Kost Novytsky

Who is Kost Novytsky?

Kostantyn Heorhiovych Novytsky, better known as Kost' Novytsky is a Merited Artist of Ukraine and one of the more influential bandurists in Kiev today.

Originally, he studied under Andriy Omelchenko and later at the Kiev Conservatory under Serhiy Bashtan. After completing his studies, he was one of the founders of the pop group Kobza (Ukrainian: Кобза) and was one of its soloists. Later, he formed a duo with fellow bandurist Volodymyr Kushpet. In 1985, Kost' Novytsky recorded a solo record of instrumental bandura music on the Melodiya label. In the late 1980s, Novytsky worked as an instrumental soloist with the Kiev Bandurist Capella.

Currently he teaches bandura at the Kiev Conservatory.