Vasyl Barvinsky

Ukrainian composer and pianist

Vasyl Oleksandrovych Barvinsky (Ukrainian: Василь Олександрович Барвінський) (20 February 1888 – 9 June 1963) was a Ukrainian composer, pianist, conductor, teacher, musicologist, and music related social figure.

Barvinsky was one of the first Ukrainian composers to gain worldwide recognition. His pieces were published not only in the Soviet Union, but also in Vienna, Leipzig, New York (Universal Edition), and Japan. Barvinsky directed a post-secondary musical institution in the city of Lviv (1915-1948) the Lysenko Higher Institute of Music, and was considered to be the head of musical life at the time. Currently there is a College of Music named after Barvinsky in Drohobych, Ukraine.

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Works

5 Preludes
5 Preludes: No. 1 in E minor
5 Preludes: No. 2 in F-sharp major. Allegretto pastorale
Chanson triste
Humoresque on Ukrainian Folk Themes
Misjatsiu Kniaziu
Piano Cycle on Love
Piano Cycle on Love: I. Loneliness, the Sorrow of Love
Piano Cycle on Love: II. Serenade
Piano Cycle on Love: III. Pain. Fight. Winning of Love
Piano Quintet in G minor
Piano Quintet in G minor: I. Grave, quasi sospirando
Piano Quintet in G minor: II. Largo sostenuto
Piano Trio no. 1 in A minor
Piano Trio no. 1 in A minor: I. Andante sentimentale – Allegro energico
Piano Trio no. 1 in A minor: II. Andante
Piano Trio no. 1 in A minor: III. Allegro giocoso (alla Kolomyika)
Song for Piano