Mykola Leontovych was a renowned Ukrainian composer best known for his choral works. His most famous composition, “Carol of the Bells,” became a global Christmas classic. Leontovych’s music combines ...
Yahoo: Carol of the Bells — the classic, and Ukrainian, Christmas song
Although "Carol of the Bells" has become a popular tune during the holidays, the original lyrics had nothing to do with Christmas. The song with a haunting four-note melody was originally a Ukranian ...
"Carol of the Bells" is one of the most recognizable Christmas songs on Earth, and we have Ukraine to thank for giving "Christmas magic to the world." According to the Ukraine government website, ...
The New York Times: ‘Carol of the Bells,’ a Christmas Staple From Ukraine, a Century Later
‘Carol of the Bells,’ a Christmas Staple From Ukraine, a Century Later
WUNC: Ukrainians sing 'Carol of the Bells' at Carnegie Hall, 100 years after its U.S. debut
Did you know that Carol of the Bells comes from Ukraine? Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych wrote Shchedryk in 1916, originally as a winter folk song. The Ukrainian National Chorus brought the carol ...
Ukrainians sing 'Carol of the Bells' at Carnegie Hall, 100 years after its U.S. debut
Iowa Public Radio: 100 years ago, 'Carol of the Bells' came to America — from Ukraine
100 years ago, 'Carol of the Bells' came to America — from Ukraine
Classic FM: What are the lyrics to ‘Carol of the Bells’, and what are its origins?
We trace the journey of this popular carol – from its origins as a Ukrainian folk song, to ‘Home Alone’ soundtrack favourite. ‘Carol of the Bells’ is as instantly recognisable and irresistibly catchy ...