Significant Events in Orlyk's History


1949

Orlyk was formed in Manchester by ballet master & choreographer Petro Lazoryshak-Dnistrowyk

1950

The Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB) awarded Orlyk the honorary title of the Representative Folk Dance Ensemble in Great Britain

1958

First win at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, Wales

1977

Orlyk performs before Her Highness Queen Elizabeth II, His Royal Highness Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal Family in the Royal Albert Hall, London

1988

The ensemble took part in the historical celebration of the millennium of the Baptism of Rus-Ukraine in the Royal Albert Hall. London. Later in the same year Orlyk again performed in the Vatican in the presence of His Holiness Pope John Paul II and the Hierarchy of the Ukrainian Catholic Church.

1989

Orlyk released a recording of its music - Click Here to listen.

1991

The unforgettable highlight of Orlyk’s tour of Ukraine occurred in Boryslav – in mid-concert, on the 24th August, Ukraine declared its independence from the USSR.

1991

Orlyk performed for the Lord Mayor of London in the Royal Albert Hall for the ‘Lord Mayor’s Extravaganza’ in aid of ‘Children In Need’.

1990

Performed in Berlin as the famous dividing wall began to fall

1999

50 years of Orlyk

2004

Another first place at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, Wales

2007

Appeared in an episode of ITV's 'Diamond Geezer' with David Jason

2008

10th different appearance in the theatre show ‘Fiddler on the Roof’

2009

60 Years of Orlyk
New Orlyk Website Launched
First place at the “Festival Internacional de Musica de Cantonigros” in Spain
First Audition for ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent

2010

Second Audition for ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent