LYRA The Russian Vocal

Ensemble of St. Petersburg

Concert, Sunday, May 17, 2009

Video Part 2

Below are video clips of music from the LYRA Concert at St. John in the Wilderness on May 17, 2009. These are posted with the generous permission of LYRA. CD's of LYRA's recordings of Russian sacred music and folk music can be purchased through the LYRA website.

 

     

 

Continued from Video Part 1

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Let Us Come and Sing to the Lord

Russian Sacred Music. Let Us Come and Sing to the Lord. LYRA, the Russian Vocal Ensemble of St. Petersburg

 

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May the Mercy of the Lord Be With You

Russian Sacred Music. May the Mercy of the Lord Be With You. LYRA, the Russian Vocal Ensemble of St. Petersburg

 

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In the Forge

Russian Folk Music. In the Forge. LYRA, the Russian Vocal Ensemble of St. Petersburg

 

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Black Browed Black Eyed Fellow

Russian Folk Music. Black Browed Black Eyed Fellow. LYRA, the Russian Vocal Ensemble of St. Petersburg

 

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Kupalinka

Russian Folk Music. Kupalinka. LYRA, the Russian Vocal Ensemble of St. Petersburg

 

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Yurachka

Russian Folk Music. Yurachka. LYRA, the Russian Vocal Ensemble of St. Petersburg 

 

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Why Should I Grieve

Russian Folk Music. Why Should I Grieve. LYRA, the Russian Vocal Ensemble of St. Petersburg 

 

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From Behind the Island

Russian Folk Music. From Behind the Island. LYRA, the Russian Vocal Ensemble of St. Petersburg

 

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Journey Song

Russian Folk Music. Journey Song. LYRA, the Russian Vocal Ensemble of St. Petersburg

 

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O Shenandoah

American Folk Music. O Shenandoah. LYRA, the Russian Vocal Ensemble of St. Petersburg

 

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Continued from Video Part 1

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The Artists

 

Anna Makarenko, soprano

Despite the fact she is still a student at the St. Petersburg conservatory (the highest level of musical education in Russia) Ms. Makarenko already has much opera singing experience as a member of the School of the Vocal Mastership by Mariinsky Opera House in St. Petersburg.

 

Olga Guseva, mezzo-soprano

Ms. Guseva graduated from St. Petersburg conservatory as an opera singer. Since then she has pursued a career presenting solo recitals across Europe and collaborating with different choirs and orchestras on the continent.

 

Sergey Tupitsyn, tenor

Though Mr. Tupitsyn graduated in 1994 from St. Petersburg conservatory as Choir Conductor, he has also had postgraduate studies at the St. Petersburg High School of Economy (2000). From 1992 - 2000 he was a singer of the "Konevets" male choral quartet, performing over 1,000 concerts in different countries of the world. Now he spends his time as both a singer and a manager of LYRA.

 

Jury Gerasimov, baritone

Mr. Gerasimov graduated from St. Petersburg Academy of Culture in 1998. Now he is a Principal Conductor in the Transfiguration Cathedral, one of the main cathedrals of St. Petersburg. He has had much experience in performing Russian and European medieval music permanently taking a part in various seminars and festivals both in Russia and in Western European countries.

 

Miroslav Alexeev, bass

Mr. Alexeev is one of the eldest members of LYRA. Having a very deep voice, he often sings as special guest soloist in many of the choirs of St. Petersburg.