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Artistic director of Guslars of Russia –
People's Artist of Russia Yuri Yevtushenko

A one-of-a-kind ensemble, unparalleled in the world. The orchestra has:
• All kinds of old musical instrument gusli: ringing (yarovchatiye) – piccolo, prima, alto; plucked (psalterium); keyboard (orchestral), Mari gusli and Armenian kanon.
• Harmonicas, accordions, folk winds, some instruments for symphony (brass and wood winds, piano) and light music orchestra.

Founded in 1988 by Ministry for Culture of the Russian Federation as Chamber orchestra of guslars, part of Moscow Region Philharmonic. In 1994 received the name Guslars of Russia by the Government as state ensemble of the Ministry for Culture of Moscow region.

The orchestra won awards: Slavic Bazaar (Vitebsk), Jade Dragon (China), Crystal Apple (Smolensk), Sadko (Moscow).

Touring geography: Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, France, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, China, Italy.

The repertoire includes: Renditions of folk songs and tunes, works by contemporary composers, russian and foreign classical works in original arrangements for a gusli orchestra.

Concert genres: Big Christmas recital, russian classical music, foreign classical music, russian folk music, music by contemporary composers, evening of Russian romance, soundtracks from films, songs from the repertoire of Leonid Utyosov, Georgy Vinogradov, Klavdiya Shulzhenko, Matvey Blanter, wartime songs.

Yuri Yevtushenko – Artistic director, People's Artist of Russia
Maxim Yevtushenko – Chief conductor, Honored Artist of Russia
Yuri Pushkaryov – Conductor and arranger, Honored Artist of Russia [~DETAIL_TEXT] =>

evtush

Artistic director of Guslars of Russia –
People's Artist of Russia Yuri Yevtushenko

A one-of-a-kind ensemble, unparalleled in the world. The orchestra has:
• All kinds of old musical instrument gusli: ringing (yarovchatiye) – piccolo, prima, alto; plucked (psalterium); keyboard (orchestral), Mari gusli and Armenian kanon.
• Harmonicas, accordions, folk winds, some instruments for symphony (brass and wood winds, piano) and light music orchestra.

Founded in 1988 by Ministry for Culture of the Russian Federation as Chamber orchestra of guslars, part of Moscow Region Philharmonic. In 1994 received the name Guslars of Russia by the Government as state ensemble of the Ministry for Culture of Moscow region.

The orchestra won awards: Slavic Bazaar (Vitebsk), Jade Dragon (China), Crystal Apple (Smolensk), Sadko (Moscow).

Touring geography: Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, France, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, China, Italy.

The repertoire includes: Renditions of folk songs and tunes, works by contemporary composers, russian and foreign classical works in original arrangements for a gusli orchestra.

Concert genres: Big Christmas recital, russian classical music, foreign classical music, russian folk music, music by contemporary composers, evening of Russian romance, soundtracks from films, songs from the repertoire of Leonid Utyosov, Georgy Vinogradov, Klavdiya Shulzhenko, Matvey Blanter, wartime songs.

Yuri Yevtushenko – Artistic director, People's Artist of Russia
Maxim Yevtushenko – Chief conductor, Honored Artist of Russia
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• One of the first musical ensembles addressing the authentic style of performing Baroque music in Russia.

• Revives the tradition of improvisational music-playing and ensemble playing dating back to the 17th-18th centuries, the period when orchestras started being referred to as "capellas".

• A distinct timbre coloring of the sound is provided both by the cast of musicians and a new perspective on the interpretation along with cherishing the author's original design.

• Today Instrumental Capella is a multi-genre orchestra presenting both classical and contemporary music.

Founded in 1978 by Russia's Honored Man of Arts Alexander Afanasyev.
Prominent musicians collaborated with the orchestra at times – award winners of international competitions T. Grindenko, A. Lyubimov, O. Khudyakov.

The ensemble benefited immensely from the efforts of artistic leaders:
- virtuoso double bass player, soloist of London Symphony Orchestra Rinat Ibragimov
- violinist Gennady Derkach
- Honored Artist of Russia, pianist Alexander Ghindin

Since 2015 the orchestra has been led by Russia's Honored Man of Arts, chief choirmaster of Mariinsky theatre Andrey Petrenko.

The ensemble performs at major venues in Moscow and Moscow region. Instrumental Capella received Diploma of International festival for chamber orchestras in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The musicians were featured in Moscow Kremlin's Easter festivals headed by Valery Gergiyev with Nuremberg Baroque Choir (2012).

The orchestra's repertoire includes music dating back to the Baroque period (Bach, Vivaldi), Viennese classicism (Haydn, Mozart), romanticism (Schubert, Mendelssohn), music written by Russian composers (Arensky, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov), 20th century music (Britten, Shostakovich, Schnittke), and also popular pieces and masterpieces for the cinema. The programs can be performed both by the full and limited number of musicians: quartet, quintet. The orchestra has various projects for children in store, including interactive shows, theatrical performances, operas, musical and educational recitals.

Conductor – award winner of international competitions Vyacheslav Valeyev.
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• One of the first musical ensembles addressing the authentic style of performing Baroque music in Russia.

• Revives the tradition of improvisational music-playing and ensemble playing dating back to the 17th-18th centuries, the period when orchestras started being referred to as "capellas".

• A distinct timbre coloring of the sound is provided both by the cast of musicians and a new perspective on the interpretation along with cherishing the author's original design.

• Today Instrumental Capella is a multi-genre orchestra presenting both classical and contemporary music.

Founded in 1978 by Russia's Honored Man of Arts Alexander Afanasyev.
Prominent musicians collaborated with the orchestra at times – award winners of international competitions T. Grindenko, A. Lyubimov, O. Khudyakov.

The ensemble benefited immensely from the efforts of artistic leaders:
- virtuoso double bass player, soloist of London Symphony Orchestra Rinat Ibragimov
- violinist Gennady Derkach
- Honored Artist of Russia, pianist Alexander Ghindin

Since 2015 the orchestra has been led by Russia's Honored Man of Arts, chief choirmaster of Mariinsky theatre Andrey Petrenko.

The ensemble performs at major venues in Moscow and Moscow region. Instrumental Capella received Diploma of International festival for chamber orchestras in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The musicians were featured in Moscow Kremlin's Easter festivals headed by Valery Gergiyev with Nuremberg Baroque Choir (2012).

The orchestra's repertoire includes music dating back to the Baroque period (Bach, Vivaldi), Viennese classicism (Haydn, Mozart), romanticism (Schubert, Mendelssohn), music written by Russian composers (Arensky, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov), 20th century music (Britten, Shostakovich, Schnittke), and also popular pieces and masterpieces for the cinema. The programs can be performed both by the full and limited number of musicians: quartet, quintet. The orchestra has various projects for children in store, including interactive shows, theatrical performances, operas, musical and educational recitals.

Conductor – award winner of international competitions Vyacheslav Valeyev.
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koval

Artistic director of Alyabyev Quartet –
Honored Culture Officer of Russia,
Honored Artist of Bashkortostan Republic Andrey Koval

"What makes the ensemble stand out is the extraordinariness of each participant as a person, which renders distinct sounding to the quartet. Subtle, inspired cantilena, the vigor of performance, and improvisation go together with excellent technique of each musician".

People's Artist of USSR, winner of government awards,

professor, composer

Tikhon Hrennikov

 

Alyabyev Quartet sticks to the principle of harmonious ensemble play allowing for the distinct individuality of each musician to unfold.

Ever since its foundation (1995) the cast has remained intact, carrying on traditions of the most aristocratic genre of chamber music. In 1997 the ensemble was named after the prominent Russian composer Alexander Alyabyev.

Repertory: Russian chamber music (Alyabyev, Arensky, Borodin, Glinka, Tchaikovsky, Taneyev, Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Hrennikov), Western European music (Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Schuman, Wolf, Brahms, Webern, Grieg, Debussy, Dvorak, Ravel).

Andrey Koval / viola
Artistic director of Alyabyev Quartet, Honored Culture Worker of Russia, Honored Artist of Bashkortostan Republic. Student of V. Borisovsky - founder of Soviet viola school, professor of Tchaikovsky Conservatory, winner of Glinka award, participant of Beethoven State Quartet. For over 20 years has been involved into music education; taught in the Department of orchestra instruments, Ufa State Art Academy. Since 1986 has worked in Moscow Region Philharmonic.

Ilya Tkachenko / first violin
Honored Artist of Moscow region. Got a degree from Tchaikovsky Conservatory, class of professor D. Tsyganov.

Svetlana Nor / second violin
Honored Artist of Moscow region. Got a degree from Gnessin Music Academy, Berlinsky's class of chamber ensemble.

Vladimir Nor / cello
Honored Artist of Moscow region. Got a degree from Gnessin Music Academy, Berlinsky's class of chamber ensemble.

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koval

Artistic director of Alyabyev Quartet –
Honored Culture Officer of Russia,
Honored Artist of Bashkortostan Republic Andrey Koval

"What makes the ensemble stand out is the extraordinariness of each participant as a person, which renders distinct sounding to the quartet. Subtle, inspired cantilena, the vigor of performance, and improvisation go together with excellent technique of each musician".

People's Artist of USSR, winner of government awards,

professor, composer

Tikhon Hrennikov

 

Alyabyev Quartet sticks to the principle of harmonious ensemble play allowing for the distinct individuality of each musician to unfold.

Ever since its foundation (1995) the cast has remained intact, carrying on traditions of the most aristocratic genre of chamber music. In 1997 the ensemble was named after the prominent Russian composer Alexander Alyabyev.

Repertory: Russian chamber music (Alyabyev, Arensky, Borodin, Glinka, Tchaikovsky, Taneyev, Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Hrennikov), Western European music (Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Schuman, Wolf, Brahms, Webern, Grieg, Debussy, Dvorak, Ravel).

Andrey Koval / viola
Artistic director of Alyabyev Quartet, Honored Culture Worker of Russia, Honored Artist of Bashkortostan Republic. Student of V. Borisovsky - founder of Soviet viola school, professor of Tchaikovsky Conservatory, winner of Glinka award, participant of Beethoven State Quartet. For over 20 years has been involved into music education; taught in the Department of orchestra instruments, Ufa State Art Academy. Since 1986 has worked in Moscow Region Philharmonic.

Ilya Tkachenko / first violin
Honored Artist of Moscow region. Got a degree from Tchaikovsky Conservatory, class of professor D. Tsyganov.

Svetlana Nor / second violin
Honored Artist of Moscow region. Got a degree from Gnessin Music Academy, Berlinsky's class of chamber ensemble.

Vladimir Nor / cello
Honored Artist of Moscow region. Got a degree from Gnessin Music Academy, Berlinsky's class of chamber ensemble.

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volynskaya

Artistic director – Daria Volynskaya

The ensemble preserves and evolves traditional folk culture, presenting an original synthesis of choreography, instrumental, and vocal music. The orchestra has got an original sounding provided by the leading instruments: ringing and keyboard gusli, balalaika, domra, various percussions, zhaleykas, horns, bells. Each of the orchestra's musicians is a soloist.

The ensemble founded in 1991 by musician Mikhail Sery. In 1992 a dance troupe was formed headed by Honored Artist of Russia, leading ballet master Yuri Chivilgin. In 2002 Sadko acquired the status of a state ensemble.

Touring geography: Germany, Greece, Japan, the USA, South Korea.

Participated in festivals:
• 15th Russian national festival of folk art "Orenburg Woolen Shawl" (Orenburg city).
• Regional festival of folk music and crafts "On the Murom Road" (Murom city).
• 1st International festival of Slavic art "Russian Field" (Moscow).
• Opening of Russian exposition at the 67th International technical fair (Plovdiv, Bulgaria).

Performance genres:
• Folk songs.
• Works by contemporary composers.
• Orchestra pieces.
• Solo for winds, gusli, domra, balalaika, accordion, and percussions with orchestra.
• Solo vocal pieces.
• Dance pieces.
• Musical and drama interactive fairy tale for children "Sadko the Rich Guest".

Daria Volynskaya – Artistic director
Vyacheslav Valeyev – Conductor, award winner of international competitions
Lyudmila Alyanchikova – Ballet master [~DETAIL_TEXT] =>

volynskaya

Artistic director – Daria Volynskaya

The ensemble preserves and evolves traditional folk culture, presenting an original synthesis of choreography, instrumental, and vocal music. The orchestra has got an original sounding provided by the leading instruments: ringing and keyboard gusli, balalaika, domra, various percussions, zhaleykas, horns, bells. Each of the orchestra's musicians is a soloist.

The ensemble founded in 1991 by musician Mikhail Sery. In 1992 a dance troupe was formed headed by Honored Artist of Russia, leading ballet master Yuri Chivilgin. In 2002 Sadko acquired the status of a state ensemble.

Touring geography: Germany, Greece, Japan, the USA, South Korea.

Participated in festivals:
• 15th Russian national festival of folk art "Orenburg Woolen Shawl" (Orenburg city).
• Regional festival of folk music and crafts "On the Murom Road" (Murom city).
• 1st International festival of Slavic art "Russian Field" (Moscow).
• Opening of Russian exposition at the 67th International technical fair (Plovdiv, Bulgaria).

Performance genres:
• Folk songs.
• Works by contemporary composers.
• Orchestra pieces.
• Solo for winds, gusli, domra, balalaika, accordion, and percussions with orchestra.
• Solo vocal pieces.
• Dance pieces.
• Musical and drama interactive fairy tale for children "Sadko the Rich Guest".

Daria Volynskaya – Artistic director
Vyacheslav Valeyev – Conductor, award winner of international competitions
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Zozulya

Artistic director and chief conductor –
People's Artist of Russia Vladimir Zozulya

The orchestra consists of award winners of national and international competitions, People's and Honored Artists of Russia. The distinctive feature of the ensemble is that along with standard instruments for Russian music orchestra (domra, balalaika, bayan etc.) it uses about two hundred lesser known old authentic instruments: winds – zhaleika (hornpipe), bryolka (hoboe), rozhok (horn), svirel (flute), whistle; percussions – treshchotka (clapper), barabanka, lozhki (spoons), rubel, khlopushka, kokoshnik etc. The orchestra revives the traditions of wandering minstrels, which makes it a truly folk ensemble.

The orchestra founded in 1959 as student's orchestra of Russian folk instruments. In 1970 Russkiye Uzory became part of Moscow Region Philharmonic. In 1995 acquired the status of an academic orchestra.

Touring geography: Angola, Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Hungary, Germany, Spain, Italy, Yemen, Libya, Morocco, Mozambique, Slovakia, Turkey, Poland, the Czech Republic, Greece.

The orchestra collaborated with:
• Renowned Russian artists A. Ivanov, A. Eisen, A. Solovyanenko, L. Smetannikov, P. Gluboky, M. Miglau, T. Tugarinova, G. Kalinina, Z. Smolyaninova.
• Renowned Russian folk singers M. Mordasova, E. Shavrina, L. Ryumina.
• Honored Artists of Russia Mikhail and Andrey Ivanov.

The orchestra's repertoire includes:
• well-known old romances.
• Russian songs.
• instrumental miniatures.
• works of classical composers: Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Mozart, Schubert, Dvorak, Brahms, Bach, Bizet, Strauss, Khachaturyan, Sviridov.

Recitals:

• Old Russian romances and songs.
• Ethnic and jazz compositions featuring renowned artists Mikhail and Andrey Ivanov.
• Fairy tale "The Music Wood or How Ivanushka Was Rescuing His Bride".

Vladimir Zozulya – Artistic director and chief conductor, People's Artist of Russia
Oleg Tarasov – Conductor, Honored Culture Worker of Moscow
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Zozulya

Artistic director and chief conductor –
People's Artist of Russia Vladimir Zozulya

The orchestra consists of award winners of national and international competitions, People's and Honored Artists of Russia. The distinctive feature of the ensemble is that along with standard instruments for Russian music orchestra (domra, balalaika, bayan etc.) it uses about two hundred lesser known old authentic instruments: winds – zhaleika (hornpipe), bryolka (hoboe), rozhok (horn), svirel (flute), whistle; percussions – treshchotka (clapper), barabanka, lozhki (spoons), rubel, khlopushka, kokoshnik etc. The orchestra revives the traditions of wandering minstrels, which makes it a truly folk ensemble.

The orchestra founded in 1959 as student's orchestra of Russian folk instruments. In 1970 Russkiye Uzory became part of Moscow Region Philharmonic. In 1995 acquired the status of an academic orchestra.

Touring geography: Angola, Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Hungary, Germany, Spain, Italy, Yemen, Libya, Morocco, Mozambique, Slovakia, Turkey, Poland, the Czech Republic, Greece.

The orchestra collaborated with:
• Renowned Russian artists A. Ivanov, A. Eisen, A. Solovyanenko, L. Smetannikov, P. Gluboky, M. Miglau, T. Tugarinova, G. Kalinina, Z. Smolyaninova.
• Renowned Russian folk singers M. Mordasova, E. Shavrina, L. Ryumina.
• Honored Artists of Russia Mikhail and Andrey Ivanov.

The orchestra's repertoire includes:
• well-known old romances.
• Russian songs.
• instrumental miniatures.
• works of classical composers: Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Mozart, Schubert, Dvorak, Brahms, Bach, Bizet, Strauss, Khachaturyan, Sviridov.

Recitals:

• Old Russian romances and songs.
• Ethnic and jazz compositions featuring renowned artists Mikhail and Andrey Ivanov.
• Fairy tale "The Music Wood or How Ivanushka Was Rescuing His Bride".

Vladimir Zozulya – Artistic director and chief conductor, People's Artist of Russia
Oleg Tarasov – Conductor, Honored Culture Worker of Moscow
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Kuzminskiy

Artistic director – Honored Artist of Russia Vyacheslav Kuzminsky

• The only ensemble playing music on timbre bayan harmonicas that have no equivalents in the world.
• Founded in Moscow in 1982 by a group of Moscow graduates with a degree in music spearheaded by celebrated Russian bayan player and conductor Valery Somorov.
• In 1987 Russian Timbre ensemble became part of Moscow Region Philharmonic.

From 1991 till present time the ensemble has been led by Vyacheslav Kuzminsky.

Two gifted Russian masters Nikolay From and Nikolay Kosorukov, who had been experimenting with the sound and shape of bayans in the mid- 20-s of the XX century, designed originally shaped timbre bayans with distinct sounding. Their endeavor resulted in creating bayans acoustically reminiscent of wind instruments for a symphony orchestra (flute, hoboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon, tuba). The instruments have at their core specifically designed wooden resonators that are organ-like and interact with metallic voices. Russian Timbre ensemble preserves the last one-of-a-kind set of instruments made by Nikolay Kosorukov.

The ensemble won in top-notch national and international competitions, such as Grand Prix, France (1991) and Castelfidardo Cup, Italy (1991). All the musicians received the title Honored Artist of the Russian Federation for contributing to the art (2004). For contribution to developing culture in Moscow region and Russia the ensemble received Moscow region Governor's award (2006). A number of times the ensemble performed for government representatives and leaders of Russia, the USA, European and Asian countries.

The ensemble toured across Russia and beyond, winning remarkable appreciation.

The following concerts have been presented recently:
• Performing for the Presidents of Russia and North Korea during their meeting in Ulan-Ude (2011).
• Performing with Robertino Loretti at MIHM (2011).
• Solo recital in North Ossetia Opera and Ballet Theatre (Vladikavkaz town, 2012).
• The ensemble receives the highest award of Gnessin Academy – Silver Discs for contribution into the art of bayan playing (2012).
• Participated in International festival of chamber music in Pietrasanta (Italy, 2013).
• Participated in International festival of folk music in Prague (Czech Republic, 2013).
• Tour of Germany and Switzerland: Hamburg, Ravensburg, Ebikon, Orbe, Zug (2013).
• Featured in the opening ceremony and culture program of the 22nd Olympics in Sochi (2014).
• Tour of Germany and Switzerland: Tramelan, Zug, Yverdon-les-Bains, Estavayer-le-Lac (2014).

The repertoire includes music of various styles and genres: popular classics, renditions of folk tunes, jazz compositions, original pieces. The arrangements made by artistic leader Mr. Kuzminsky exclusively for the ensemble unfold the beauty of the sounding, timbre coloring, and the range of each instrument.

Vyacheslav Kuzminsky / horn bayan – Artistic leader, Honored Artist of Russia
Pavel Zaytsev / hoboe bayan – Honored Artist of Russia
Alexey Kochurov / traditional bayan – Award winner of international competitions
Vyacheslav Stoma / clarinet bayan – Honored Artist of Russia
Maxim Tkachyov / tuba bayan – Award winner of Russian national competition
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Kuzminskiy

Artistic director – Honored Artist of Russia Vyacheslav Kuzminsky

• The only ensemble playing music on timbre bayan harmonicas that have no equivalents in the world.
• Founded in Moscow in 1982 by a group of Moscow graduates with a degree in music spearheaded by celebrated Russian bayan player and conductor Valery Somorov.
• In 1987 Russian Timbre ensemble became part of Moscow Region Philharmonic.

From 1991 till present time the ensemble has been led by Vyacheslav Kuzminsky.

Two gifted Russian masters Nikolay From and Nikolay Kosorukov, who had been experimenting with the sound and shape of bayans in the mid- 20-s of the XX century, designed originally shaped timbre bayans with distinct sounding. Their endeavor resulted in creating bayans acoustically reminiscent of wind instruments for a symphony orchestra (flute, hoboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon, tuba). The instruments have at their core specifically designed wooden resonators that are organ-like and interact with metallic voices. Russian Timbre ensemble preserves the last one-of-a-kind set of instruments made by Nikolay Kosorukov.

The ensemble won in top-notch national and international competitions, such as Grand Prix, France (1991) and Castelfidardo Cup, Italy (1991). All the musicians received the title Honored Artist of the Russian Federation for contributing to the art (2004). For contribution to developing culture in Moscow region and Russia the ensemble received Moscow region Governor's award (2006). A number of times the ensemble performed for government representatives and leaders of Russia, the USA, European and Asian countries.

The ensemble toured across Russia and beyond, winning remarkable appreciation.

The following concerts have been presented recently:
• Performing for the Presidents of Russia and North Korea during their meeting in Ulan-Ude (2011).
• Performing with Robertino Loretti at MIHM (2011).
• Solo recital in North Ossetia Opera and Ballet Theatre (Vladikavkaz town, 2012).
• The ensemble receives the highest award of Gnessin Academy – Silver Discs for contribution into the art of bayan playing (2012).
• Participated in International festival of chamber music in Pietrasanta (Italy, 2013).
• Participated in International festival of folk music in Prague (Czech Republic, 2013).
• Tour of Germany and Switzerland: Hamburg, Ravensburg, Ebikon, Orbe, Zug (2013).
• Featured in the opening ceremony and culture program of the 22nd Olympics in Sochi (2014).
• Tour of Germany and Switzerland: Tramelan, Zug, Yverdon-les-Bains, Estavayer-le-Lac (2014).

The repertoire includes music of various styles and genres: popular classics, renditions of folk tunes, jazz compositions, original pieces. The arrangements made by artistic leader Mr. Kuzminsky exclusively for the ensemble unfold the beauty of the sounding, timbre coloring, and the range of each instrument.

Vyacheslav Kuzminsky / horn bayan – Artistic leader, Honored Artist of Russia
Pavel Zaytsev / hoboe bayan – Honored Artist of Russia
Alexey Kochurov / traditional bayan – Award winner of international competitions
Vyacheslav Stoma / clarinet bayan – Honored Artist of Russia
Maxim Tkachyov / tuba bayan – Award winner of Russian national competition
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Artistic director and chief choirmaster – Nikolay Azarov

MRP's State Choir traces its beginnings to 1956. The ensemble flourished in a search for its unique place in the field of choral art under the baton of the prominent conductor, people’s artist of Russia Andrey Kozhevnikov, who had been leading the choir for 20 years since 1988 to 2011.

Plenty of works were performed by the choir for the first time, such as Prokofiev’s cantata “Ivan the Terrible”, Kabalevsky’s “Requiem”, Alyabyev’s “Lithurgy”, spiritual concerts by Degtyarev and Titov, and “Requiem for Leonid Kogan” by Italian composer F. Mannino. The ensemble has toured successfully in CIS countries, Austria, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Finland, Poland, Romania, Greece, Korea, and Japan.

From 2011 to 2014 the choir had been headed by Zhanna Kolotiy.

Since 2014 the choir has been led by Nikolay Azarov, Principal of Choral Arts Academy, member of Russian Choral Society Presidium, and leader of State Duma’s choir. That appointment marked a new stage in the life of the ensemble. Today the choir is willingly accepting the alumni of the Academy. It’s a great start for the gifted, a chance to improve their vocal skills within an ensemble and expand their musical horizons working with highly professional people. Young musicians in their turn bring a fresh perspective, modern influences, and willingness to embrace the new and the unusual which is a sure and straight way forward.

Today the choir is not merely the guardian and successor of traditions established by Moscow choral community. This choir grabs attention, setting standards for others to measure up to. The ensemble is an artistic leader in the contemporary choral community in Russia, a trendsetter in the development of choral arts.

It’s a solid team of outstanding professionals displaying artistic excellence. Thorough work on the parts and vocal components is done before each program is presented. These traditions established by the notable conductor, choirmaster and musician Alexander Sveshnikov are now successfully brought to life in the work of the choir. It’s a team of inspired and dedicated people genuinely loving their work which is communicated through the emotional intensity and warmness of the sound.

The choir is truly multi-instrumental in the world of choral music. Its repertoire encompasses everything you might imagine – from classical and folk songs to works by contemporary composers. Russian and Byzantine spiritual music, Russian romance arranged for choir, Russian folk music, subscription series for children etc. are all part if part of it. Artistic search on a day-to-day basis helps expand the repertoire. No matter what the choir performs, the quality of music remains a basic hallmark.

Rich and illustrious artistic life of the ensemble invariably attracts bright and extraordinary musicians. For the first time in this country Choir named after Kozhevnikov engages guest conductors.

Joint concerts with conductors Vladimir Fedoseyev, Alexander Vakoulsky, Gianluca Marciano (Italy), and others have become great musical occasions. Consistency and high professionalism of the ensemble makes it possible for different choirmasters to work with it, exchanging experience and looking for new ways of development.

Colorful sound, strong expressiveness, “smart”, meaningful sound, and high standards of playing make the choir distinguished. As Andrey Kozhevnikov puts it, the ability “to trust the music” and let things happen “for real” is essential.

Nikolay Azarov – Artistic director and chief choirmaster
Platon Grekov – CEO
Julia Bankova – concert master
Ilya Myakishev, Ivan Nuzhin, Bogdan Petrenko – choirmaster [~DETAIL_TEXT] =>

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Artistic director and chief choirmaster – Nikolay Azarov

MRP's State Choir traces its beginnings to 1956. The ensemble flourished in a search for its unique place in the field of choral art under the baton of the prominent conductor, people’s artist of Russia Andrey Kozhevnikov, who had been leading the choir for 20 years since 1988 to 2011.

Plenty of works were performed by the choir for the first time, such as Prokofiev’s cantata “Ivan the Terrible”, Kabalevsky’s “Requiem”, Alyabyev’s “Lithurgy”, spiritual concerts by Degtyarev and Titov, and “Requiem for Leonid Kogan” by Italian composer F. Mannino. The ensemble has toured successfully in CIS countries, Austria, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Finland, Poland, Romania, Greece, Korea, and Japan.

From 2011 to 2014 the choir had been headed by Zhanna Kolotiy.

Since 2014 the choir has been led by Nikolay Azarov, Principal of Choral Arts Academy, member of Russian Choral Society Presidium, and leader of State Duma’s choir. That appointment marked a new stage in the life of the ensemble. Today the choir is willingly accepting the alumni of the Academy. It’s a great start for the gifted, a chance to improve their vocal skills within an ensemble and expand their musical horizons working with highly professional people. Young musicians in their turn bring a fresh perspective, modern influences, and willingness to embrace the new and the unusual which is a sure and straight way forward.

Today the choir is not merely the guardian and successor of traditions established by Moscow choral community. This choir grabs attention, setting standards for others to measure up to. The ensemble is an artistic leader in the contemporary choral community in Russia, a trendsetter in the development of choral arts.

It’s a solid team of outstanding professionals displaying artistic excellence. Thorough work on the parts and vocal components is done before each program is presented. These traditions established by the notable conductor, choirmaster and musician Alexander Sveshnikov are now successfully brought to life in the work of the choir. It’s a team of inspired and dedicated people genuinely loving their work which is communicated through the emotional intensity and warmness of the sound.

The choir is truly multi-instrumental in the world of choral music. Its repertoire encompasses everything you might imagine – from classical and folk songs to works by contemporary composers. Russian and Byzantine spiritual music, Russian romance arranged for choir, Russian folk music, subscription series for children etc. are all part if part of it. Artistic search on a day-to-day basis helps expand the repertoire. No matter what the choir performs, the quality of music remains a basic hallmark.

Rich and illustrious artistic life of the ensemble invariably attracts bright and extraordinary musicians. For the first time in this country Choir named after Kozhevnikov engages guest conductors.

Joint concerts with conductors Vladimir Fedoseyev, Alexander Vakoulsky, Gianluca Marciano (Italy), and others have become great musical occasions. Consistency and high professionalism of the ensemble makes it possible for different choirmasters to work with it, exchanging experience and looking for new ways of development.

Colorful sound, strong expressiveness, “smart”, meaningful sound, and high standards of playing make the choir distinguished. As Andrey Kozhevnikov puts it, the ability “to trust the music” and let things happen “for real” is essential.

Nikolay Azarov – Artistic director and chief choirmaster
Platon Grekov – CEO
Julia Bankova – concert master
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Guslars of Russia orchestra

Artistic director - People's Artist of Russia Yuri Yevtushenko, chief conductor - Honored Artist of Russia Maxim Yevtushenko

Instrumental Capella orchestra

Conductor – award winner of international competitions Vyacheslav Valeyev

Alyabyev Quartet

Artistic director – Honored Culture Officer of Russia, Honored Artist of Bashkortostan Republic Andrey Koval

Sadko (music and dance ensemble)

Artistic director – Daria Volynskaya, conductor – award winner of international competitions Vyacheslav Valeyev

Russkiye Uzory orchestra

Artistic director and chief conductor – People's Artist of Russia Vladimir Zozulya

Russian Timbre (ensemble of bayan players)

Artistic director – Honored Artist of Russia Vyacheslav Kuzminsky

MRP's State Choir

Artistic director and chief choirmaster – Nikolay Azarov