2002

Series: Outstanding Persons of Ukraine The coin is dedicated to the 160th anniversary of the birth of an outstanding Ukrainian composer, founder of Ukrainian classical music, pianist, teacher, choral conductor, public figure, ethnographer Nikolai Vitaliyovych Lysenko, who was born in. Grinka in the Poltava region. The significance of the composer's work in the history of Ukrainian music is exceptional. He is the author of nine operas (`Natalka Poltavka`,` Taras Bulba`, `Aeneid`,` Christmas night`, `Drowned``, 'Goat-dasha`, etc.), many works, under his direct influence, formed a galaxy of such Ukrainian composers , as K. Stetsenko, Y. Stepovy, M. Leontovich, S. Lyudkevich, L. Revutsky and others. 2 hryvnias, year: 2002 Circulation: 30000 pieces, Metal: nickel silver, Weight 12,8 grams