МИХАЙЛО ГОЛИНСЬКИЙ – СПІВАК СВІТОВОЇ СЛАВИ

Abstract

The article deals with the creative personality of the outstanding singer Mykhaylo Holynskiy, who became the pride of the national vocal school, as well as a showcase example of many opera scenes and concert venues of Europe, America and Canada. The stages of his formation as a professional singer are covered. The versatile repertoire of M. Holynskiy and the contribution of the artist to the formation and development of state opera theaters of Odessa, Kyiv and Kharkiv are considered. The emphasis is made on the Ukrainian-language performances of the singer at the opera stages of Moscow and Tbilisi. It is also noted that the artist was an active participant in the musical and social life of Galicia. Much attention is paid in this study to the creative periods during which M. Holynskiy lived in Europe, America and Canada. There are positive responces of reviewers and music critics who note that the period the singer spent abroad has become an important page of his creative and performing career, which was aimed at popularizing Ukrainian chamber-vocal music. The article mentions the cultural and artistic association “Kozub”, which was headed by the artist for a long time, as well as the book “Spohady” (“Memoirs”), in which he left the information for his followers about the smallest details of his life enriched by interesting events and artistic accomplishments. The guides of M. Holynskiy for future singers are provided. The authors note that the dedicated creativity and performance of the artist are the embodiment of the great cultural and artistic potential of the Ukrainian nation. While living abroad, the singer managed to preserve his national roots, remained a patriot of his native country and played a role in the spiritual enrichment of the representatives of Ukrainian diaspora and the international community. Receiving recognition at leading opera and chamber stages, M. Holynskiy made a significant contribution to the development of vocal performance art of his country and the world.