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This is a list of Ukrainian composers of classical music who were either born on the territory of modern-day Ukraine or were ethnically Ukrainian.
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Early Period (to end of 18th century)
The composers in this period correspond roughly to the time period of Ukrainian Cossack self-governance, such as the Zaporizhian Sich (late 15th century – 1775) and the Cossack Hetmanate (1649–1764). This period includes western-educated composers whose music is similar in style to that of their Western European contemporaries.
Pre-Revolutionary Period (19th century – 1910s)
Composers in this correspond to the period in Ukrainian history when much of the current territory of the country was controlled by the Russian Empire, and another part was under Austro-Hungarian rule. This period was marked a Ukrainian cultural revival. For example, Semen Hulak-Artemovsky wrote the first Ukrainian-language opera. Mykola Lysenko began the Ukrainian nationalist school of music.
Trans-Revolutionary Period (late 19th century – 1939)
Composers in this period lived during a transitional time corresponding to the 1905 Revolution, World War I, 1917 Revolution, and the establishment of the Ukrainian People's Republic, followed by the establishment of Soviet Ukraine. Many composers during this period were the successors Mykola Lysenko and the nationalist school of music. For example, Mykola Leontovych's music is highly based on the incorporation of Ukrainian folk themes.
Soviet Period (1922–1990)
Although not all composers during this period were born in Ukrainian SSR, all were either born in the area or lived much of their adult life in the Ukrainian SSR.
Modern period (1990–present)
Composers in this period live during the time after the independence of Ukraine.