Russian Culture through Music

Back by popular demand
Music College graduates of Russia and its former republics:
Violin, Balalaika and Piano.
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)
Ekaterina Shetliffe (classical pianist, graduate of Dargomizsky College of Music,Tula, Russia)

A showcase of Russian heritage and culture inspired by some of the country’s leading composers appearing in St Andrews Church, Paignton. Our March series will also include Exeter, Teignmouth and Ashburton.

Experience the atmosphere of Russia by taking a fascinating journey through time with patriotic masterpieces by M. Glinka, melancholic melodies from the golden years of the Romantic era with P. Tchaikovsky and S. Rachmaninov; dramatic and stirring compositions by Soviet composers S. Prokofiev, A. Schnitke and A. Khachaturyan, also featuring melancholic and upbeat folk favourites.

The extensive programme will include traditional Russian songs, violin masterpieces and arrangements for Russia’s national instrument the balalaika.

Hot drinks and Russian traditional sweets during an interval. Exhibition of the works of Russian Scenes from local artist during an interval.

For more information contact 07505 884271 or visit www.facebook.com/classicalduoElegance/

Tickets will be available on the door, but can also be purchased online:

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