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Concerts and performances by the Art Union “Maestro” (2008)

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11/28/2008

Concert with participation of a member of the Art Union “Maestro”, composer David Mnatsakanjan in the German Church of Gothenburg (Sweden).
In the program under the name “Light of an angel”, begun traditional Prechristmas musicales in Southwest Sweden, the orchestral version of a composition by David Mnatsakanjan “My way”, received wide popularity and repeatedly executed in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Russia has sounded.
The official site of the Russian Foreign Ministry notices: “the Sincere applause and the thanks stated to the author from organizers, spectators, colleagues on the consular case became bright acknowledgement of that music has no nationality, but invariably brings in hearts of listeners true harmony and a creative unification, as has occurred this Prechristmas evening in Gothenburg”.

The organizer of a concert in the German Church of Gothenburg, the well-known performer and musician Jon Kluge (at the left) and composer David Mnatsakanjan

Photo from the official site of the Ministry
for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation

10/11/2008

A performance by the Art Union “Maestro” in the White hall of the St.Petersburg State Polytechnic University (29 Polytechnicheskaya st., St.Petersburg).

The St.Petersburg Virtuoso Ensemble “Maestro” on stage in the White Hall of the Polytechnic university Alexander Satsenko (the accordion), Dmitry Nelasov (vocal) and Andrew Baranenko (the piano) in “Maestro”’s concert at the St.Petersburg State Polytechnic university Vera Egorova and Dmitry Nelasov (vocal) in “Maestro”’s concert at the St.Petersburg State Polytechnic university Alexander Abukhovich (the violin) in “Maestro”’s concert at the St.Petersburg State Polytechnic university Natalia Kapustina (the flute) in “Maestro”’s concert at the St.Petersburg State Polytechnic university Dmitry Golovchenko (the contrabass) in “Maestro”’s concert at the St.Petersburg State Polytechnic university Andrew Baranenko (the piano) and Evgenie Pilipchuk (the cello) in “Maestro”’s concert at the St.Petersburg State Polytechnic university Jury Reshetnikov, a moderator of the concert by the Virtuoso Ensemble “Maestro”, on stage in the White Hall of the Polytechnic University Julia Levashkevich, a moderator of the concert of the Virtuoso Ensemble “Maestro”, on stage in the White Hall of the Polytechnic University Vera Egorova (vocal) and Andrew Baranenko (the piano) in “Maestro”’s concert at the St.Petersburg State Polytechnic university At the concert of the Virtuoso Ensemble “Maestro” in the White Hall of the Polytechnic University The Composers Leonid Levashkevich (on the left) and Vladimir Gaponov in the White Hall of the Polytechnic University The Poet Dmitry Kirshin (on the left) and the First secretary of the Embassy of Belarus mission in St.Petersburg V.V. Mironsky

Photos from archive of L.Levashkevich

06/20/2008

A performance by the Art Union “Maestro” in the Embassy of Russia in Norway.
The official site of the Russian Foreign Ministry notices “the mastery of the musicians, their inspiring playing have aroused a keen interest among the Russian and foreign visitors to the event – ambassadors of foreign states in Oslo, representatives of the Norwegian cultural circles, and also Russian compatriots living in Oslo”.

The Virtuoso Ensemble “Maestro” at a concert in the Embassy of Russia to Norway (Oslo)

Photos from the official site of the Ministry
for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation

06/19/2008

A performance by the Art Union “Maestro” in the Consulate General of Russia in Gothenburg.
he official site of the Russian Foreign Ministry notices: “The Concert by the creative collective, given for the Russians living in the region has made a considerable contribution to the preservation of their spiritual links with the Motherland.
Over a thousand of Swedish music fans have visited the performances by the ensemble during its short stay in this northern country. The local media have also paid due attention to the visit by the musicians.
Not only has the “Week of Russian music” in Southwest Sweden given a wide Swedish audience a possibility to get acquainted with the works by the Art Union “Maestro”, a remarkable team from the cultural capital of Russia, but also, undoubtedly, enhanced friendly ties between our countries”.

06/18/2008

A performance by the Art Union “Maestro” in the Consulate General of Russia in Gothenburg.
The official site of the Russian Foreign Ministry notices: “The concerts, organized by the Consulate General together with their old friends and reliable partners, the company “SAAB Space“, and the agency of the “Danske Bank” in Gothenburg, promoted strengthening of the turned business contacts in the cosy and creative atmosphere created by the performance of the musicians – laureates of international competitions and soloists of leading musical theatres of St.Petersburg”.

06/16/2008

A performance by the Art Union “Maestro” in the city Lutheran church of Eksjö (Jonkoping province, Southwest Sweden).
The official site of the Russian Foreign Ministry notices: “Inhabitants of remote Swedish places for the first time had an opportunity to get so closely acquainted with the works by the Russian performers. The warm welcome from the townspeople, the never-ending applause from the grateful listeners, sounding under the arches of the temple, will for a long time remain in the memory of musicians”.

(3) Natalia Kapustina (the flute) and Peter Shchadenko (the violin) in concert by the Virtuoso Ensemble “Maestro” in the Lutheran church of Eksjo (Southwest Sweden) (4) Alexander Satsenko (the accordion) in concert by the Virtuoso Ensemble “Maestro” in the Lutheran church of Eksjo (Southwest Sweden) (5) Singers Vera Egorova, Dmitry Nelasov and Bagrat Lappo (the cello) in concert by the Virtuoso Ensemble “Maestro” in the Lutheran church of Eksjo (Southwest Sweden) (6) At the concert of the Virtuoso Ensemble “Maestro” in the Lutheran church of Eksjo (Southwest Sweden)

Photo from the official site of the Ministry
for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (1-2)
and from L.Levashkevich’s archive (3-6)

06/15/2008

A performance by the Art Union “Maestro” in the Russian centre of science and culture in Copenhagen.

06/14/2008

A performance of the Art Union “Maestro” before members of the city Royal club of Gothenburg (the Kingdom of Sweden).
The official site of the Russian Foreign Ministry notices: “The local public, already familiar with the works by the musicians from their Christmas performance in the Consulate General, had been impatiently waiting for the meeting with the consummate musicians who have presented an updated program. Well-known classics by world famous authors and national folklore in vocal interpretation, skilful instrumental improvisations and original compositions by the leader of the Art Union, Levashkevich in V.Gaponov's transcription, undoubtedly, took fancy of the inhabitants of Gothenburg, invited to the concerts by the collective in the Russian legation office and the city Royal club”.

Natalia Kapustina (the flute) in concert by “Maestro” in city Royal club of Gothenburg (the Kingdom of Sweden) Vera Egorova and Dmitry Nelasov (vocals) in concert by “Maestro” in the city Royal club in Gothenburg (the Kingdom of Sweden) The composer Leonid Levashkevich and the Consul General of Russia in Gothenburg (the Kingdom of Sweden), David Mnatsakanyan before a performance by “Maestro” in the city Royal club of Gothenburg

Photo from the official bulletin of the Royal club
(Gothenburg, Sweden) June, 2008

06/13/2008

A performance by the Art Union “Maestro” in the Consulate General of Russia in Gothenburg.
A concert of the St.Petersburg Virtuoso Ensemble “Maestro” has taken place in the Consulate General of Russia in Gothenburg (the Kingdom of Sweden) at the invitation from “SAAB Space” company.

06/12/2008

A performance by the Art Union “Maestro” at a state reception in the Consulate General of Russia in Gothenburg.
According to the official site of the Russian Foreign Ministry, “representatives of the city and regional authorities led by Lars Bekstrem, the governor of the district of Vastra Gotalands, business and cultural elite of Gothenburg, the consular corps have been invited to the holiday”.
The same official site of the Russian Foreign Ministry notices in another post: “A performance by the musicians at the traditional reception in the Consulate General, held to celebrate the main state holiday of Russia, has given the festivities a unique national colour, which is especially appreciated by the refined Scandinavian public”.

A performance by the Virtuoso Ensemble “Maestro” at a state reception in the Consulate General of Russia in Gothenburg (the Kingdom of Sweden) At the concert by the Virtuoso Ensemble “Maestro” at a state reception in the Consulate General of Russia in Gothenburg (the Kingdom of Sweden)

Photos from the official site of the Ministry
for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation

06/11/2008

A performance by the Art Union “Maestro” in the Embassy of Russia in the Kingdom of Sweden (Stockholm).
The official site of the Russian Foreign Ministry informs: “During the official part the national anthems of Sweden and Russia were performed in the presence of the following members of the government: L.Adelson-Lilerut, the Minister of Culture; Lejonborg, Minister of Education; L.N.Klase and M.Sandstryom, senior officials of the administration of the Prime Minister; first deputy Ministers of Education and Public Health, P.Honet and B.Kashefi. The main official visitor to the holiday was the first deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom, F.Belfrage. Representatives of the Royal court, the compatriot organizations, bohemia, electronic and printed mass-media, large corporations, employees of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Sweden, heads of religious communities” have also come to congratulate the Russians.
At the concert in the Birch Hall of the Embassy pianist Andrew Baranenko, the soloist of the St.Petersburg Virtuoso Ensemble “Maestro”, performed jazz compositions in his own original transcription.

04/19/2008

A performance by the Art Union “Maestro” in the White Hall of the Big Peterhof Palace (2 Razvodnaja st., Peterhof, St.Petersburg).

03/29/2008

A performance by the Art Union “Maestro” in the White Hall of the Big Peterhof Palace (2 Razvodnaja st., Peterhof, St.Petersburg).
The symphonic orchestra under the baton of Pavel Oparovsky presented the concert program “The Fountains of Peterhof”, including pieces by К.М. von Weber, F.Schubert as well as Leonid Levashkevich and David Mnatsakanyan's original works in Vladimir Gaponov's arrangement.

After a concert in the White Hall of the Big Peterhof Palace (from left to right): the Consul General of Russia in Gothenburg David Mnatsakanyan, the head of the Art Union “Maestro”, composer Leonid Levashkevich, conductor Pavel Oparovsky, the composer and arranger Vladimir Gaponov

In the photo from L.Levashkevich's archive (from left to right): the Consul General of Russia in Gothenburg David Mnatsakanyan, the head of the Art Union “Maestro”, composer Leonid Levashkevich, conductor Pavel Oparovsky, the composer and arranger Vladimir Gaponov.

03/08/2008

A Performance by the Art Union “Maestro” in the “Svyatodukhovsky” Spiritual-educational centre of Svyato-Troitskaya Aleksandro-Nevsky Monastery (1 Monastyrki River Embankment, St.Petersburg).

02/23/2008

The Virtuoso Ensemble “Maestro” in concert in the Aleksandro-Nevsky Monastery (St.Petersburg) Singers Vera Egorov, Dmitry Nelasov and the Virtuoso Ensemble “Maestro” in concert in the Aleksandro-Nevsky Monastery (St.Petersburg) Natalia Kapustina (the flute) and Alexander Rubinov (the piano) in concert in the Aleksandro-Nevsky Monastery (St.Petersburg) Andrew Baranenko (the piano) in concert in the Aleksandro-Nevsky Monastery (St.Petersburg)

Photos from archive of N.Belotserkovets

01/11/2008

A Performance by the Art Union “Maestro” at a concert at the Embassy of Russia in Norway.
The official site of the Russian Foreign Ministry notices: “a great interest of the audience, most of whom were the Russian compatriots living in Oslo, and also representatives of the Norwegian cultural circles, has been aroused by original musical pieces by the leader of the Art Union L.V.Levashkevich in V.A.Gaponov's arrangement”.

The Virtuoso Ensemble “Maestro” in concert in the Embassy of Russia to Norway (Oslo) At a concert by “Maestro” in the Embassy of Russia to Norway (Oslo) A singer Vera Egorova and a pianist Alexander Rubinov at a concert by “Maestro” in the Embassy of Russia to Norway (Oslo)

Photos from the official site of the Ministry
for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation

01/10/2008

A Performance by the Art Union “Maestro” at Christmas evening at the Consulate General of Russia in Gothenburg.
A Christmas concert of the St.Petersburg Virtuoso Ensemble “Maestro” has taken place at the Consulate General of Russia in Gothenburg (the Kingdom of Sweden).
“Maestro” has presented to the public musical masterpieces of the world classic repertoire, as well as Leonid Levashkevich's original musical pieces in Vladimir Gaponov's arrangement with the lyrics by Dmitry Kirshin. In the end of the meeting an instrumental composition “My way” by the Consul General of Russia in Gothenburg David Mnatsakanyan was performed by Swedish professional musicians.
The official site of the Russian Foreign Ministry notices: “the responses, received after the concert, did not only leave no doubt in an absolute success of the Russian musicians, but also once again confirmed an already formed image of the Russian Consulate General as a place of rapprochement of Russian and Swedish cultures”.

01/09/2008

A Performance by the Art Union “Maestro” at Christmas evening at the Consulate General of Russia in Gothenburg.
A Christmas concert by the St.Petersburg Virtuoso Ensemble “Maestro” at the Consulate General of Russia in Gothenburg (the Kingdom of Sweden), continuing a tradition of winter musical gatherings at the Russian diplomatic missions, took place.
“Maestro” has presented to the public musical masterpieces of the world classic repertoire, as well as Leonid Levashkevich's original musical pieces in Vladimir Gaponov's arrangement with the lyrics by Dmitry Kirshin. In the end of the meeting a surprise-impromptu was offered to the visitors. The Consul general of Russia in Gothenburg David Mnatsakanyan, accompanied by the musicians from St.Petersburg, presented to the public his original instrumental composition “My way”.
The official site of the Russian Foreign Ministry notices: “Masterly performance of bright samples of world classical music did not leave the gathered visitors, among whom there were representatives of the city authorities, led by the Lord Mayor of Gothenburg J.Linder, the local consular corps, business, cultural and scientific elite of region, indifferent”.

The Virtuoso Ensemble “Maestro” at a Christmas concert in the Consulate General of Russia in Gothenburg (the Kingdom of Sweden) At a Christmas concert by “Maestro” in the Consulate general of Russia in Gothenburg (the Kingdom of Sweden)

Photos from the official site of the Ministry
for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation

01/08/2008

A Performance by the Art Union “Maestro” at a masquerade party at the Embassy of Russia in the Kingdom of Sweden.
At the Embassy of Russia in the Kingdom of Sweden (Stockholm) the traditional masquerade dated for the orthodox Christmas, “Trettondag Jul”, took place, coinciding with the ancient Swedish holiday.
More than 500 Swedish and other foreign visitors, among whom were ministers, politicians, representatives of the business community, heads of industrial corporations, members of Riksdag, the Royal court, diplomats, representatives of cultural elite of the country, became participants of the joyful event.
The official site of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Kingdom of Sweden notics: “The festivities were ornamented by a performance of a collective of consummate musicians of “Maestro” from St.Petersburg directed by L.Levashkevich, performing popular classics, Russian national songs as well as original musical pieces all night through”.

In the photo, placed on the official site of the Russian Foreign Ministry (from left to right): Vera Egorova, Natalia Kapustina, Dmitry Nelasov, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Sweden A.M.Kadakin; a participant of the Christmas ball, the Minister of Agriculture, Foodstuffs and Fishery of Sweden Eskil Erlandsson; the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden Carl Bildt; Julia Levashkevich and the head of the Art Union “Maestro” Leonid Levashkevich.

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