MYKOLA LYSENKO’S ACCOMPANIST AND ENSEMBLE ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF THE FOUNDATIONS OF HIS PERFORMING WORK

The purpose of the article is to explore little-known areas performing work famous Ukrainian composer Mykola Lysenko — his accompanist and ensemble activities. Research methodology. A system analysis, which combined analytical, culturological, observational methods, was applied. Scientific novelty. research first experience a special analysis Lysenko’s practice as an player in domestic musicology. Conclusions. It proved that paid considerable attention types chamber music. He both excellent various fields (working with choir, reading orchestral scores translated for piano, instrumentalists, vocalists, opera accompaniment, four-hand piano playing). From point view thorough outlined varieties, two more facets artist’s talent are highlighted. examines M. based on epistolary heritage memories contemporaries (colleagues Leipzig Conservatory, choir members, witnesses, co-performers at private parties, concerts Literary Artistic Society, club, those he taught Music Drama School privately), preserving authenticity texts. issue being addressed context postulates these performance awareness importance familiarising researchers performers player, filling existing gap history musicology performance, expanding worldview accompanists ensembles.