Verbitsky, Mikhail Mikhailovich
(1815–1870)
Verbitsky [Virbéetsky] (Verbytsky), Mikhail (Mykhailo) Mikhailovich (1815, Ulyuchi, Galicia, near Peremyshl [Przemysl]; 12-[7]31–1870, Mlyny, Poland). Ukrainian priest, comp., and choral director. Studied in theological seminaries in Peremyshl and Lvov and directed church choirs. Was one of the first professional comp. of the Ukraine. Wrote the Ukrainian anthem and the first Ukrainian overtures for sym. orch., the sixth of which has served as the basis for an orchestral work and pf trio by…