Ivan Omelianovych-Pavlenko
1881–1962 (age 81)
composer, conductor
Biography
Ivan Omelianovych-Pavlenko (1881-1962) brought Ukrainian song to life through compositions and concerts, shaping programs that wove folk themes into the classical repertoire.
As a conductor he nurtured choirs and orchestras, instilling discipline and generosity, and he is remembered with reverence at Saint Andrew Cemetery for the music he shared with the community.