Aunique event featuring instrumental and vocal performances of Russian soloists: Mezzo-Soprano, Violin, Folk Vocal, Balalaika and piano.
Performers are all graduates of Russian and its former republics, including:Iryna Ilnytska (Mezzo-Soprano from Stachanov, Ukraine with international operatic experience)
Sergei Kosov (virtuoso balalaika player from Moscow, a graduate of the prestigious Gnesin Academy and an honour of culture of Russia award winner).
Yulia Northridge (prize-winning violinist, graduate of Petrozavodsk Music Academy, Russia)
Maria Nicol (Jazz vocalist from Gnesin Academy of Moscow)
Ekaterina Shetliffe (classical pianist, graduate of Dargomizsky College of Music,Tula, Russia)
This is a rare opportunity to be taken on a musical journey to the heart of Russian Heritage and experience its varied nature. Sample the full spectrum of Russian music from its sombre moods to high energy uplifting beats. The extensive programme will include operatic arias and traditional Russian songs, violin masterpieces and folk arrangements for balalaika featuring some of the most loved Russian composers; Tchaikovsky, Dargomizsky, Rachmaninov, Sviridov and more.
The concert will take place in the Central Church, Torquay, on Saturday 10th Feb, 7pm, and will be hosted by Lee Shetliffe, a popular entertainer, compere and cabaret performer based in the South West.
There will be drinks and refreshments available during the interval. The will also be a raffle with a chance to win a traditional Russian Prize.
Tickets £12, OAPs £10, Under 16s free when accompanied by an adult.
Other performances in the series:
St Peter's church, Derby - Sat 3rd Feb 2018
Cygnet Theatre Exeter - Friday 9th February 2018
St John's Church, Torquay - Sunday 11th February 2018
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VenueCentral Church
AddressTor Hill Road, Torquay, Devon,
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