The Sokalsky Quartet. Koljady. (Christmas Carols)

The idea of forming exactly this content of a Christmas album might seem to be lying on the surface. But, strange enough, anything of this kind happens not that often – it is actual both for Ukrainian music, and for the world one in general. Sorry, I’ve forgotten to say – this Ukrainian album of The Sokalsky Quartet contains Christmas songs of far not only Ukrainians. You will come across Christmas carols of France, England, Wales, Sweden, Austria, the USA, Spain, Germany here – honestly speaking, the very list inspires respect. Moreover, all the songs are performed in original languages – and this is, you should agree, a piece of work. And it was worth it – the disk acquired additional dimensions, new colors of joy. I think that you understand to what extent such approach enriches – both the very idea, and the internal worlds of the audience and performers. In the end, this whole project of bringing different peoples together under the same music roof is surprisingly warm and true. It is difficult to think about an idea that would meet the spirit of this holiday better – the holiday of Birth of new love, new world, new joy. Because, whatever languages we might speak, the language of the open heart is the same for all people. Fortunately. And for this reason, in spite of everything, we still understand each other. Sometimes. For example – when someone sings in this language. As The Sokalsky Quartet.