Lobachevsky University Choir wins prizes at the Choral Games of Siberia 2024
The Third International Festival-Competition of choirs and singing groups "Choral Games of Siberia" has concluded in Omsk. During four days, groups from all over Russia competed for the titles of laureates and winners in special nominations. Lobachevsky University choir also took part in the festival-competition.
The final stage of the Choir Games brought together ensembles and choirs from different parts of Russia. They performed in three categories: academic, folk and popular music. The participants included both amateur and professional ensembles.
At the conclusion of the competition programme, the UNN Choir was awarded:
- a Laureate diploma of the 1st degree in the category "Academic Music";
- a Laureate diploma of the 1st degree in the category "Popular Music".
Moreover, the Choir received the Audience Award, and the Choir Director Larisa Erykalova was awarded the special prize "Best Conductor".
"This was our first time in Omsk over the 75-year history of the Choir. We are very happy that in our Choir's anniversary year we took part in such a significant event that brought together more than 50 ensembles. I can note the excellent organisation of the festival and a rich programme. We had several performances: in the organ hall of the Omsk Philharmonic Society, at the concert hall, and at the Vrubel Museum of Fine Arts. The whole team was very good. We are always determined to win, and we go to any competition fully prepared. Experience, hard work and diligence always give excellent results. We always get an enthusiastic reception!", said Larisa Erykalova, the Choir's artistic director and chief conductor.
