NEW RELEASES: Two new CDs by Volyn ensemble (12/21/03)

NEW RELEASES

Two new CDs by Volyn ensemble

TORONTO - Ablaze Productions Corp. has announced the release of two new compact discs by the Volyn Ukrainian Song and Dance Company of Lutsk, Ukraine. It's their first release since their top rated two discs recorded some 10 years ago.

Those who know the group from its live performances during its North American Tour of 1999 will attest to the glorious sound they project. Volyn's artistic director, Olexander Stadnyk, decided to create a new sound that caresses the soul and inspires an evolution of the Ukrainian folk song.

The first CD, "Volyn," includes 20 newly interpreted numbers. Backed by a powerful orchestra, the songs take listeners on an emotional journey, at times sentimental, but mostly upbeat.

The second CD, "Volyn, Ukrainian Christmas Album" comprises Ukrainian carols and schedrivky, most, except for a few standards, new to listeners.

These recordings are the first step in preparation for a global tour by the Volyn Ukrainian Song and Dance Company, which is slated to come to North America in late August to kick off celebrations of Ukraine's Independence Day.

The tour's organizer, Ablaze Productions, produced the North America Tour for the Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company and arranged the broadcasts of "Virsky, The Spirit of Ukraine" on PBS and other TV networks.

To order a copy of one or both of the releases, readers may log on to www.ukrainianmusic.net, call 416-521-9555 or e-mail [email protected].

In Canada, single CDs cost $19.95 (plus 15 percent PST and GST); in the United States, each disc costs $14.95. Please add $3.50 (Canadian) or $2.50 (U.S.) for shipping.

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