Revutsky Choir

The Kyiv academic folk chorus of Ukraine, founded on 11 September 1943 by conductor and composer Hryhoriy Veryovka (1895-1964). Named after its founder since 1965. Residence — Kyiv, the Recording House of the Ukrainian Radio. Specialisation: authentic Ukrainian folk song of all regions (Poltava, Carpathians, Polissia, Slobozhanshchyna), folk-stage choreography, arrangements of folk melodies by contemporary composers (Leontovych, Lyatoshynsky, Skoryk). Over eight decades of uninterrupted concert activity — one of the most enduring folk ensembles in Europe. Performed in over 60 countries of the world, including the Metropolitan Opera (New York, 1972), the 1980 Olympic Games (Moscow, representing the Ukrainian SSR), the Sydney Opera House (2018, Australia tour).