Artistic and Scientific Activity of Andrij Hornjatkevyč (Canada) in the Context of Bandura Art Development in Ukraine and Among Diaspora

Abstract

This article deals with generalized analysis of artistic and scientific activity by famous performer and researcher from Canada – Andrij Hornjatkevyc (Edmonton), in context of bandura art development in Ukraine and abroad. This article deals with the complex analysis of Andrij Hornjatkevyc 's multi-vectoral activity, based on the research and popularization of kobzar art of past and present times. The phases of his life path and professional development, activity in spheres of Ukrainian language research, Ukrainian oral and music folklore, traditions of authentic kobzar movement, popularization of epic kobzar repertoire are being pointed out, and this is the first time for the information to be entered in scientific circulation as introductory research. The methodology of the study encompasses historical, systemic, axiological, cultural lens approaches and corresponding specific techniques of scientific knowledge: historical and chronological, systematic classification methods etc. Among priority subjects of scientific researches by Andrij Hornjatkevyc there are past and modern kobzar movements, especially about kobza-bandura, traditional kobzar art, articles-potraits of Ukrainian diaspora artistic personalities – Zinoviy Shtokalko, Hryhoriy Kytasty, Mykhaylo Teliha. These topics are being analyzed. Publication cycle about Lebian language, its meaning, interpretative dictionaries are also being reviewed. Andrij Hornjatkevyc’s contribution to the decryption and editing of Zinoviy Shtokalko’s methodical and repertoire manuscripts, publishing preparations and issue of «A Kobzar Handbook» – «Kobzarskyi pidruchnyk» (1992) and music sheet collection «Kobza» (2002), and also the research and generalization of sound recording activity and legacy of this bandura player are being noted. The general characteristics of Andrij Hornjatkevyc’s personal repertoire as musician-performeris are being made. It covers traditional genres of kobzar movement – dumas, historical songs, instrumental melodies. Simultaneously, personal features of Andrij Hornjatkevyc as a member of Ukrainian community, scientific and artistic organizations and unions – «Plast», Ukrainian Free Academy of Sciences, Shevchenko Scientific Society, Ukrainian National Composers’ Union are being underlined.