Stefania Turkewich was a pioneering Ukrainian pianist, composer, and musicologist, recognized as the first woman composer in Ukraine.
She was born on April 25, 1898, marking the beginning of a remarkable career in music.
Turkewich's career spanned several decades until her disbandment on April 8, 1977.
Biography
Early Life
Stefania Ivanivna Turkewich-Lukianovych was born on April 25, 1898, in Ukraine. She emerged as a pioneering figure in the Ukrainian music scene, recognized as the first woman composer in the country. Her early exposure to music laid the foundation for her future career as a pianist, composer, and musicologist.
Career
Throughout her life, Turkewich made significant contributions to the world of music. She was not only a talented pianist but also a skilled composer, creating a variety of works that showcased her unique style. Despite her talent, many of her compositions faced challenges, as they were banned by state authorities in the USSR. This censorship did not deter her passion for music, and she continued to compose and perform until her disbandment in 1977.
Legacy
Stefania Turkewich passed away on April 8, 1977, leaving behind a rich legacy in Ukrainian music. Her works, including the album "Galicians I: The Art Songs," continue to inspire musicians and composers today. As a musicologist, she played a crucial role in documenting and preserving Ukrainian musical heritage, ensuring that future generations would appreciate the depth and beauty of her culture.
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Discography
Galicians I: The Art Songs2014
- 1.Ballad of the Unexpected3:19
- 2.My Song1:26
- 3.My Despair1:49
- 4.Finale2:55
- 5.Golden and Precious2:40
- 6.Tears of Hope1:34
- 7.Indian Summer2:20
- 8.Don't Sing Such Songs1:24
- 9.Don't Ask me Why!1:09
- 10.So Many Thoughts!3:11
- 11.A Dream2:09
- 12.My Youth Is No More3:13
- 13.Indifference2:21
- 14.I Love You2:27
- 15.My Joy Was but a Dream1:51
- 16.Yarema's Serenade2:05
- 17.A Betrayal4:43
- 18.I Cleanse My Soul in the Waters2:15
- 19.In Despair2:57
- 20.So Sweet, yet so Sour2:50
- 21.What the Willow Saw3:22
- 22.The Blacksmith4:14
- 23.I'll Flee to the Forest1:34
- 24.A Memory5:02
- 25.In the Cold of Winter, Flowers Bloom in My Heart2:30
- 26.I'll Sing Joy to the World1:50
- 27.A Contented End3:21
- 28.Peace in the World4:15
- 29.I Die for Love3:54
- 30.I Must Leave4:00
- 31.Sleep, My Little One3:35
- 32.Sacrament1:23
- 33.Live On!2:08
- 34.You Are the Prettiest Song1:28
- 35.To the Nightingale2:25
- 36.Autumn4:03
- 37.If You Only Knew2:03
- 38.How Pleasant2:23
- 39.A Mountain Horn Laments2:58
- 40.Stars2:49
- 41.Send News of Joy1:55
- 42.Thou Seemest Like a Flower1:23
- 43.In the Distant Foothills3:51
- 44.A Sea Barcarole1:56
- 45.The Witness3:39
- 46.Princely Moon6:05
- 47.Just One Consoling Kiss2:27
- 48.Lullaby2:43
- 49.Psalm of David3:59
- 50.Be Fortunate2:50
- 51.Oh Hush-A-Bye, My Baby5:30
- 52.To Lviv3:45
- 53.A Sonnet4:01
- 54.In the Forest3:34
- 55.A Wondrous Birth2:46
- 56.Song of Songs7:50
- 57.What Miracle Is This?4:26
- 58.I Met You in My Dreams1:32
- 59.Spring Again1:50
- 60.A Dream2:03
- 61.An Evening Sigh4:00
- 62.The Spider3:32
- 63.A Mountain Lass.12:36
- 64.A Mountain Lass.21:32
- 65.I Yearn for You3:34
- 66.Absence2:14
- 67.Emigration Elegy3:12
- 68.I Cannot Weep2:50
- 69.The Parting4:05
- 70.Silver Song.14:27
- 71.Silver Song.25:19
- 72.The Assumption1:43
- 73.Evening Dance3:01
- 74.Sweet and Low6:15
- 75.I Shall Come to You2:15
- 76.Jasmines4:13
- 77.The Eagle Flew Down3:37
- 78.My Heart3:12
- 79.Burnie Bee1:08
- 80.When I Was a Little Boy1:18
- 81.Time Passes4:19
- 82.I Cleanse My Soul In The Waters2:15
- 83.To the Nightingale2:25
- 84.Tears of Hope1:34
- 85.Don't Sing Such Songs1:24
- 86.Sweet And Low6:15
- 87.A Memory5:02
- 88.Don't Ask Me Why!1:09
- 89.Peace in the World4:15
- 90.Yarema's Serenade2:05
- 91.I Shall Come to You2:15
- 92.A Wondrous Birth2:46
- 93.Spring Again1:50
- 94.My Despair1:49
- 95.So Sweet, yet so Sour2:50
- 96.Lullaby2:43
- 97.What Miracle Is This4:26
- 98.I Met You in My Dreams1:32
- 99.When I Was a Little Boy1:18
- 100.Time Passes4:19
- 101.Silver Song.25:19
- 102.Autumn4:03
- 103.Ballad of the Unexpected3:19
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Also known as: Stefania Turkewich
Stefania Ivanivna Turkewich-Lukianovych was a Ukrainian composer, pianist, and musicologist. She is recognized as Ukraine's first woman composer. In the USSR, her works were banned by the state authorities.
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