On July 5, the Russian House in Brussels invites all lovers of Russian romance to the Gala Concert of the International Festival-Competition “Romansiada of the Benelux”.
That evening, the stage will host the best performers selected from over 30 participants from the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Only prizewinners of the festival will take part in the concert program.
A special highlight of the evening will be performances by members of the jury — renowned masters of vocal and musical art:
Viktoria Pankratova (lyric-dramatic soprano, Netherlands) — laureate of international competitions, soloist of the St. Petersburg Musical Comedy Theatre, vocal teacher and head of the “Viktoria Vocaal Studio”.
Igor Storozhenko (bass, Germany) — opera singer with an international career, formerly known as an outstanding oboist, trained under leading professors in Europe and the USA.
Irina Bogdanova (accompanist, Netherlands) — pianist with European education, laureate of prestigious competitions in Russia, Italy, and Sweden.
Among the honorary guests and performers of the Gala Concert:
Olga Adamovich (soprano, UK) — vocal professor, Mirella Freni Award laureate, recipient of the Silver Medal of the City of Rome.
Valery Likhachyov (baritone, Denmark) — laureate of the “Author’s Romansiada”, soloist of the Danish Royal Opera.
Julietta Kocharova (soprano, Belgium) — laureate of international competitions, artistic director of the “Triomphe de l’Art” competition.
Alim Shakhmametyev (Czech Republic) — conductor, creator of international musical projects, graduate of the St. Petersburg Conservatory.
Festival Organizers:
Organizers of the “Russian Romance of the Benelux” Festival-Competition:
Viktoria Pankratova — Soloist of the St. Petersburg Musical Comedy Theatre, laureate of international competitions, head of “Viktoria Vocaal Studio” (Zaandam)
Tel: (+31) 633 436 481
E-mail: romancebenelux@gmail.com
Svetlana Anatolyevna Kononova
Tel: (+31) 626 132 754
The Gala Concert promises to be a true celebration of Russian romance in the heart of Europe — don’t miss this evening of inspiration and high art!
