Active from 1991 | Record label Innsbruck Records | |
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Albums The Canadian Bandurist Capella Similar Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, Victor Mishalow, Hryhory Kytasty, Julian Kytasty, Hnat Khotkevych | ||
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The Canadian Bandurist Capella (Ukrainian: Капеля Бандуристів Канади) 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" from 2004. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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History
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 group incorporated in 2003. In 2004 the ensemble officially changed its trade 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, Quebec on March 27, 2004.
On May 21, 2006 the ensemble performed in Chicago, Illinois, marking its first international performance. Later that year the Capella made its first visit to the Canadian Prairies by performing in Winnipeg, Manitoba 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 the Artistic Director of the Capella. Under his artistic direction the group released its third CD (First Live Recording) "In Memory of Those Who Lost Their Lives on the Maidan".
Audio Recordings
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
Artistic Directors
Current direction
The musical director of the Canadian Bandurist Capella is Andriy Dmytrovych, who formerly held the position of choirmaster from 2004 to 2011. The current Concertmaster is bandura virtuoso Borys Ostapienko.
Chronology
Songs
A Cloud is RisingThe Canadian Bandurist Capella · 2004
It's Evening OutsideThe Canadian Bandurist Capella · 2004
Black Arched BrowsThe Canadian Bandurist Capella · 2004