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Works and commissions
This page presents a complete overview of the musical works of composer Iryna Aleksiychuk.
It includes titles, years of composition, instrumentation, and textual sources where applicable. Each work title links to available audio or video recordings, allowing visitors to explore the music directly.
More detailed information and scores are available within the genre-specific sections.
Orchestral Works
For Symphony Orchestra
• Go Where the Wind Takes You.../Сестро, іди повітрям (2023) ~ for symphony orchestra (after reading a poem by Olena Stepanenko) commissioned by Classical Movements for the Taki-Alsop Conducting Fellowship, as part of the Eric Daniel Helms New Music Program; 14’00 min.
For Mixed Choir and Symphony Orchestra
• Lullabies of Reeds/Колискові очерету ~ (2006-2007) a cantata-mystery in five movements for soloists, mixed choir and symphony orchestra; based on poems by Olena Stepanenko (UKR); 45 min.1. Lullaby Heard Through Water/Колискова крізь воду2. An Incantation of Divine Grace/Замовляння Божої ласки3. The Windows of Sleeplessness/Вікна безсоння4. An Incantation of Divine Wrath/Замовляння Божого гніву5. The Final Lullaby/Колискова остання
For Two Pianos and Symphony Orchestra
• Bridges to the Invisible Shores/Мости до невидимих берегів (2006) ~ for two pianos and symphony orchestra; 22’00 min.
For Brass Band
• Glory to Ukraine/Слава Україні (2022) ~ solemn fanfare for brass band. Commissioned by Alan Tongret, TongretARTS; 1’30 min.
Arrangement for Piano and Symphony Orchestra
• J.S.Bach-A.Siloti, Prelude No.10 in B minor, BWV 855Arrangement for piano and symphony orchestra by Iryna Aleksiychuk; 04’00 min.
Choral Works
For Mixed Choir
• Sakura Blossom (2025) ~ Mystery-action on the themes of Japanese folk songs mixed choir a cappella, and electronic recording in two movements; (JAPANESE); 12’00 min.1. Sakura/Cherry Blossoms; folk song2. Fuji-San; text by Iwai Sadzanami
• Stabat Mater (2023) ~ cantata for soloists and mixed choir a cappella to the texts of the Roman Catholic hymn by Jacopone da Todi. Commissioned by "Art Renaissance Initiative by Michel Sarda & Scott Youngs" for “Art Renaissance Singers”, Foenix, Arizona, USA; 35’00 min.
• Come, Holy Spirit (2023) ~ on canonical text for mixed choir a cappella, commissioned by Singakademie Dresden, conductor - Michael Käppler, as a musical commentary on the motet BWV 226 "Der Geist hilft uns'rer Schwachheit auf" by J.S.Bach; 8’00 min.
• Two songs without words/Дві пісні без слів (2023) ~ for mixed choir a cappella; 5’35 min.1. Lullaby of angels/Колискова янголів; (3’20 min.)2. Dance of the spring wind/Танок весняного вітру; (2’15 min.)
• The Prayer/Молитва/Molytva (2022) ~ on the spiritual biblical text "Holy Mother of God, have mercy on us!” for mixed choir a cappella, percussion and solo soprano; (UKR); commissioned by the Swiss-Italian association Gruppo Vocale Cantemus, artistical director Davide Fior; 7’30 min.
• Song/Чи є кращі між квітками?.../Are there the best among flowers... (2022) ~ for mixed choir a cappella; to text by Lesya Ukrainka (UKR); 4’10 min.
• Beautiful Crimea/Güzel Qırım (2021) ~ for mixed choir a cappella; arrangement of a Crimean Tatar folk song; (CRIMEAN TATAR LANGUAGE); 5’40 min.
• Anthem of the City of Pokrovs (2020) ~ for mixed choir a cappella; text by Olena Stepanenko; (UKR); 3 min.
• Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit/Славослів'я/Doxology (2020) ~ for mixed choir a cappella; to texts from the Bible; (UKR); 2’50 min.
• Gloria (2019) ~ Anthem of the All-Ukrainian Summer Choral Academy to the lyrics of Hryhoriy Skovoroda (LATIN); for mixed choir a cappella; 2 min.
• Unto the Lord with My Voice I cried (2018) ~ Psalm № 142 (2018) ~ for mixed choir a cappella; to texts from the Bible (UKR); 4’45 min.
• How Volodya Quickly Flew Down the Mountain/Как Володя быстро под гору летел (2011) ~ for mixed choir a cappella; based on a poem by Danyyil Kharms (RUS); 2’22 min.
• Holy Lord of Hosts/Свят Господь Саваоф (2010) ~ for mixed choir a cappella; to texts from the Bible (UKR); 5’40 min.
• Kolyada/Коляда (2009) ~ for mixed choir a cappella; arrangement of a Ukrainian folk song; (UKR); 4’08 min.
• Carevac’s lyra/Царевчева ліра (2004) ~ Three arrangements of Balkan folk songs from the collection Vlastimir Pavlović Carevac for mixed choir a cappella; (SERBO-CROATIAN); 13’28 min.1. Ajde slušaj, slušaj kaleš bre Anđo; 6’56 min.2. Razbolje se сare Sulejmane; 4’18 min.3. Hajde Kato, hajde zlato!; 3’14 min.
• Breath of Time/Подих часу (2002) ~ Cantata-meditation for mixed choir a cappella; on texts from the Upanishads (SANSKRIT); 6’40.
• Psalms of David/Давидові псальми (2000) ~ horal diptych for mixed choir a cappella and tubular bells; to texts from the Bible (UKR); 12 min.1. From the Depth I cry to Thee, o Lord/З глибини я взиваю до Тебе, о Господи (psalms 13, 55, 61, 130); 8’41 min.2. Praise God in His sanctuary/Хваліть Бога в Святині Його (psalm 150); 3’19 min.
For Treble Choir
• Angels, come down!/Ангели, знижайтеся! (2023) ~ for treble choir a cappella; to texts by Hryhorii Skovoroda (UKR); 2’15 min.
• Madrigal (2023) ~ for treble choir a cappella, poetry by Jessica Blade and J. G. (ENG); 4’20 min.
• Luminous Mother Mary/Світла Мама Марія (2023) ~ for treble choir a cappella; to text by Vitaly Blyznyuk (UKR); 4’20 min.
• Trisagion/Трисвяте/Trysviate (2022) ~ for treble choir a cappella and solo violin; to canonical text (UKR); 3’30 min.Commissioned by the American Choral Directors Association for the 2023 National High School SSAA Honor Choir, Pearl Shangkuan, conductor.
• Trisagion/Трисвяте/Trysviate (2022) ~ for treble choir a cappella and solo flute; to canonical text (UKR); 3’30 min.Commissioned by the American Choral Directors Association for the 2023 National High School SSAA Honor Choir, Pearl Shangkuan, conductor.
• Luminous Mother Mary/Світла Мама Марія (2021) ~ for children's choir with piano accompaniment; to text by Vitaly Blyznyuk (UKR); 4’20 min.
• Song/Чи є кращі між квітками?.../Are there the best among flowers... (2022) ~ for treble choir a cappella; to text by Lesya Ukrainka (UKR); 4’10 min.Commissioned by the "Sing for Ukraine" Consortium:The Choir Project, Canzona Women’s Ensemble, Cantala, ChandraTala, Elektra Women's Choir, Lady Cove Choir, mirabai ensemble, Mosaic Ensemble, Saint Mary's College Belles Voix, VOX Femina Los Angeles, Young Woman's Choral Projects of San Francisco.
• Chula jesam (2013) ~ for treble choir a cappella; arrangement of a Balkan folk song (SRB); 5’00 min.
• Šareno cveće/Colorful Flowers (2013) ~ for treble choir a cappella; three arrangements of Balkan folk songs (Serbo-Croatian); 10’00 min.1. Zaspala devojka; 3’12 min.2. Sejdefu majka buđaše; 4’10 min.3. Tanino oro; 2’38 min.
• Songs of Love (2013) ~ for treble choir a cappella and percussion; three arrangements of Balkan folk songs (Macedonian, Croatian, Serbian); 17’00 min.1. Sve ptičice zapjevale; 4’40 min.2. Bolen leži mlad Stojan; 7’07 min.3. Simbil cveće; 5’30 min.
• Saint Nicholas/Всещирий Миколаю (2012) ~ for treble choir a cappella and percussion; cantata-fantasy on the themes of Ukrainian folk carols, chants, and psalms in three movements (UKR); 12’08 min.1. Saint Nicholas/Всещирий Миколаю; 2’25 min.2. Sit Nicholas on the edge of the table/Сидить Миколай у конці стола; 4’29 min.3. And who, who loves Nicholas/А хто, хто Миколая любить; 5’14 min.
• Vesnyanky/Spring Songs (2012) ~ for treble choir a cappella; five arrangements of Ukrainian folk songs (UKR); 16’35 min.1. Bless You, Mother; 3’10 min.2. Oh, there is a Viburnum in the Forest; 1’50 min.3. Yanchyk-Podolyanchyk; 2’10 min.4. Willow Board; 4’45 min.5. Already Spring, Already Beautiful; 4’40 min.
• Holy Lord of Hosts (2011) ~ for treble choir a cappella; to texts from the Bible (UKR); 5’40 min.
• Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit/Славослів'я/Doxology (2020) ~ for treble choir a cappella; to texts from the Bible; (UKR); 2’50 min.
• Otherworldly Games (2008) ~ mystery-action in two movements for treble choir a cappella, electronic recording, jaw harp, didgeridoo, and percussion; to text by Olena Stepanenko (UKR); 9’52 min.1. A Game of Double Light; 5’03 min.2. A Game about Maiden; 4’49 min.
• Evening Prayer (King of Heaven)/Вечірня молитва (Царю Небесний) (2007) ~ for treble choir a cappella and wind chimes; to texts from the Bible (UKR); 4’45 min.
• Letters from a Shell/Листи із мушлі (2005) ~ for treble choir a cappella; three choral fantasies on the poems of Olena Stepanenko (UKR); 14’00 min.1. The Blank Letter (Barcarolle); 5’45 min.2. The Love Letter (Intermezzo and Tarantella); 2’28 min.3. The Angelic Letter (Lullaby); 5’38 min.
• Unto the Lord with My Voice I cried/Мій голос до Господа Psalm № 142 (2002) ~ for treble choir a cappella; to texts from the Bible (UKR); 4’45 min.
For Male Choir
• Angels, come down!/Ангели, знижайтеся! (2023) ~ for male choir a cappella; to texts by Hryhorii Skovoroda (UKR); 2’15 min.
• Call on the Lord, All the Earth! (2002) ~ Psalm № 100 for male choir a cappella; to texts from the Bible (UKR); 3’00 min.
Chamber Vocal Works
For Soprano and Piano
• Songs of Love (2017) ~ vocal cycle based on texts by ancient Japanese poets in 7 movements, translated from Old Japanese by Alexander Dolin (RUS); 14’00 min.
• Clay of the Lord (2018) ~ vocal cycle based on a poem by Olena Stepanenko in 3 movements (UKR); 5’00 min.1. God Walked on the Mountain2. Blessings of Heaven3. And It Is Said: The Lord Will Come Forth
For Baritone and Piano
• Songs of the Old Troubadour (2018) ~ vocal cycle based on poems by Jovan Dučić in 5 movements (SRB); 16’15 min.
For Mezzo-Soprano, Organ, and Tubular Bells
• Amore, ora pro nobis, or Two Ballads about Perfect Love (2019) ~ based on poems by Olena Stepanenko (UKR) and Edward Estlin Cummings (UKR), translated from English by Olexander Grytsenko; 17’00 min.
Arrangement for Baritone and Piano
• Girl, for your beautiful eyes/За твої, дівчино, личенька пишні (2025) ~ music and lyrics by Roman Kupchynsky; 2’00 min.
Arrangement for a Male Vocal Quartet
• My Kyiv (2023) ~ arrangement of a song by Igor Shamo based on a poem by Dmytro Lutsenko for a male vocal quartet accompanied by a piano. Commissioned by the Bilbao Mapa Mundi.
Chamber Instrumental Works
For String Quartet
• Del vuoto lucente…/From the Shining Emptiness…/З сяючої порожнечі... (2004) ~ 8’37 min.
For Violin and Piano
• So Close… (2005) ~ 14’28 min.
For Violin, Cello, and Piano
• Signs on the Water (2005) ~ 15’00 min.
For Solo Clarinet in Bb
• Shchedryk Bells (2025) ~ Tribute to Mykola Leontovych. Commissioned by Manuel Martínez; 3’20 min.
For Solo Piano
• Preludes for Piano (1985–1986) ~ cycle; 7’00 min.
• Two Cycles of Variations on an Original Theme (1988–1989)
• Sonata No. 1 (1990) ~ 10’00 min.
• Folk Images (1993) ~ 6’40 min.
• The Last Sutra (Sonata No. 2) (2002) ~ in two movements; 17’00 min.
For Two Pianos and Piano Four Hands
• On the Night of Ivan Kupala (2007) ~ concert fantasy for two pianos; 5’30 min.
• Bridges to the Invisible Shores (2006) ~ for two pianos and symphony orchestra; 22’00 min.
• In Search of Silence (2006) ~ for piano four hands, wind chimes, and electronic recording; 15’00 min.
• Kolomyikas (2002–2003) ~ musical and choreographic composition for two pianos, two pianists, and selected body percussion; 6’00 min.
1. Oh, in the Field – u-u-u-uh!/ Ой, у полі – у-у-у-х!
2. Oh, in the Woods – hop, hop!/Ой, у лісі – гоп, гоп!
• Viy (2000) ~ suite for two pianos after motifs from the novella “Viy” by Mykola Gogol; 17’00 min.1. Introduction. The Seminarians
2. On the Road
3. The Death of the Young Lady
4. Khoma Dances
5. In the Church
6. Epilogue
Transcriptions for Piano and Two Pianos
• Melody (1993) ~ from the opera Orpheus and Eurydice by C. W. Gluck; arranged for piano; 3’30 min.
• Song of Varlaam (1993) ~ from the opera Boris Godunov by M. Mussorgsky; arranged for piano; 2’35 min.
• Scherzo (1997) ~ from Symphony No. 5 by S. Prokofiev; arranged for two pianos; 7’42 min.
• Scherzo (1997) ~ from Symphony No. 6 by P. Tchaikovsky; arranged for two pianos; 9’00 min.
• The Bolt (1997) ~ suite from the ballet “The Bolt” by D. Shostakovich in 6 movements; arranged for two pianos; 18’00 min.1. Introduction2. Polka3. Variation (Dance of the Drayman)4. Intermezzo5. Tango (Kozelkov’s Dance with His Friends)6. Finale
Commissions
• Trisagion/Трисвяте/Trysviate (2022) ~ for treble choir a cappella and solo flute; to canonical text (UKR); 3’30 min.Commissioned by the American Choral Directors Association for the 2023 National High School SSAA Honor Choir, Pearl Shangkuan, conductor.
• The Prayer/Молитва/Molytva (2022) ~ on the spiritual biblical text "Holy Mother of God, have mercy on us!” for mixed choir a cappella, percussion and solo soprano; (UKR); commissioned by the Swiss-Italian association Gruppo Vocale Cantemus, artistical director Davide Fior; 7’30 min.
• Glory to Ukraine/Слава Україні (2022) ~ solemn fanfare for brass band.
Commissioned by Alan Tongret, TongretARTS; 1’30 min.
• Song/Чи є кращі між квітками?.../Are there the best among flowers... (2022) ~ for treble choir a cappella; to text by Lesya Ukrainka (UKR); 4’10 min.
Commissioned by the "Sing for Ukraine" Consortium:
1. Saint Mary’s College Department of Music
2. Elektra Women's Choir
3. Dr. Iris S. Levine, Founder and Artistic Director of VOX Femina Los Angeles
4. Cantala - Lawrence University Conservatory of Music
5. Canzona Women’s Ensemble (Artistic Directors Cricket Handler & Jill Anderson)
6. ChandraTala - Kokopelli Choir Association
7. Sandra Snow, Conductor, Michigan State University College of Music MSU Mosaic Ensemble
8. Sandra Snow, Conductor, Michigan State University College of Music, Mirabai Ensemble
9. Kellie Walsh, Conductor, Lady Cove Choir from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
10. Dr. Martín Benvenuto Interim Artistic Director and Head of Staff for the Young Women’s Choral Projects of San Francisco
11. Dr. Marian Dolan, Founding Artistic Director, Consortium Director The Choir Project (USA)
• Go Where the Wind Takes You.../Сестро, іди повітрям (2023) ~ for symphony orchestra (after reading a poem by Olena Stepanenko) commissioned by Classical Movements for the Taki-Alsop Conducting Fellowship, as part of the Eric Daniel Helms New Music Program; 14’00 min.
• Come, Holy Spirit (2023) ~ on canonical text for mixed choir a cappella, commissioned by Singakademie Dresden, conductor - Michael Käppler, as a musical commentary on the motet BWV 226 "Der Geist hilft uns'rer Schwachheit auf" by J.S.Bach; 8’00 min.
• Stabat Mater (2023) ~ cantata for soloists and mixed choir a cappella to the texts of the Roman Catholic hymn by Jacopone da Todi.
Commissioned by "Art Renaissance Initiative by Michel Sarda & Scott Youngs" for “Art Renaissance Singers”, Foenix, Arizona, USA; 35’00 min.
• My Kyiv (2023) ~ arrangement of a song by Igor Shamo based on a poem by Dmytro Lutsenko for a male vocal quartet accompanied by a piano. Commissioned by the Bilbao Mapa Mundi.
• Shchedryk Bells (2025) ~ Tribute to Mykola Leontovych. Commissioned by Manuel Martínez; 3’20 min.