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[[Image:Kaplelia39‡.jpg.jpg|thumb|250px|The Canadian Bandurist Capella 2003]]
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'''The Canadian Bandurist Capella''' A vocal-instrumental choral group which combines the sound of a male chorus with the orchestral accompaniment of the multi-stringed Ukrainian [[Bandura]].
'''The Canadian Bandurist Capella''' ({{langx|uk|Капеля Бандуристів Канади}}) is a vocal-instrumental ensemble that combines the sounds of male choral singing with the orchestral accompaniment of the multi-stringed Ukrainian [[bandura]]. Originally established as "Toronto Bandurist Capella" in 2001, the ensemble has been performing under the name "Canadian Bandurist Capella" since 2004.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.banduristy.com/about-us/ |title=Canadian Bandurist Capella: About Us |access-date=21 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Wawryshyn |first=Michael |date=2010-01-28 |title=Canadian Bandurist Capella Concert of Cossack Songs |url=http://www.infoukes.com/newpathway/4-2010-Page-8-1.html |newspaper=New Pathway |access-date=2016-02-02}}</ref> It is based in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], Canada.


==History==
The Canadian Bandurist Capella was established in 1991 as a male vocal ensemble that accompanied itself on the bandura by [[Victor Mishalow]]. It had its first performance on January 8, 1992. In 1993 it changed its name to the Toronto Bandurist Capella and became changed over to a mixed gender ensemble. In 2001 it once again became an exclusively male ensemble and in 2002 it became incorporated and officially changed its name back to the Canadian Bandurist Capella.
The ensemble was founded in 2001 as a male bandurist chorus under the name "Toronto Bandurist Capella". The original group was under the artistic direction of [[Victor Mishalow]] and included several instrumentalists from the [[Hryhory Kytasty]] Bandura Chorus, as well as choristers from various Ukrainian choirs in Toronto. The ensemble premiered at the [[Canadian National Exhibition]] on August 23, 2001, with 24 performers.[[Image:Kaplelia39.jpg|thumb|250px|The Canadian Bandurist Capella 2003]]The group incorporated in 2003. In 2004 the ensemble officially changed its name to "Canadian Bandurist Capella" and released its first self-titled CD in June 2004.


During the first years the group performed in various cities across Ontario. The Capella's first concert outside of Ontario was in [[Montreal]] on March 27, 2004.
The ensemble has grown to become a significant force within the Ukrainian Community in [[Canada]]. It unites the talents of some 50 singers and up to 21 instrumentalists-bandurists.


On May 21, 2006 the ensemble performed in [[Chicago]], marking its first international performance. Later that year the Capella made its first visit to the Canadian Prairies by performing in [[Winnipeg]], and in [[Dauphin, Manitoba]] at Canada's National Ukrainian Festival.
The repertoire of the ensemble has grown and become more sophisticated to encompass not only arrangements of epic historic songs and traditional folk songs, but also sacred music and modern compositions.


The group released its second CD titled "Грай Кобзарю!" (Play Kobzar!) with renown guest soloist Pavlo Hunka in the spring of 2008.
The Capella has performed throughout [[Upper Canada]] in Toronto, Hamilton, St Catherines, Montreal, Ottawa, Oshawa and is now continuing to expand its activities to other regions of Canada and the United States. It has performed in Manitoba (Winnipeg, Dauphin), Chicago, Soyuzivka, Cleveland, and Yonkers. The ensemble has completed 2 CD recordings.


In 2009 the ensemble embraced a 'narrative performance style' that included musical numbers interspersed with stories and poems. This included programs such as "Слово Тараса" ("Word of Taras"), "Козацька Слава" ("Kozak Glory") and "Слава Героям УПА" ("Glory to Our Heroes UPA").
==Recordings==
Recently it recorded its second CD with renown Bass-baritone [[Pavlo Hunka]].


In 2013 Andriy Dmytrovych was appointed Artistic Director of the Capella. Under his direction, the group released its third CD (First Live Recording) "In Memory of Those Who Lost Their Lives on the Maidan".
Canadian Bandurist Capella Recordings:<br />
1. Debut CD "Canadian Bandurist Capella" (2005) 14 tracks<br />
2. CD "Hraj Kobzarju!" (Гpaй Кoбзapю!) (2008) 12 tracks


==Audio Recordings==
Many of the Canadian Capellas concert performances are available on You Tube.
1. "Canadian Bandurist Capella" (2004) 14 tracks


2. "Гpaй Кoбзapю!" (Play Kobzar!) (2008) 12 tracks
==Current direction==
The artistic director of the Canadian Bandurist Capella is Merited Artist of Ukraine - [[Victor Mishalow]]. [[Yurij Petlura]] is the (Concert Master). In previous years the positions of (Choir Master) and assistant conductor have been filled by Natalia Babycka and [[Andrii Dmytrovych]]


3. "In Memory of Those Who Lost Their Lives on the Maidan" (2014) 12 tracks
The ensemble is striving toward reviving the traditions set by the [[Poltava Bandurist Capella]] that developed under the direction of [[Hnat Khotkevych]] in the late 1920s and early 1930s. To meet this goal it has ordered specially made [[Kharkiv style]] banduras from bandura maker [[William Vetzal]] and is training its bandurists to meet the challenges of this style of bandura music.

4. "Козацькому роду нема переводу" (Kozaks Forever) (2017) 12 tracks

5. "Коляда" (Koliada) (2017) 13 tracks

==Artistic Leadership==
* [[Victor Mishalow]] (2001-2013) – Artistic Director
* Yurij Petlura (2013) – Conductor (Temporary. Other positions include: Concertmaster (2001-2013), Assistant conductor (2013-2014).)
* Andriy Dmytrovych (2013–2017) – Artistic Director (Other positions include: Choirmaster and co-conductor (2004-2011).)
* [[Julian Kytasty]] (2018–2019) – Musical Director
* Vasyl Turyanyn (2018–Present) – Conductor
* Pavlo Fondera (2019–Present) – Conductor (Other positions include: Guest Conductor (2017-2018), Choirmaster (2017–Present).)

==Current direction==
The current conductors of the ensemble are [[Pavlo Fondera]] and [[Vasyl Turianyn]]. Concertmaster is [[Borys Ostapienko]]. [[Julian Kytasty]] serves as a musical advisor of the Capella.


==Chronology==
==Chronology==
*2001 – Established as the "Toronto Bandurist Capella", under the artistic direction of [[Victor Mishalow]]
*1991 - estblished as a male vocal instrumental ensemble.
*2001 – First performance on August 23, 2001 at the Canadian National Exhibition.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.banduristy.com/about-us/historical-highlights/ |title=Canadian Bandurist Capella: Historical Highlights |access-date=21 January 2016}}</ref>
*1992 - changed to a mixed vocal instrumental ensemble
*2001 – Elected the first board of directors in autumn of 2001.
*2001 - re-establisged to a male vocal instrumental ensemble.
*2002 – First independent Christmas Concert in Oshawa, Ontario.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.banduristy.com/about-us/historical-highlights/ |title=Canadian Bandurist Capella: Historical Highlights |access-date=21 January 2016}}</ref>
*2010 - Kozak Glory concert to mark the
*2003 – Incorporated under the name "Toronto Bandurist Capella" on May 27, 2003.
*2011 - Slovo Tarasa concert tour to mark the 150th anniversary of [[Taras Shevchenko]]
*2004 – Changed its trade name to "Canadian Bandurist Capella".
*2004 – Released its first CD, self-titled "Canadian Bandurist Capella" in June 2004.
*2006 – First international concert in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
*2008 – Released its second CD titled "Гpaй Кoбзapю!" ("Play Kobzar!") featuring renown baritone/bass Pavlo Hunka in April 2008.
*2009 – "Word of Taras" (Слово Тараса) concert tour (St.Catharines, Oshawa, Toronto).
*2010 – In July 2010, helped re-establish the bandura program of the ODUM Music and Sports camp in London, Ontario.
*2011 – Performed at the [[Shevchenko Monument (Ottawa)|Shevchenko Monument]] unveiling in Ottawa, Ontario on June 26, 2011.
*2012 – Glory to our Heroes (UPA) concerts (Toronto, Oshawa).
*2013 – Yurij Petlura assumes the role of temporary Artistic Director in May 2013.
*2013 – Andriy Dmytrovych appointed as Artistic Director in autumn 2013.
*2014 – Performed at the "Gala Concert commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Taras Shevchenko" at Koerner Hall, Toronto, Ontario.
*2014 – Performed at the "Canada and Ukraine Together" Benefit Concert at Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, Ontario.
*2015 – Released its third CD (First Live performance CD) "In Memory of Those Who Lost Their Lives on the Maidan" in January 2015".
*2017 – Joint Christmas Concert together with the [[Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus]] titled - "Kobzar Christmas" on January 22, 2017 in Toronto,ON.
*2018 - Joint Christmas Concerts together with the [[Women's Bandura Ensemble of North America]] in December 2018 in St. Catharines and Toronto.
*2017 – Released its fourth CD (3rd Studio Recording) titled "Козацькому роду нема переводу" (Kozaks Forever) in September 2017.
*2019 - "Crossroads" Concert Tour in May 2019 under the musical director [[Julian Kytasty]], where the Capella performed across cities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario.
*2022 - "Stand With Ukraine" concert series in support of Ukraine in November 2022 in Hamilton, Kitchener and Toronto.
*2024 - "Word of Taras" concert series in honour of 210 years since the birth of Taras Shevchenko in March 2024 in St. Catharines, Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa.


==Sources==
==Sources==
*Мішалов, В. '''"Кобзарська спадщина Гната Хоткевича у діаспорі"''' // Традиції і сучасне в українській культурі /Тези доповідей Міжнародної науково-практичної конференції, присвяченої 125-річчю Гната Хоткевича/ X.: 2002. - С.97-98
*Mishalow, V. A Short History of the Bandura // East European Meetings in Ethnomusicology 1999, Romanian Society for Ethnomusicology, Volume 6, - С.69-86
*Мішалов, В. – '''Бандура в еміграційних центрах у міжвоєнний період''' (с.95-103) – Karpacki Collage Artystyczny – Biuletyn – Przemysl, 2005
*Мішалов, В. “Кобзарська спадщина Гната Хоткевича у діаспорі” // Традиції і сучасне в українській культурі /Тези доповідей Міжнародної науково-практичної конференції, присвяченої 125-річчю Гната Хоткевича/ X.: 2002. - С.97-98
*{{cite web |url=http://www.banduristy.com/about-us/ |title=Canadian Bandurist Capella: About Us |access-date=15 December 2015}}
*Мішалов, В.. – Бандура в еміграційних центрах у міжвоєнний період (с.95-103) – Karpacki Collage Artystyczny – Biuletyn – Przemysl, 2005
*{{cite web |url=http://www.banduristy.com/about-us/historical-highlights/ |title=Canadian Bandurist Capella: Historical Highlights |access-date=15 December 2015}}
*{{cite web |url=http://www.banduristy.com/upcoming-events/ |title=Canadian Bandurist Capella: Upcoming Events |access-date=15 December 2015}}
*{{cite web |url=http://www.banduristy.com/recordings/ |title=Canadian Bandurist Capella: Recording |access-date=15 December 2015}}
*{{cite web |url=http://www.yevshan.com/main.asp?pid=30647 |title=Yevshan: Benefit Concert Live Performance 2014 |access-date=15 December 2015}}

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.bandurist.com/ Official Website]
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*[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN7cQGROQNthQOokHlbZjJg Youtube channel]
{{Commonscat|Kobzarstvo}}
*[http://www.bandurist.com/ Canadian Bandurist Capella]
Video - Canadian Bandurist Capella: Live in Chicago (2009)
* http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=853AFDBBA78307E8


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Canadian Bandurist Capella 2014

The Canadian Bandurist Capella (Ukrainian: Капеля Бандуристів Канади) is a vocal-instrumental ensemble that combines the sounds of male choral singing with the orchestral accompaniment of the multi-stringed Ukrainian bandura. Originally established as "Toronto Bandurist Capella" in 2001, the ensemble has been performing under the name "Canadian Bandurist Capella" since 2004.[1][2] It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

History

[edit]

The ensemble was founded in 2001 as a male bandurist chorus under the name "Toronto Bandurist Capella". The original group was under the artistic direction of Victor Mishalow and included several instrumentalists from the Hryhory Kytasty Bandura Chorus, as well as choristers from various Ukrainian choirs in Toronto. The ensemble premiered at the Canadian National Exhibition on August 23, 2001, with 24 performers.

The Canadian Bandurist Capella 2003

The group incorporated in 2003. In 2004 the ensemble officially changed its name to "Canadian Bandurist Capella" and released its first self-titled CD in June 2004.

During the first years the group performed in various cities across Ontario. The Capella's first concert outside of Ontario was in Montreal on March 27, 2004.

On May 21, 2006 the ensemble performed in Chicago, marking its first international performance. Later that year the Capella made its first visit to the Canadian Prairies by performing in Winnipeg, and in Dauphin, Manitoba at Canada's National Ukrainian Festival.

The group released its second CD titled "Грай Кобзарю!" (Play Kobzar!) with renown guest soloist Pavlo Hunka in the spring of 2008.

In 2009 the ensemble embraced a 'narrative performance style' that included musical numbers interspersed with stories and poems. This included programs such as "Слово Тараса" ("Word of Taras"), "Козацька Слава" ("Kozak Glory") and "Слава Героям УПА" ("Glory to Our Heroes UPA").

In 2013 Andriy Dmytrovych was appointed Artistic Director of the Capella. Under his direction, the group released its third CD (First Live Recording) "In Memory of Those Who Lost Their Lives on the Maidan".

Audio Recordings

[edit]

1. "Canadian Bandurist Capella" (2004) 14 tracks

2. "Гpaй Кoбзapю!" (Play Kobzar!) (2008) 12 tracks

3. "In Memory of Those Who Lost Their Lives on the Maidan" (2014) 12 tracks

4. "Козацькому роду нема переводу" (Kozaks Forever) (2017) 12 tracks

5. "Коляда" (Koliada) (2017) 13 tracks

Artistic Leadership

[edit]
  • Victor Mishalow (2001-2013) – Artistic Director
  • Yurij Petlura (2013) – Conductor (Temporary. Other positions include: Concertmaster (2001-2013), Assistant conductor (2013-2014).)
  • Andriy Dmytrovych (2013–2017) – Artistic Director (Other positions include: Choirmaster and co-conductor (2004-2011).)
  • Julian Kytasty (2018–2019) – Musical Director
  • Vasyl Turyanyn (2018–Present) – Conductor
  • Pavlo Fondera (2019–Present) – Conductor (Other positions include: Guest Conductor (2017-2018), Choirmaster (2017–Present).)

Current direction

[edit]

The current conductors of the ensemble are Pavlo Fondera and Vasyl Turianyn. Concertmaster is Borys Ostapienko. Julian Kytasty serves as a musical advisor of the Capella.

Chronology

[edit]
  • 2001 – Established as the "Toronto Bandurist Capella", under the artistic direction of Victor Mishalow
  • 2001 – First performance on August 23, 2001 at the Canadian National Exhibition.[3]
  • 2001 – Elected the first board of directors in autumn of 2001.
  • 2002 – First independent Christmas Concert in Oshawa, Ontario.[4]
  • 2003 – Incorporated under the name "Toronto Bandurist Capella" on May 27, 2003.
  • 2004 – Changed its trade name to "Canadian Bandurist Capella".
  • 2004 – Released its first CD, self-titled "Canadian Bandurist Capella" in June 2004.
  • 2006 – First international concert in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
  • 2008 – Released its second CD titled "Гpaй Кoбзapю!" ("Play Kobzar!") featuring renown baritone/bass Pavlo Hunka in April 2008.
  • 2009 – "Word of Taras" (Слово Тараса) concert tour (St.Catharines, Oshawa, Toronto).
  • 2010 – In July 2010, helped re-establish the bandura program of the ODUM Music and Sports camp in London, Ontario.
  • 2011 – Performed at the Shevchenko Monument unveiling in Ottawa, Ontario on June 26, 2011.
  • 2012 – Glory to our Heroes (UPA) concerts (Toronto, Oshawa).
  • 2013 – Yurij Petlura assumes the role of temporary Artistic Director in May 2013.
  • 2013 – Andriy Dmytrovych appointed as Artistic Director in autumn 2013.
  • 2014 – Performed at the "Gala Concert commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Taras Shevchenko" at Koerner Hall, Toronto, Ontario.
  • 2014 – Performed at the "Canada and Ukraine Together" Benefit Concert at Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, Ontario.
  • 2015 – Released its third CD (First Live performance CD) "In Memory of Those Who Lost Their Lives on the Maidan" in January 2015".
  • 2017 – Joint Christmas Concert together with the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus titled - "Kobzar Christmas" on January 22, 2017 in Toronto,ON.
  • 2018 - Joint Christmas Concerts together with the Women's Bandura Ensemble of North America in December 2018 in St. Catharines and Toronto.
  • 2017 – Released its fourth CD (3rd Studio Recording) titled "Козацькому роду нема переводу" (Kozaks Forever) in September 2017.
  • 2019 - "Crossroads" Concert Tour in May 2019 under the musical director Julian Kytasty, where the Capella performed across cities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario.
  • 2022 - "Stand With Ukraine" concert series in support of Ukraine in November 2022 in Hamilton, Kitchener and Toronto.
  • 2024 - "Word of Taras" concert series in honour of 210 years since the birth of Taras Shevchenko in March 2024 in St. Catharines, Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa.

Sources

[edit]
  • Мішалов, В. "Кобзарська спадщина Гната Хоткевича у діаспорі" // Традиції і сучасне в українській культурі /Тези доповідей Міжнародної науково-практичної конференції, присвяченої 125-річчю Гната Хоткевича/ X.: 2002. - С.97-98
  • Мішалов, В. – Бандура в еміграційних центрах у міжвоєнний період (с.95-103) – Karpacki Collage Artystyczny – Biuletyn – Przemysl, 2005
  • "Canadian Bandurist Capella: About Us". Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  • "Canadian Bandurist Capella: Historical Highlights". Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  • "Canadian Bandurist Capella: Upcoming Events". Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  • "Canadian Bandurist Capella: Recording". Retrieved 15 December 2015.
  • "Yevshan: Benefit Concert Live Performance 2014". Retrieved 15 December 2015.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Canadian Bandurist Capella: About Us". Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  2. ^ Wawryshyn, Michael (2010-01-28). "Canadian Bandurist Capella Concert of Cossack Songs". New Pathway. Retrieved 2016-02-02.
  3. ^ "Canadian Bandurist Capella: Historical Highlights". Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  4. ^ "Canadian Bandurist Capella: Historical Highlights". Retrieved 21 January 2016.
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