Archive for October, 2009
CURS AGM: Call for Manifestos Deadline
CURS would like to formally open its call for manifestos for the committee positions for the year 2010.
If you are interested in playing an even more active part in our glorious Society then:
YOU NEED TO SEND US YOUR MANIFESTO BY END OF SUNDAY, 8 November!!!
It has to include:
- Your Name/College/Degree
- Position applied for: you can choose the one you like from our website www.russiancambridge.org (feel free to suggest a new position if you wish)
- Summarise your previous experience in positions of responsibility and how you see yourself contributing to the Society. No more than 250 words, in ENGLISH please!!
- Your photo
- Email the above to the current president: ekaterina.shipigina|@|russiancambridge.org, NO LATER than by the end of 8 November.
Recital of Konstantin Lapshin
Recital of KONSTANTIN LAPSHIN (pianoforte)
Associated Scholar of Royal College of Music, Konstantin Lapshin is a prize-winner of more than 10 International competitions, this year he made a debut on Classical Records (the CD will be presented), and alongside his Masters Degree with distinction, he received the highest RCM award The Queen Elizabeth Rose Bawl which includes the opportunity to play for Prince Charles.]
“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: 6 November, Friday, 7:30pm-9:30pm
WHERE: Bateman Auditorium, Gonville & Caius College
Map: http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/Colleges/BatemanAuditorium.htm
TICKETS: £6 (CURS and TCRS members), £8 (CamRuss members & students), £9 all other guests
Followed by wine reception.
The Programme:
Bach – Busoni Chaconne in D minor
Brahms Seven Fantasies op.116
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Rachmaninov Sonata no.2 op.36 in B-flat minor
Tchaikovsky-Pletnev The Concert Suite from the Ballet ‘Sleeping Beauty’:
- Prologue
- The Silver Fairy
- Puss in Boots and the White Cat
- Gavotte
- The Singing Canary
- Red Riding Hood and the Wolf
- Adagio
- Finale
Balakirev Islamey
Yulia Vorontsova Recital
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, including the recital in Cadogan Hall (7 July 2009), and the concert on BBC Proms (September, 2009).
WHEN: Friday, 13 November, 7:30pm-9:30pm
WHERE: Bateman Auditorium, Gonville & Caius College
Map: http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/Colleges/BatemanAuditorium.htm
TICKETS: £6 (CURS and TCRS members), £8 (CamRuss members and students), £9 all guests
Followed by the Wine Reception.
The Programme:
W. A. Mozart Sonata B-dur K570
- Allegro
- Adagio
- Allegretto
Robert Schumann Carnaval op.9
- Préambule
- Pierrot
- Arlequin
- Valse noble
- Eusebius
- Florestan
- Coquette
- Réplique (Sphinxes)
- Papillons
- A.S.C.H. – S.C.H.A: Lettres Dansantes
- Chiarina
- Chopin
- Estrella
- Reconnaissance
- Pantalon et Colombine
- Valse Allemande (Intermezzo: Paganini)
- Aveu
- Promenade
- Pause
- Marche des “Davidsbündler” contre les Philistins
CURS squash
CURS would love to invite you to our wonderful annual Squash. This is an informal meeting, during which there will be an opportunity to join our society at reduced rates and also meet existing members. Also the
Executive Committee will introduce themselves, tell you more about the society and answer any of your questions.
WHEN: 6PM, Saturday 17th October 2009
WHERE: Cambridge Union Building, Behind the Round Church
Drinks and Snacks will be served.
CURS Annual Formal Dinner
Every Michaelmas Term CURS holds a formal dinner to celebrate yet another successful year. The committee would like to extend its invitation to anybody wishing to join the fun.
WHEN: FRIDAY, 30TH OCTOBER, 7PM
WHERE: CHURCHILL COLLEGE
PRICE: 10 pounds
If you are interested please hurry, places are very limited!
Please send your request to: Ekaterina.Shipigina|at|russiancambridge.org
CURS punting
Why not indulge in punting – a traditional Cambridge pastime? If you
missed the Squash or really loved it, or if you would like to meet some
old CURS buddies, then this is the event for you.
WHEN: 1PM, Sunday 18th October 2009
WHERE: Meet at Trinity College Main Gate
CURS conversational evening
During Term-Time CURS hold weekly conversational evenings, for everybody willing to speak and practice the Russian language. Our evenings take place in the form of topical discussions and quizzes. This is also an opportunity to find out more about the Russian Tradition, Culture, History and much more. Not to mention, this is a great way to make new friends. So please come and drop by!!!
WHEN: 8PM, Wednesday
WHERE: Grads Cafe, Top Floor, University Centre
Granta Place, Mill Lane,Cambridge, CB2 1RU
UNI CENTRE WEBSITE:
http://www.unicen.cam.ac.uk/