Valeriy Marenych's Anniversary
On January 1, 2026, Valeriy Marenych celebrates his 80th anniversary. The artist was born on January 1, 1946, in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk region. He is the founder of the legendary 'Marenych Trio', which gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s.
Marenych Trio
The Marenych Trio was founded in 1971 when Svetlana joined Valeriy and Antonina. The collective quickly gained recognition, taking first place at the review of vocal-instrumental ensembles in Kharkiv. The peak of the popularity of the 'Marenych Trio' fell in the 1970s and 1980s. Among the most popular compositions performed by the trio were such songs as:
- My Mother Sent Me
- Oh, by the Grove Near the Danube
- Halia Brings Water
- Oh, Under the Cherry Tree
- Silence All Around
- Why Didn’t You Come?
In 1994, the 'Marenych Trio' gave a concert at the Ukraine Palace in Kyiv, but in 2004, the collective disbanded. After the trio's breakup, Valeriy Marenych continued his career as a solo performer. From 2005 to 2015, he released several albums, including:
- Songs of Volyn Authors
- Gene, at the Forest Edge the Cross is Silent
- Idea of the Nation
- Without Address
- Without You
In 2003, Valeriy Marenych was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Ukraine, and on January 22, 2019, he was honored with the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise.
Valeriy Marenych's anniversary emphasizes his contribution to Ukrainian music and culture.
Thus, Valeriy Marenych continues to remain an important figure in Ukrainian musical culture, celebrating his anniversary in 2026. As the founder of the 'Marenych Trio', he became a symbol of an era marked by the flourishing of the Ukrainian song tradition. Despite the breakup of the collective, his solo career has also continued to influence the music scene, which reflects his resilience and creative potential.