Kost Novytsky

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Kostantyn Heorhiovych Novytsky, better known as Kost' Novytsky (Ukrainian: Новицький Костянтин Георгійович) {December 26, 1950 in Kyiv) is one of the more influential bandurists in Kyiv today. Originally, he studied under Andriy Omelchenko and later at the Kyiv Conservatory under Serhiy Bashtan. After completing his studies, he was one of the founders of the KOBZA pop group.

Later, he formed a duo with fellow bandurist Volodymyr Kushpet. In 1985, Kost' Novytsky recorded a record of instrumental bandura music. In the late 1980's, Novytsky worked as an instrumental soloist with the Kyiv Bandurist Capella.

Currently he teaches bandura at the Kyiv Conservatory.

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This article is based on a translation of an article from the Ukrainian Wikipedia.