HRYHORIY LEVCHENKO’S SCIENTIFIC AND CREATIVE WORKS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE ARTISTIC LOCAL LORE DEVELOPMENT IN POLTAVA REGION

Abstract

In the context of Ukraine's integration into the European space, more and more Ukrainian scholars pay attention in their scientific research to the local lore component of the study of various spheres of Ukrainian culture, more often raise issues of national culture and people's attitude to their historical heritage. The artistic life of a particular region, which has its peculiarities and traditions, becomes of interest not only as a component of the general culture of Ukraine but also as a part of European culture.
 We believe that the high value of contemporary artists’ contribution to the development of the artistic culture of Poltava region is one of the most pressing issues today.
 Among the outstanding names in Poltava, one of the honorary places is occupied by Hryhoriy Semenovych Levchenko, who is the Ukrainian choral conductor, a composer, a music teacher, a professor, Honored Worker of Culture of Ukraine, Honored Artist of Ukraine, a founder and an artistic director of the Ukrainian Folk Choir "Kalyna" of Poltava V.G. Korolenko National Pedagogical University.
 The article considers the path of Hryhoriy Levchenko’s personal and professional development. It is determined that an important factor in shaping his personality was the national-aesthetic environment of his homeland, along with an early acquaintance with music culture, education in various educational institutions (including music ones), the influence of his teachers, educators, and persistent systematic work.
 It is proved that H. Levchenko combines high professionalism, active civil position, bright national self-identification, incredible diligence, a wide range of moral qualities, spirituality in his artistic and professional activity, which is an indisputable example for a great number of students and followers.
 It is determined that the scientific-creative and pedagogical-educational components of Hryhoriy Levchenko’s artistic and pedagogical activity are aimed at training future teachers not only in the field of art but also at forming future specialists in the field of natural sciences, etc. In their pedagogical practice, they will contribute to a better understanding of the Ukrainian cultural heritage and the development of cultural cooperation with other countries; preserving and increasing of our region traditions; will be capable of national self-awareness, moral and patriotic upbringing of the young generation, which is an important basis for the formation of a highly spiritual pedagogical elite of Poltava region.