Yulia Vorontsova piano recital
Once again… CURS cordially invites you to the recital of another charming & impressive Pianist from Russia, who will be coming to Cambridge, preceding her debut in Cadogan Hall (London) in early July.
Born in 1985 in Moscow, Yulia Vorontsova started playing the piano at the age of five. In 2003 she graduated from the Moscow Gnessin’s Secondary Music School (piano and harpsichord) and entered Moscow State Conservatoire to study with Peoples’ Artist Professor Zinaida Ignatieva. After graduation from the Conservatoire with an Honours Degree in 2008. Yulia won the Gill & Jullian Simmonds’ Scholarship and began her postgraduate studies at the Royal College of Music in London. Yulia as a Laureate in many competitions including the Young Pianists Competition (Poland, 2004), Konzerteum Competition (Greece, 1997), Musicalia-2000 (Greece, 2000), and the Classical Heritage Competition (Moscow, 2002). She participated in International musical festivals such as the Festival of Russian Culture (Athens, 1996, 1997), the Festival Kursu Nerija (Lithuania, 2003), the Art Assembly ‘Stars of XXI’ (Novgorod, 2003), the Musical Offering (Moscow, 2004 - 2009). The Renaissance (Moscow, 2007, Audience Choice Diploma) and the Primavera Classica (Moscow, 2004 - 2009; Permanent Participant, Honourary Diploma in 2007, Audience Prize Award in 2008, 2009). Yulia gave concerts in many countries; her forthcoming engamgents include the recital in Cadogan Hall (7 July 2009), and the concert on BBC Proms (September, 2009).
Programme
Franck Prelude, Fugue, Variation op 18 (transcription by H. Bauer)
Liszt Tarantella from “Venezia and Napoli”
Debussy Two preludes:
Voiles (Veils or sails)
Feux d’artifice (Fireworks)
Prokofiev Sonata no 2, op 14
Allegro ma non troppo
Scherzo
Andante
Vivace
Entrance Fee: ￡3 (CURS members), ￡4 (Camruss members and students), ￡6 all guests.
WHERE: Bateman Auditorium, Gonville & Caius College
WHEN: Saturday, 4 July, 14:00
Followed by Wine Reception
CURS PRESIDENT’S BARBECUE
Those of you who came to enjoy the President’s BBQ last year will
remember that it was rather great. It boasted a selection of Shahlik made
from a variety of meats, a big pot of delicious meaty PLOV, a rather huge
water melon and more. This year we hope to keep up the tradition, weather
permitting, and hopefully improve on last year.
WHEN: THIS THURSDAY 6PM
WHERE: JESUS GREEN
HOW MUCH: 5 pounds
BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS!
Piano recital of Konstantin Lapshin
One more highlight of classical music from CURS: RECITAL of Konstantin Lapshin
Associated Scholar of Royal College of Music, Konstantin Lapshin is a prize-winner of more than 10 International competitions, giving now a solo recital in Cambridge.
“Konstantin Lapshin’s performance gave me real pleasure. He’s got a special edge in his performance, he makes the whole audience feel the music the way he does, because he has his own attitude to the piece performed. He has a lot to get across to the audience… And this is the main thing” - Mikhail Pletnev, pianist, conductor, composer.
WHEN: 30 May, Saturday, 2pm
WHERE: Bateman Auditorium, Gonville & Caius College
Mozart Sonata in B-flat major k.333
Schubert Sonata in a minor op.143
Bartok Sonata 1926
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Beethoven Sonata no.21 in C major op.53
Schumann Carnaval op.9
1. Preambule
2. Pierrot
3. Arlequin
4 Valse noble
5. Eusebius
6. Florestan
7. Coquette
8. Replique
9. Papillons
10. A.S.C.H. - S.C.H.A. (Lettres dansantes)
11. Chiarina
12. Chopin
13. Estrella
14. Reconaissance
15. Pantalon et Colombine
16. Valse allemande
17. Aveu
18. Promenade
19. Pause
20. Marche des “Davidsbundler “contre les Philistins
Entrance Fee: ￡4 (CURS members), ￡6 (Camruss members & concessions),
￡9 all guests.
Followed by wine reception.
Sad Beauty of Chernobyl’
… One should never forget the powerful explosion which happened on April 26, 1986 at the Chernobyl nuclear plant (situated near the town of Chernobyl*, just 110 km north from Kiev, the capital of modern Ukraine), and which has led to noticeable radioactive contamination of adjacent territories of Russia, Ukraine, and Belorus, affecting subsequently directly and indirectly the lives of millions of people.
Driven by the necessity always to remember about this tragic event, and to know what influence it exerted on the surrounding territories, and directly affected the way of people’s living there, we invite all you, dear friends, to attend on May 8, starting from 6 pm, the
Multimedia presentation of book “Charnobyl” and exhibition of Charnobyl Zone photography of renovated Belarusian photographer, ethnographer and publisher Dzianys Ramaniuk,
which will take place in Winstanley Lecture Hall of Trinity College.
*The name of the town is spelled slightly differently according to which language it is translated from: Chernobyl’ (Russian) - Chornobyl’ (Ukrainian) - Charnobyl’ (Belorussian).
Date: 8 May 2009
Venue: Winstanley Lecture Hall, Trinity College, Trinity St., Cambridge, CB21TQ
Time: 6.00-7.15 pm
Admission: free
Contacts:
Vadzim Dzemidchyk, vdemid ..?at?.. essex.ac.uk
Ekaterina Shipigina, ekaretina.shipigina ..?at?.. russiancambridge.org
The mysterious Zone** – like a forbidden fruit – has allured and continues to allure many people. But only a few individuals are able to penetrate here and see the consequences for their own eyes. And even fewer witnessed the terrible events of the first years. However, photography provides an objective record of the time before the disaster and the changes that have taken place here during the 23 years that followed…
**The term Zone is used here to denote not only the territory closed for visiting but also the whole area
which suffered the effects of Chernobyl radiation.
Dzianys Ramaniuk
…This book now in your hands is a ‘path-finder’ that will lead you into the depths of the Zone, show its past and present state and help you understand the scale of what happened and to consider the results…
Dzianys Ramaniuk
Russian Opera Diva! in Cambridge
CURS proudly presents:
Alla Ablaberdyeva, soprano, famous opera diva, soloist of the Moscow Philharmonic Society, winner of international competitions, gave concerts all over the world (including Wigmore Hall in London). IS COMING TO CAMBRIDGE!
Accompanist: Konstantin Lapshin (Royal College of Music, pianoforte), laureate of international competitions.
Programme includes Songs by Schubert & Tchaikovsky
WHEN: 9 May 2009, Saturday, 19:30
WHERE: Bateman Auditorium, Gonville & Caius College
MAP: http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/Colleges/BatemanAuditorium.htm
HOW MUCH: ￡4 CURS members, ￡6 concessions and CamRuss members, ￡9 all guests
Followed by the Wine reception and discussion.
Alissa Firsova Recital
- The winner of BBC/Guardian/Proms composer competition (2001)
- The world famous pianist and composer
“Firsova’s technical ease and her poise are striking. She is impressive and imaginative” (Colin Anderson, 10 January 2005, Classical Source).
WHEN: 20 April Monday 19:30
WHERE: Bateman Auditorium, Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge
- Beethoven, Sonata No. 30 in E major, Op. 109 (1820).
- Dmitri Smirnov, Blake Sonata (Sonata No. 6) (2008).
- Elena Firsova, In the World of Beauty, Op. 89 (2007).
- Sergei Rachmaninov, Sonata No. 2, Op. 36 (original version 1913).
HOW MUCH: ￡4 CURS members, ￡6 CamRuss members and concessions, ￡9 all guests
***Followed by Wine Reception***
P.S.: Alissa’s recital in Cambridge precedes her concert in famous Wigmore Hall (London).
So why come to the Mountain, if it goes to Mohammed by itself? Do not miss this amazing musical evening!
!!!BALTIC SEA VODKA PARTY!!!
It is now a matter of days before we kick off with our biggest event of the year. Believe us the chaos of preparation will deliver some glorious results. We know people who plan to travel all the way from London (and further) to make their appearance at the Baltic Sea Vodka Party. We certainly intend not to disappoint anybody and are trying to think all the details through. It is the one occasion we do all the work and you - our guests have all the fun and enjoyment.
The famous VODKA PARTY which has been so popular among Cambridge residents for several years now is back!
We invite you to come and try our exclusive delicious vodkas from around the world at bargain prices. There will also be a chance to try some authentic food, dance, sing karaoke, play auction of promises and do many other things.
Bring all your friends!
Dress code: DRESS TO IMPRESS
WHERE - Centre at St Paul’s, Intersection of Hills Rd. and St Paul’s Rd.
WHEN - 7-12 pm, Saturday, 7th March
Entry fees: £5 for members of CURS and other participating societies. £6 for everyone else (you get around 4 shots of vodka included and you can buy extra when you feel you need more.)
MASLENITSA!!!
Dear Friends, the recent infamous snow attack on Britain is already barely remembered, and the spring is already at our doors, saying the last farewell to winter…
So, Cambridge University Russian Society proudly presents…
… the traditional and unique Russian folk festival, Maslenitsa! Being a bizarre fusion of Russian pagan and Christian traditions, Maslenitsa is celebrated to mark both the end of Winter and the start of the Great Lent. The highlights include: loads of traditional Russian pancakes with different stuffings, traditional costumes, games and traditionally friendly CURS committee members who would just love to see you!
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 2.00 - 5.30 pm
Location: Junior Parlour, Trinity College
Entrance fee: 3 pounds
CURS and Trinity College Russian Soc. members: 8 food tickets;
non-members: 6 tickets
OPERA!!! - EUGENE ONEGIN
Opera premiere: Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, 19, 20, 21 February
!Amazing Premiere! The most remarkable Event of the Celebratory Year!
(Organised by the CU Opera Society, with contribution of the CU Russian Society)
The well-known Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece,
one of the most popular operas in the world will be performed 
due to the heroic efforts by the number of Cambridge musicians. Conducted by Carlos del Cueto (his background among others includes studies in the Saint-Petersburg State Conservatory), sung by amazing Joanna Songi (Tatiana), Sam Furness (Lensky) and many other rising stars, this opera premiere will surprise and fascinate both educated admirers of Tchaikovsky, and the wide audience. Performed in a very professional way, involving high knowledge and artistic skills (not to mention great immersion into the Russian musical soul),
young artists are not restricting themselves from fresh experiments, bizarre and unusual actions (like dancing choir, dropping the shoes), which adds the emotion of joy and happiness to the gloomy feelings of suffering and sorrow, evoked by the ingenious music.
!!!CU Russian Society members enjoy the triple discount for the tickets, 6 pounds!!!
WHEN: 19,20,21 February 2009, 7.45 pm
HOW MUCH: ￡15, ￡8 (concessions), ￡6 (members of CUOS or CU Russian Society only)
The event-related information is available here.
Tickets: Corn Exchange box office (Wheeler Street, tel. 01223 357 851).
Back to USSR !!! Party
Cambridge University Russian Society is pleased to announce its midterm “Back to USSR” party!
Lenin, nukes, KGB… Have you ever wondered what commies did for fun?
Marching on the Red Square? Dancing with bears? Not quite… This is your chance to see! On Monday 9th February the CU Russian Society is bringing the raw, unedited Soviet-era party to Cambridge. Enjoy the authentic atmosphere, as well as snacks, drinks, games and Russian accent. Welcome to 007’s nightmare, this night is not to be missed.
And don’t forget, it is not a problem to find you, comrade.
WHEN: Monday 9th February, 8-11PM
WHERE: Cambridge Union
FANCY DRESS CODE: USSR era attire
PRICE: £2
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