A concert by the balalaika octet “Vitebsk Virtuosos” will be held at the Vitebsk Regional Philharmonic Hall

On April 29 at 18:30, the Vitebsk Regional Philharmonic will host a concert by the laureate of international competitions and festivals, the balalaika octet "VITEBSK VIRTUOSOS" under the direction of Honored Artist of the Republic of Belarus Tamara SHAFRANOVA. On April 29 at 18:30, the Vitebsk Regional Philharmonic will host a concert by the laureate of international competitions and festivals, the balalaika octet "VITEBSK VIRTUOSOS" under the direction of Honored Artist of the Republic of Belarus Tamara SHAFRANOVA.

The concert features soloists of the philharmonic Vladislav Mitsenko (violin) and Sergey Belousov (baritone).

The "Vitebsk Virtuosos" balalaika octet has been working for over 40 years under the direction of the permanent leader, Honored Artist of the Republic of Belarus Tamara Alexandrovna Shafranova. The ensemble popularizes national cultural heritage, constantly improving its professional skills and striving for an orchestral sound.

The program includes works of various genres and styles, from arrangements of folk songs to modern compositions. An important and significant part of the program will be dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. In addition, the ensemble continues its creative experiment and will delight listeners with jazz performances with the philharmonic soloist Vladislav Mitsenko (violin). The musicians will perform the technically and expressively challenging piece

"Gypsy Airs" by P. Sarasate. The delicate violin in the sensitive ensemble of the octet will once again confirm the appropriateness, persuasiveness, and beauty of the timbral combination of a classical instrument with Russian folk instruments.

Program includes: V. Kotelnikov, E. Magalif, A. Tsygankov, P. Sarasate, etc.

Ticket price: 40,000 – 60,000 rubles; 20,000 rubles (for pupils and students)