The Warm Heart of Novosibirsk

I had a beyond fantastic trip to Novosibirsk this year. The purpose of the journey was to be a part of a concert at the new, Arnold Kats State Concert Hall with the truly talented group of musicians of the Novosibirsk Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra. The concert was in two parts, the first was with Novosibirsk piano player, Roman Stolyar with his original compositions and the second half was with me, singing songs from the American Songbook, Singers & Songwriters material and some American Popular musics.

The Novosibirsk Philharmonic Society puts on several different music events that includes the chamber orchestra, the philharmonic orchestra, the SibJazz Festival and also many other musical performance events.

2 years ago I was a part of the SibJazz Festival. My performance received a very positive response, so I was contacted again the following year and asked if I would be interested in returning in 2014 to work with the chamber orchestra. Of course, I was thrilled to be able to work with these amazing and talented musicians. We made the arrangements and I was, once again, heading to Siberia!!!

People hear Siberia and they think, cold, desolate place. The cold part is right, some parts are desolate but Novosibirsk is a large, vibrant city. A city rich in history and culture. Music is a large part of that culture and the audiences who attend the concerts that are hosted by the Novosibirsk Philharmonic Society are filled with warm and passionate people with a deep love of good music.

The three lovely ladies who handle these arrangements, make it such a pleasure to make this journey. Aliona Bolkvadze, Natalia Miller & Anastasia Sheveleva. I can't forget the artistic guidance from the leader and talented violinist of the chamber orchestra, Yulia Rubina.

The song list that I performed with this great group:

I Loves You Porgy

April In Paris

The Island

Dindi

Everything Must Change

And I Love Him

Don't Explain

When I Fall In Love

I am humbled by some of the incredible music opportunities that have come my way. I truly look forward to a future of more cultural and artistic co operations with Novosibirsk Philharmonic Society.

 Later fa you!!
Jetsetting Diva, out.

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