International Ukrainian cultural centre

Ensemble “Yaroslavna” started its existence it the very heart of Ukraine – it the marvellous Cossacks’ town Cherkassy, which is situated on the picturesque bank of the Dnieper River. The group consists of five talented musicians who using their mastery and variety of the repertoire captivate audiences’ hearts far from Ukrainian borders. The repertoire of the ensemble is rich and diverse. It includes an enormous spectrum of musical composition both, folk and variety-folk modern sounding. The ensemble performs lyric and playful compositions, ritual songs and Cossack ballads. Genre background of the repertoire includes songs recorded in different districts of Ukraine and also instrumental compositions, solo songs and songs a’capella.

 

The unique point of this colourful group is based on artists’ simultaneous singing and virtuosic playing several Ukrainian folk instruments. That’s why appearing of ensemble “Yaroslavna” is a real festive, enchanting sight, real creation of Ukrainian vocal-instrumental art and every concerts of which fascinates audiences hearts.

 

While singing Valentyna Makhnyk, solist of the ensemble, creates inimitable colour of Ukrainian songs sounding. Having a great talent, folk voice by the character of sounding, deep knowledge of Ukrainian song art, Valentyna appears on the stage with the ensemble of folk singing “Yaroslavna” for more then twelve years.

 

Ensemble "Yaroslavna" is known not only in towns and villages of Ukraine but also abroad. The group can boast of six successful tours around towns of Finland.