Franko in the music

Being versatile creative, Ivan Franko loved music. In an hour in his life he made a significant contribution to the development of folk songs creativity. For more than a century, Ivan Franko's poetic work has inspired him composers to create musical works. The first musical incarnations Frank's poetry was published in 1898, when the Jubilee of Literature The poet’s vocal and choral collection “Withered Leaves” was prepared. From works of various genres appeared at that time - from solo singing and choral miniature to expanded vocal-symphonic canvases, operas and ballets on words the poet.