Hryhoriy Veryovka

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Veryovka on a 2015 Ukrainian stamp

Hryhoriy Huriyovych Veryovka (Ukrainian: Григорій Гурійович Верьовка, 25 December 1895 in Berezna, Chernigov Governorate, Russian Empire – 21 October 1964 in Kiev, Soviet Union) was a Ukrainian composer, choir director, and teacher.[1] He is best known for founding the renowned Veryovka Choir in 1943, and leading it for many years, gaining international recognition and winning multiple awards.[2] Veryovka was also a professor of conducting at the Kyiv Conservatory, where he worked alongside faculty including Boleslav Yavorsky, Oleksandr Koshyts, Mykola Leontovych, and Mykhailo Verykivsky.[3]

References

  1. Biography (Ukrainian)
  2. Home page The home page of the Veryovka Choir (Ukrainian)
  3. Кафедра хорового диригування (Department of choral conducting) Official website of the Kyiv Conservatory (Ukrainian)


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