On the day of Christ's birth
On the day of Christ's birth | На рождество Христове | Na rozhdestvo Khrystove
Arranger: Mykhailo Haivoronskyj | Михайло Гайворонський
Christ’s birth is heralded by a Star and the pealing of bells throughout the lands in this Ukrainian carol.
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Oh, Lily
Oh, Lily | Ой, Леліє | Oj, Lelije
Composer: Mykhailo Haivoronskyj | Михайло Гайворонський
This Ukrainian carol from the Boyko region depicts the challenges facing the Virgin Mary in caring for her newborn Son in a stable.
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On Christmas eve
On Christmas eve | На святий вечір | Na svjatyj vechir
Arranger: Mykhailo Haivoronskyj | Михайло Гайворонський
A Ukrainian carol of the story of Christ from His birth to being bathed in the River Jordan and, as an adult, going forth to teach people the road to salvation.
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The angels came from heaven
The angels came from heaven | Ой зайшли з неба ангели | Oj zajshly z neba anhely
Arranger: Mykhailo Haivoronskyj | Михайло Гайворонський
This Ukrainian folk carol from the Lemko region depicts the angels announcing the birth of Christ.
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Oh, my green hilltops
Oh, my green hilltops | Ой верше мій, верше | Oj vershe mij, vershe
Arranger: Mykhailo Haivoronskyj | Михайло Гайворонський
A common theme in Ukrainian folk music, this choral song in Lemko dialect depicts a young girl's regret for falling in love with an unfaithful man.
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Beyond the courtyard
Beyond the courtyard | Ой, там за двором | Oj, tam za dvorom
Composer: Mykhailo Haivoronskyj | Михайло Гайворонський
This piece is an example of Ukrainian Christmas choral music known as shchedrivky, with its theme of giving thanks for a bountiful year.
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