TRANSFORMATION OF BANDURNITZ IN UKRAINE

Abstract

The article traces the development of bandura art from its origins to the present. The role of scientists and researchers of traditional cultural heritage in the revival of bandura, repertoire and co-play of blind itinerant singers is considered. Particular attention is paid to the prominent artist, researcher and popularizer of Ukrainian culture H. M. Khotkevich. His role in the preparation and holding of the 12th archaeological congress, which aimed to draw the attention of a wide range of intellectuals and researchers to the unique phenomenon of Ukrainian ethnic heritage – kobzarism, is noted. The role of the master of musical instruments G. I. Paliivets in the manufacture and improvement of chromatic banduras – is mentioned separately. The article also discusses the issue of creating bands of bandura art – bands. These collectives had a prominent place in the preservation and popularization of the Ukrainian musical and song heritage, but in no way replaced the traditional singing – kobzarstvo. The article highlights the repressive actions of the Soviet imperial authorities in relation to the bearers of traditional culture and Bandurist artists. In particular, the article provides information about the repression of M. O. Domontovych (Zlobynets). He was the author of the first “Self-timer” playing the bandura, a talented musician, a master of making banduras, and the author of poetic and musical works. Much attention is paid to the figure of D. E. Balatskyi, who was an extremely talented musician and led the State Bandurists’ Band from 1937 to September 1, 1938. And then, based on an agent’s denunciation, charges were brought against him – for “actively conducting anti-Soviet agitation, spreading provocative rumors, participation in a counter-revolutionary organization” and sentenced to five years in prison in Central Asian concentration camps. Then there were other tolls and charges. He lived to the age in Poltava and was engaged in artistic activities – he led a choir.