THE PERFORMATIVE AND INTERPRETIVE STYLE OF KVITKA CISYK IN THE CONTEXT OF UKRAINIAN SONG TRADITION

Abstract

The article substantiates the issues surrounding Kvitka Cisyk’s performative and interpretative style within the context of the Ukrainian song tradition. The primary objective is defined as an exploration of the vocal, stylistic, artistic and figurative techniques employed by the performer. The research methodology is based on a combination of sourcebased, historical, cultural, comparative, and axiological methods, along with intonational-linguistic approaches and the dominant principles of systematic, interpretative, semantic, and stylistic analysis. The scientific novelty is ensured through a theoretical and methodological foundations and modern scholarly approaches, which allow for an in-depth understanding of the concept of «performative and interpretative style» and the musicological analysis of well-known Ukrainian folk songs performed by Kvitka Cisyk: «Oi khodyt son kolo vikon» (The Dream Passes by the Windows), «Sydyt divcha nad bystroiu vodoiu» (A Girl Sits by the Swift Water), «Oi, vershe mii, vershe» (I sing to the Hill), as well as the popular song «Ya pidu v daleki hory» (I Will Go to the Distant Mountains). The article examines authenticity and innovation, stylization and imagery as key components shaping the singer’s style, and analyzes the distinctive features of her performative and interpretative manner as a significant phenomenon in Ukrainian musical culture. This style combines folk, academic and popular vocal techniques, emotional intensity and professional presentation of Ukrainian music within the framework of the Western music industry. The study focuses on the singer’s ability to convey lyrical and poetic intimacy and the authenticity of sound while synthesizing these elements with modern arrangements. The importance of her work in preserving Ukrainian song traditions and her influence on the development of contemporary vocal performance is emphasized. The research concludes that Kvitka Cisyk’s style represents a synthesis of profound sensitivity to folk melody, exceptional vocal mastery, and innovative interpretative decisions, contributing to the revitalization of Ukrainian musical heritage in the global cultural context.