From folk to jazz: the Exposition hosted a musical tournament "Born by Siberia"
On May 30,
the Main Street Stage hosted the tournament "Born by Siberia". Two
groups competed in the mastery of Russian folk instruments: the ensemble of
Russian folk instruments of the Irkutsk Regional Philharmonic
"Baikal-Quartet" and the quartet of Russian folk instruments of the
Omsk Philharmonic "Tarskiye Vorota" ("Tara Gates").
The
musicians demonstrated to the visitors the possibilities of Russian folk
instruments, which can play any kind of music. The artists performed works in
such musical genres as Russian folk music, folk-pop, rock and jazz.
"Today's
event with the participation of two wonderful collectives is a unique
experience. It can even be called a sibling rivalry rather than a tournament.
During the opening days of the Exposition, these groups have already competed
with each other - the audience and organizers liked it so much that now the
artists are performing on the Main Street Stage! I should also note that last
year the concert programs of the Omsk and Irkutsk regions were recognized as
the best at the Exposition," said Yuri Trofimov, Minister of Culture of
the Omsk region.
The
ensemble of Russian folk instruments of the Irkutsk Regional Philharmonic
"Baikal-Quartet" and the quartet of Russian folk instruments of the
Omsk Philharmonic "Tarskiye Vorota" are unique collectives,
emphasized Yuri Trofimov.
"They
can perform any kind of music using folk instruments: from classical and jazz
to modern arrangements of folk melodies. They amaze not only Siberians, but
also spectators far beyond Siberia with their skills," Yuri Trofimov
pointed out.
At the end
of the event, the guests were asked to determine the winners in two
nominations. According to the voting results, the quartet of Russian folk
instruments of the Omsk Philharmonic "Tarskiye Vorota" was recognized
as the best ensemble, and the ensemble of Russian folk instruments of the
Irkutsk Regional Philharmonic "Baikal-Quartet" received the audience
choice award.
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