Heorhiy Maiboroda is one of the leading Ukrainian composers of the 20th century, the elder brother of the song composer Platon Maiboroda. Unlike his brother, he was drawn to large academic forms — the opera, symphony, symphonic poem, and concerto.
His main works are the historical-patriotic operas “Yaroslav the Wise” (about the prince of Kyivan Rus) and “Milana,” “Arsenal,” as well as symphonies, concertos for violin and for voice with orchestra, and the symphonic poem “Kameniari” after Franko. Maiboroda's music combines a grand conception, bright melody rooted in the Ukrainian melos, and Romantic emotion. He made a weighty contribution to the development of Ukrainian national opera, continuing the tradition begun by Lysenko.
