Flashmob with Ukrainian Shchedryk (Carol of the Bells) in Paris | In Ukraine

“Carol of the Bells,” known in Ukraine as “Shchedryk,” was heard across Kyiv on Christmas Eve. Written by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych in the early 20th century, the song has become one of the world’s most recognizable Christmas melodies — while remaining rooted in Ukrainian cultural tradition. Video: @aleksa_shaaa; @ivanchenkova_ele | The Kyiv Independent

🎄 Merry Christmas, Carol of the Bells (Shchedryk) performed by a Swedish choir — entirely in Ukrainian! The choir is conducted by a Ukrainian director, with the pianist and several young participants also from Ukraine. The rest of the choir learned Shchedryk in Ukrainian. Beautiful! The History Behind the Song: Shchedryk is a traditional Ukrainian folk song, originally sung as a “shchedrivka” to celebrate the New Year and bring wishes of prosperity to households. The song tells of a swallow fly

“Shchedryk” performed by the National Bandurist Capella of Ukraine. 🎥 svz.nastasya | In Ukraine

🔔🫶 UNITED24 ambassadors wish Ukrainians happy holidays by reading the lyrics of Shchedryk — an ancient Ukrainian folklore song turned into a choral masterpiece by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych. A song that became one of the most popular Christmas melodies worldwide. That is how supporters of Ukraine, particularly Mark Hamill, Katheryn Winnick, Liev Schreiber, Misha Collins, Mark Strong, José Andrés, Elina Svitolina, Timothy Snyder, and Michel Hazanavicius also express their solidarity w

Leontovych's Shchedryk returns to Carnegie Hall 100 years after its first premiere in 1922. This Ukrainian folksong is now known worldwide as Carol of the Bells. Back in 1922, Shchedryk was performed, like today, to help Ukraine amid a Russian invasion: https://www.carolofthebells100.org/ The enchanting music that became known to the world as “Carol of the Bells” from the pen of Peter J. Wilhousky was actually composed by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych in 1904, based on a Ukrainian folk so

The Ukrainian Choir “Homin” @hominchoir performed the world-famous “Shchedryk” in the Austrian Parliament. Mykola Leontovych’s music continues to unite hearts around the world. The choir has just completed its European tour and will embark on a major North American tour next spring, giving audiences the chance to hear their performances. | United24 Media

Two years ago our musicians were a part of music history as the world celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the CARNEGIE HALL premiere of Shchedryk / Щедрик (Carol of the Bells). Our very own music director, Oleh Mahlay, directed three ensembles (Shchedryk Children's Choir from Kyiv, the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York, and the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America) as they once again sang Leontovych's classic on stage at Carnegie. (Shchedryk begins at 0:53.) To hear Shchedryk/Щедрик,