petro Kozyak, Bohdan Kryntsky, Valerian Markevych, Andrij Szymanowka, Bohdan Tarasenko, Mike Tarasenko, Andrij Tarnawsky and Roman Wasarab.
About
St. George's Ukrainian Catholic Church Choir of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is proud to present this recording of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, according to the traditional Byzantine (Easter) Rite. Our celebrants are His Excellency Bishop Lawarence (Huculak, OSBM) and the Very Reverent Anton Tarasenko, both of whom are accomplished singers, and the conductor is Ms. Irena Tarnawsky.
St. George's Choir's rendition of the Divine Liturgy in Ukrainian draws on a wide range of compositions and arrangements, including Kyivan chants as well as richly harmonious pieces from the classical era, eloquently illustrating the unique contribution of Ukrainian culture to the Byzantine heritage of our Church.
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of St. George's Catholic Parish, the choir initiated the CD project We Have Seen the True Light. This recording is intended for the use of individuals who cannot attend Sunday services because of infirmity or illness, and also for the appreciation of the wider Ukrainian community and the general public. We hope that this recording of the Divine Liturgy in Ukrainian will bring spiritual connectedness to all who hear it.
Under Ms. Tarnawsky's leadership, St. George's Church Choir comprises of approximately 35 members, ranging from 18 to 70 years of age. The choir sings the Divine Liturgy a cappella, generally in 4-part harmony. Its repertoire includes compositions for Sunday Liturgies and specific Feast Days, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost, as well as the Marriage and Funeral Rites. The choir frequently gives goodwill performances at local extended care facilities and participates in community events in Edmonton and area. Its focus has been and will continue to be, the celebration of our rich Ukrainian liturgical tradition, for the Glory of God and the betterment of His people.
Source: CD Cover
