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Open Finale of the 6th International Russian Song Festival & Contest, UK:

29th April 2011 at 6 pm, Royal College of Music, London, SW1A 1LR

Patron of the Festival - Legendary Russian Baritone Sergey Zakharov www.eurolog-uk.org/category/russian-song-festival/

For an application to take part in the contest, please write to: info@eurolog-uk.org Previous Festival finalists may take part in the contest 2012, if a new song is entered. Applications deadline-1.03.2012! APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED FROM SOLOISTS AND ENSEMBLES FROM RUSSIA, UK, IRELAND, CANADA, ITALY, AUSTRIA

This charitable project presents to international participants an opportunity to perform

at one of the best musical venues in Europe, develop their skills and confidence,

improve their prospects through exposure, make new contacts, and meet world famous

Russian singers and musicians. All winners will receive Medals and Certificates.

Those awarded First places will also receive a special Prize from Eurolog UK.

Amongst the judges there are always famous Russian singers and musicians. Our aim is to provide an opportunity for the young talent and adults performers - whether amateur or professional - to participate in the contest. In previous years the Festival has attracted interest from a large number of participants from all over the country. On two occasions, delegations of Russian Song Contest winners from the UK went on to participate with success in the International Festival in Moscow (2007, 2010), along with over 500 participants from 54 countries of the world.

To book tickets or for more information contact the RCM Box Office on 020 7591 4314,

Weekdays 10.00am – 4.00pm, or visit us online at www.rcm.ac.uk/boxoffice

Please note, there is a £1.95 booking fee per transaction for online and telephone bookings. This fee covers administration and handling costs, allowing ticket income to support training

VIP Tickets for the Festival @ £55 (includes a drink reception with the singers and guests) can be ordered from “Eurolog-UK” Association by telephone: 020 8458 6077, 020 8201 9389.

Programme of the Finale:

1. Opening ceremony with participation of Princess Yelena Gagarina-Mutafian, MBE

2. Finale of the 6th International Russian Song Contest

Star guest performers and the international finalists will sing around 30 best Russian songs by famous Russian composers, as well as classical and folk Russian songs.

The judges: Sergey Zakharov, Russian Baritone, St. Petersburg (Chair); Seva Novgorodtsev, BBC presenter, London; Igor Kornelyuk, singer, composer, St. Petersburg; count P. Cheremetieff, patron of the Russian Conservatoire in Paris; Alexander Titov, musician, St. Petersburg-London,  GRAEME BROADBENT, Professor of Singing, The Royal College of Music, Diploma in Postgraduate Singing - Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Moscow

Diplomas in Opera, Teaching, Performing, Postgraduate Studies - RCM, London.

Genres of Russian song:

Folk Song

Classical

Romance

Bard Song

Modern Song (allowed for young talent,

or ensembles only)

3. The Winners’ Awards Ceremony

4. Drinks reception for the winners, guests and VIP ticket holders

Tickets for the Festival @ £15, VIP £55 (includes a drink reception with the singers and guests) can be ordered from “Eurolog-UK” Association by telephone: 020 8458 6077, 020 8201 9389.

Organisers: the Association of Russian Cultural and Educational Organisations “Eurolog-UK”

www.eurolog-uk.org

With support from: The Ministry for Culture of the Russian Federation

Information Support: “Voice of Russia” radio station, Pushkin House, SCRSS

We are looking for sponsors of this remarkable project, and are asking everyone

who admires Russian music to support it!

Watch videos:

Final Awards Ceremony

Sergey Zakharov \”Stars in the sky\”/Сергей Захаров \”Звезды на небе\”

Sergey Zakharov \”It is not you I love\”/Сергей Захаров \”Нет, не тебя…\”

Sergey Zakharov \”Evening Bells\”/ Сергей Захаров \”Вечерний звон\”

Sergey Zakharov \”Vdol po Piterskoi\”/ Сергей Захаров \”Вдоль по Питерской\”\”

Sergey Zakharov \”Shine, my srar\”/ Сергей Захаров \”Гори, гори, моя звезда\”

A sunny Easter Sunday at the Royal Overseas House in St James’s was the setting for the Fifth Russian Song Festival and Contest, organised by Eurolog UK. This year’s festival marked the 50^th anniversary of the world’s first manned space by Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in April 1961, and the showing of original press footage of the event invited the spectators – British as well as Russian - to share in the nostalgia of this momentous occasion.

No time was lost, however, in introducing and welcoming the star performer of the festival, the much acclaimed and hugely talented Baritone Sergey Zakharov. An exceptional performance was given of a selection of well-loved and timeless Russian classics, such as Vecherni Zvon (“Evening Bells”), Gori, Gori, moya zvezda (“Shine, my Star”) Vdol po Piterskoy (“Along Piterskaya Street”) and Zvezdy na nebe (“Stars in the Sky”). This was a truly outstanding performance and Zakharov is a true Russian entertainer, not only in his inimitable and superior talent as a singer but also as one who instantly connects with and charms his audience.

A huge name in Russia, Zakharov remains a hidden gem to western audiences. The more is the pity; as with so many other Russian artists, his presence would greatly enrich the world of entertainment anywhere this side of St Petersburg.

Conscious of the daunting task they faced in following such a magnificent performance, the twenty or so contestants nevertheless greatly impressed both audience and judges with their varied, lively and soulful renditions either of well-known and established works, or of songs composed for the occasion by themselves.

There were three main categories of song: classical, folk music and bard song and contemporary song in both adult and children’s categories.

All performances were expertly assessed by a panel of experienced and professional musicians, presided by Sergey Zakharov himself. Other members were: Seva Novgorodtsev, BBC presenter; Alexander Naumenko, tenor, the Royal Opera; Alexander Titov, musician with the groups Aquarium and Kino; Igor Seliutin, musician, composer and producer; David Kudykov, president of APIA. Awards for third, second and first prizes were presented by the panel and the Chair of Eurolog UK, Olga Bramley.

First prizes were awarded to: Dan Hawkins (classical), Folk Ensemble “Bylina”, Dmitri Budac (bard song), Elizaveta Nidzelskaya (contemporary song, young talent), Maria Kolpakchi (folk song, young talent).

The event was concluded by a drinks reception for VIP guests and participants with a beautiful cake.

Next 6^th, Festival and Contest will be taking place on the last Sunday of April 2012.

PHOTO: Mike Sweeney, Capital Life Photo

The 5^th UK Russian Song Festival & Contest, dedicated to Russian Easter and

the 50^th Anniversary of First Space by Yu. Gagarin

Open Finale: 24^th April 2011 at 6 pm, Royal Over-Seas House, Park Place, London, SW1A 1LR

Star Guest Performer: Famous Russian Baritone Sergey Zakharov

The 1-st Prize winners of the 5th UK Russian Song Contest are:

1. Daniil Hawkins with song ” Nezhnost” by A. Pakhmutova, and N. Dobronravov;
2. Russian Folk Ensemble “Bylina”
3. Maria Kolpakchi, Russian folk song “Valenki” (Young talent)
4. Elizaveta Nidzelskaya with song “Krylatye kacheli” (Winged swings) by E. Krylatov, Yu. Entin
5. Dumitru Budac “I’ll throw away my clock and all my calendars” (Author)

Programme:

Opening ceremony

Finale of the 5^th Russian Song Contest in the UK

Judges: Sergey Zakharov, Chair of the judges

Seva Novgorodtsev (BBC presenter), Alexander Naumenko (Royal Opera House, tenor), Alexander Titov (Musician, “Aquarium”, “Kino”), David Kudykov (Association of writers APIA, Chair)

Genres:

Folk Song

Romance and Classical

Bard Song

Contemporary Song

The Winners’ Awards Ceremony

Drinks reception for the winners, guests and VIP ticket holders

This charitable project presents to participants an opportunity to develop their skills and

confidence, improve their prospects, make new contacts, and meet famous Russian singers

and musicians. All winners will receive Medals and Certificates.

Those awarded First places will also receive a special Prize from Eurolog UK.

Our aim is to provide an opportunity for all talented children and adults - whether amateur or professional - to participate in the contest. In previous years the Festival has attracted interest from a large number of participants from all over the country. On two occasions, delegations of Russian Song Contest winners from the UK went on to participate with success in the International Festival in Moscow (2007, 2010), along with over 500 participants from 54 countries of the world.

Organisers: the Association of Russian Cultural and Educational Organisations “Eurolog-UK”.

Information Support: “Angliya” newspaper, “Voice of Russia” radio station, www.nebosvod.co.uk, YALTA, Pushkin House, SCRSS

Anna Gorbachyova-1 Prize winner, 4th UK Russian Song Contest-2010, video

Ensemble Quadrille of the London School of Russian-1 Prize winner 2010, video

The 4 UK Russian Song Festival & Contest, dedicated to the 65-Anniversary of WW2 Victory Day

Celebrate with the best Russian Songs of past times!

Open Finale: 25^th April 2010 at 18.00, Bishopsgate Institute, 230 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 4QH

(Liverpool Street Station)

Tickets for the finale can be ordered from “Eurolog-UK” Association, and by telephone: 020 8458 6077, 020 8201 9389, or for the remaining seats at the door. £5, VIP £20 (includes a drink reception with the singers and guests).

1. Opening ceremony with participation of Princess Gagarina-Mutafian, WW2 veterans and guest singers from Russia and European countries.

Speaker: Michael Jones - Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and Member of the British Commission for Military History, and author of books Stalingrad: How the Red Army Triumphed, Leningrad: State of Siege and The Retreat: Hitler’s First Defeat.

1. Open Finale of the 4^th Russian Song Contest in the UK

judges:

Seva Novgorodtsev, BBC presentor, Chair of the judges

Natalia Mordkovich (Destinguished Actress of the Russian Federation), Nikolai Giljov (Geoterborg Opera tenor), Alexander Naumenko (Royal Opera House Vocal Coach, tenor), Boris Poloskin (well-known St. Petersburg Bard), Jullian Gallant (Musician, Director of Pushkine House), Igor Selutin (musician and producer)

Guest performers and contestants will sing about 30 songs by P. Tchaikovskiy, S. Rakhmaninov,

N. Rimskiy-Korsakov, Ya. Frenkel, M. Dunayevskiy, D. Tukhmanov, and many other famous Russian composers.

1. The winners’ Awards Ceremony
2. Drinks reception for the winners, guests and VIP ticket holders

This charitable project presents to participants an opportunity to develop their skills and confidence, improve their prospects, make new contacts, meet famous Russian singers and musicians.

Applications can be accepted from previous participants, as long as a new song is performed. Short-listing for the finale is decided by the judges according to the audition results of the demo recordings. All finalists will be notified in writing by the organisers. The winners will be selected by professional judges in the open Final Contest in the presence of the audience. All winners will receive Medals and Certificates. Those, awarded First places will also receive a special Prize from Eurolog UK.

Our aim is to provide an opportunity for all talented children and adults -whether amateur or professional -to participate in the contest. In previous years the Festival has attracted interest from a large number of participants from all over the country. Twice, delegations of Russian Song Contest winners from UK went on to participate with success in the International Festival in Moscow (2007, 2010) along with over 500 participants from 54 countries of the world.

Organisers: the Association of Russian Cultural and Educational Organisations “Eurolog-UK”. Partners: FSURA

Thank you for the invitation! I met some marvellous people, it was very interesting and useful.

Yours respectfully,

Seva Novgorodtsev

(Well-known BBC presenter, Chair of judges, March 2010)

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A cordial thank-you for the opportunity you gave me to visit London and participate in the wonderful event. Thank you again for everything.

Boris Poloskin

(Guest performer from St Petersburg, Russia)

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Dear Olga and Maria,

On behalf of everyone in the Brighton Russian Choir, please accept our heart-felt gratitude for the marvellous show and best wishes for the future. Thanks from me personally for the invitation.

All the best,

Polina Shepherd

(Choir organiser from Brighton and Hove)

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I must share with you my impressions of the Festival. It was just great! Just as though I was in Russia! The Festival this year was a real success! Yes, after a 3-year long (life in this country is far from simple), this Festival was like a dose of happiness! Even now I’m still coughing up good moods! …

Thanks once again for a fantastic show – it really was great!

Elena Velikoselskaya

(Participant)

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Huge thanks for organising such a wonderful festival!

With best wishes,

Tatyana Solovyova

(Parent of participant)

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Dear Olga Petrovna,

It was such a pleasant event in Bishops Gate on the 25^th April…

With my very best wishes to you and all your community

Yours sincerely

Victoria Costa

(Pensioner, spectator, enthusiast of Russian culture)

Information Support: “Angliya” newspaper, “Voice of Russia” radio station, YALTA, Pushkin House, SCRSS

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