Rusalka Dnistrova
The mixed voice youth choir was formed in Manchester in 1975, and quickly achieved a very high standard of musical accomplishment, including the honourable appointment of being the representative choir of the Ukrainian Youth Association in Great Britain. In its formative years, the choir numbered seventy-five members.

Under the leadership of the young and energetic founder conductor, Stefan Hunka, the choir quickly attained a passion and dedication to their music, which was evident in their performances throughout Great Britain. This led to an early highlight in their career - a performance of the Ukrainian Mass in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome in 1979. In 1983 the choir recorded its first long playing record which was dedicated to His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Josyf Slipyj in honour of his 90th birthday. From 1983, the conductorship of the choir was passed over to Pawlo Hunka, Stefan's younger brother. In 1986 the choir recorded its second long playing record - The Divine Liturgy in the Ukrainian Byzantine Rite - A Celebration of the Millennium of Christianity in Ukraine. Rusalka Dnistrova went on to take part in the International Musical Eisteddfod in Llagollen, Wales 1985 and 1987. In 1988 Rusalka Dnistrova, together with several other Ukrainian choirs from various parts of Great Britain formed the Millennium Choir which was created especially for the celebration of the Millennium of Christianity in Ukraine. The choir performed the first of the celebration concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The choir then went on to take part in the Millennium Celebrations in Rome, performing at St Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Auditorium attended by Pope John Paul II. After the Millennium Celebrations Rusalka Dnistrova continued to perform in its own right. Rusalka Dnistrova finally disbanded in 1990 when the gifted conductor, Paul Hunka, left to pursue his career as a professional international opera singer. Other conductors of the choir who deserve a mention are R. Hrynash, O. Rak, A. Sywanyk, Y. Sywanyk, O. Andrusyszyn, Y. Babuniak (conductor of "Homin" choir), A. Kochan and S. Hunka.

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