Alexander Koshetz's Ukrainian Chorus, Vasile Avramenko's Ukrainian Folk Ballet
Contributors: Avramenko, Vasylʹ; Piznak, Michael; Copeland, Royal S. (Royal Samuel), 1868-1938; Foreman, Carolyn Thomas, 1875- donor; Washington Auditorium Corporation; Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Published: 1932
Language: eng
Subjects: Anniversaries
Description: In tribute to George Washington, 1732-1932. Programme. "Alexander Koshetz's Ukrainian Chorus, Vasile Avramenko's Ukrainian Folk Ballet". All ballet pictures and dances arranged by Mr. Vasile Avramenko, costumes from all Provinces of Ukraine. Historical costumes from the wardrobe of Mr. Avramenko. Dances to the accompaniment of the Folk Orchestra.
Notes: Washington Auditorium, Washington, D.C., Sunday, May 1 [1932].

Title devised by Library staff.

Program also performed in Baltimore, MD, Tuesday, May 3, 1932, The Alcazar; Wilmington, Del., Wednesday, May 4, 1932, Playhouse; Allentown, PA, Thursday, May 5, 1932, High School Auditorium; Philadelphia, PA, Friday, May 6, 1932, Acedemy of Music; New York, N.Y., Sunday, May 8, 1932, Carnegie Hall; Boston, Mass., Tuesday, May 10, 1932, Boston Opera.

Accompanied by sheet: "Master of ceremonies Michael Piznak, Esq., address by Hon. Royal S. Copeland, United States Senator, broadcast through courtesy of W.J.S.V.".

Program notes in English and Russian.

In: American theater programs of the late 19th and 20th centuries (Library of Congress).
Table of contents: title: Programme of the festival: Act. I. Memoirs of the Ukraine : a Ballet-Picture from the Highlanders' Life. 1. Hayevka: Easter Roundle with the chant, "Christ is Risen," and the song "Lord of Heaven and Earth" at the close; title: 2. Zhuravlee: Cranes flying over the Ocean to the Land of Promise. Accompanied by the song "Do you listen, my brother?"; title: 3. Kolomeyka; title: 4. Little Hutzul Boy of the Highlands, solo; title: 5. Siyanka: Sowing Dance in Kolomeyka rhythm; title: 6. Little Hutzul Girl of the Highlands, solo; title: 7. Hopak Circle: a dance by the ensemble; title: 8. Arkan: a dance of old Scythian and Ukrainian origin; title: 9. Hoyveeter: Playing with the Winds. Dance by a group of girls; title: 10. Cossachok of Poldolia, solo. Finale: Hopak Paruboltzky, solo by ballet master V. Avramenko.; title: Programme of the festival: Act. II. Folk Song of the Ukraine in America / Alexander Koshetz and his Ukrainian Chorus. 1. A Chant to S. George / arranged by M. Yasinevich; title: 2. Psalm on Christ's Sufferings / arranged by A. Koshetz; title: 3. "You Little Azure Star": a love song / arranged by A. Koshetz; title: 4. Tchumak Song / arranged by S. Ludkevich; title: 5. Suite of Christmas Carols / arranged by M. Lysenko; title: 6. A Suite of Kolomeyka Dance Songs / arranged by F. Kolessa; title: 7. "Chornomoretz": a historical song of the Cossacks of the Black Sea / arranged by A. Koshetz; title: 8. "An Irate Peasant Woman": a narrative song / arranged by A. Koshetz; title: 9. "Cossack Courtin His Girl, Dziuba" / arranged by A. Koshetz.; title: Programme of the festival: Act. III. In the Country of George Washington. Ballet Picture of the Young Ukrainian Generation in America. 1. Metelitza: a Winding Dance; title: 2. Hretchanyky: merrymaking dance; title: 3. Tchumak from the Steppes; title: 4. Katherine from the Kherson: a salon dance; title: 5. Cossachock (diminutive from Cossack) a solo Cossack dance by a little girl; title: 6. Ballet Cossachok, by a group of girls; title: 7. Hopak Circle, by a pair of children; title: 8. Zaporrogian Knight's Battle: Dance with Swords. Finale: A homage to the spirit of George Washington, by the Ballet ensemble and Chorus.