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The Choir of Russian Traditional Folk Music
Professor Maria Drutskaya is the artistic director of the Choir of Russian Traditional Folk Music. The participants of the choir are students who love and value Russian traditional art. The repertoire consists of different genres and styles of music (lyric, dance, games, joking etc.), transcription of folk songs and original composers' works. During the concerts presented by the choir students introduce the public to the folklore of Russia and other countries, and to the works of composers and professors from our Institute. Singing, dancing and playing different folk musical instruments all are parts of the performances.
The Choir of Russian Traditional Folk Music educates the young and adults to become excellent judges of Russian art, establishes the atmosphere of Russian antiquity and acquaints everyone with the traditions of Russian song.
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Classic Music Сhoir
The history of the choir began in 1882, when a group of singers arose to form the basis of the Tambov musical classes. In 1900 the group obtained the title "The Choir of sacral singing" and in 1903 its educational status. Outside of its educational function the choir has active concert practice during the years of its activity. The repertoire of the choir is very extensive, including great works such as symphony No. 9 by L. Beethoven, "Stabat Mater" by G. Pergolesi, "Iohann Damaskin" by S. Tanejev, "Symphony of psalms" by I. Stravinsky. For more than 100 years of its history the choir was directed by talanted musicians including V. Verzhbitsky, S. Starikov, A. Morozov, G. Smetanin, N. Babichev, I. Demin, S. Khvorostov. Actual professors of the choir also conducting the department: V. Kazmina, T. Tsveigart, S. Khramova, B. Rashev, A. Kozlov. At the present time professor Olga Nemkova is the official director and conductor of the choir. She is a graduate of the Saratov State Conservatoire (professor N. Vladimirtseva's class).
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The Orchestra of Russian Folk Musical Instruments
The orchestra was originally organized in 1932. The participants are students of the Rachmaninov Institute. The repertoire of the orchestra includes pieces by Russian and foreign classical composers: P. Tschaikovsky, S. Rachmaninov, A. Liadov, A. Arensky, G. Sviridov, F. Mendelssohn, R. Schumann, C. Debussy, M. Ravel, S. Barber; fantasies on Russian themes, original works of composers: V. Andrejev, N. Budashkin, P. Kulikov, V. Gorodovskaya, Ju. Schishakov, G. Frid, G. Shenderiov; also pieces by Tambov composers, and musical work for voice and different instruments with orchestra. Performances of the orchestra have been met with great success. The orchestra has recorded for television and radio programs.
The orchestra is a platform for students beginning a conducting career. The group is a prize-winner of national and regional competitions in Saratov and Voronezh. During its long history the orchestra was directed by: V. Peskov, N. Naumov, Ju. Khramov. Professor Juri Khramov and professor Igor Iljinsky are conductors of the orchestra at the present time.
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