The capella choir DUDARYK was founded in 1971 by Mykola Katsal with the support of the Ukrainian Musical Association in L`viv, Ukraine.

In 1989 due to Mykola Katsal and his associates - Liubow Savtchenko and Lesia Tchaikivs`ka - the choir school was opened. It is the first choir school in Ukraine. For this purpose, the government gave to DUDARYK the building of the former St. Lasar Town Hospital.

DUDARYK gave more than 2500 concerts. It was awarded by the Prize of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of Ukraine (1983) and it is the Laureate of Taras Shevtchenko`s Prize (1989).

In 1977, only six years after its foundation, DUDARYK was among the finalists in the festival of children's artistic ensembles in the Soviet Union.

The choir DUDARYK has discs recorded a set of vinyl discs:

"The DUDARYK" 1976, recorded by "Melodia"

"Under stars of Ukraine" 1977, recorded by "Melodia"

"The DUDARYK" 1983, recorded by "Melodia"

Audio tapes:

"The song of DUDARYK" 1990,   Yevchan Corporation

"Divine Liturgy" 1990 , Yevchan Corporation

"DUDARYK" 1993, 1996 , Wezcha studio

"Christmas in Ukraine" 1996 , Wezcha studio

CD:

"The world of DUDARYK" 1999 , DUDARYK records.

“Vselennaja, veselysja”  2003, DUDARYK records 

“Divine Liturgy” 2004, DUDARYK records.

DUDARYK concert repertoire includes: choral concerts by D. Bortnians`kyj, A. Vedel`; Carols and Epiphany songs, choruses of Ukrainian classics -M. Lysenko, M. Leontovych, K. Stetsenko, O. Koshyts'.

DUDARYK also performs cantatas "Stabat Mater" G. Pergolesi, "Carmina Burana" by K. Orff, symphony No 9 by L. Bethoven, "Rejoice, Field Broad" by M. Lysenko, "Caddish" L. Bernstain, "Subotiv" by R. Tsys`, "Messe D-majore", "Requiem" A. Dvorjak, "Requiem" A. Mozart, "Nelson Mess" J. Haydn, "Apocalypse" J. France, "La Terra Promisse" J. Masne, “Requiem” L.Cherrubbini.

The DUDARYK UKRAINIAN BOYS CHOIR from L`VIV, UKRAINE, has a long history of international concert tours. The first one was held in Vilnius, Lithuania in 1977 and 1978. On its annual international tours, DUDARYK performed in Latvia, Byelorussia, Russia, Georgia, Moldova and Ural. Since 1976, DUDARYK has participated regularly in international choir festivals in Estonia (1978, 1981, 1986, 1991), Hungary (1987, 1989, 1993 ), Poland (1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2007, 2009 ), Slovakia (1993, 1994, 1996, 1998), USA & Canada (1990), Switzerland & Austria (1993, 1995, 2000), France (1996, 1999, 2000, 2006), Belgium (2006).

Conductor

Mykola Katsal  – the founder and the chief choirmaster of the capella. Born in 1940 in Hrechany, Podilya, graduated from L'viv Polytechnic Institute (geodesy), L'viv Musical School and Conservatoire (conductor class). In 1989 he founded the first choir school in Ukraine. Now he performs the duties of the manager.

Director

Dmytro Katsal – the director and conductor of the capella from 2006. Born in 1975 in Lviv, graduated from Drogobych Pedagogic Institute.