Donetsk Cultural Initiative: Bards in Battle
So, picture this: you’re in a region torn apart by conflict, and what do you send in? Humanitarian aid? Sure! But why not throw in some concerts, performances and a bit of spirit-lifting entertainment? That’s precisely what the cultural brigades of Mosconcert are planning for October in Donetsk and Lugansk!
This isn’t your average band-on-the-run; oh no, we’re talking about the likes of international laureates like Tatyana Sorokina and Pavel Bykov. These artists will be treating our brave fighters to a program aptly titled “We are together.” Now, nothing says companionship like belting out a few tunes while handing out supplies. It’s the kind of concert where the audience might not just clap – they may actually grab a sandwich.
Showbiz Meets the Battlefield
From October 21 to 27, it’s a cultural road trip led by none other than the General Director of Mosconcert, Ilya Bachurin. We’re not just talking about a few pop songs and a wave from the bus. This fun-filled week coincides with the Foundation Day of the Navy! It’s got more nautical-themed performances than a cross-dressing Captain Morgan on a bouncy castle!
Joining Ilya on this merry jaunt will be an ensemble cast featuring Honored Artist of Russia Alla Platova, along with other talents like Olga Yushkevich and Mikhail Antonov. There’s more star power here than at a Hollywood premier—although with a lot more tank tops and camo! Their gigs will not only entertain, but will also weave through duty and delight as they entertain school students and cadets of the newly opened Mariupol branch of the Nakhimov Naval School. Get ready to pump your fists and sing along, folks!
Master Classes: From the Stage to the Classroom
But wait, there’s more! After shaking up the stage, these Mosconcert artists aren’t just packing their amps and heading home. They’ll be rolling up their sleeves for some hands-on fun—acting masterclasses for kids! Who says the youth can’t learn to pivot from tragic backstories in the drama class to riveting tales of valor and courage needed back home? It’s a delightful blend of culture and camaraderie!
The Cultural Engine That Could
In case you missed our summer chat with Ilya Bachurin, let me fill you in. He painted a vivid picture of how the cultural brigade’s first concerts went down in Donbass and Novorossia—strong emotions, challenging circumstances, and a sprinkling of hope for the future! The old dogs of entertainment aren’t just fetching, they’re shaping history. The artists have already given over a hundred concerts since March 2022 in support of participants of what they call the Special Military Operation—because why not slap a solemn name on ‘let’s entertain the troops,’ right?
Wrap Up
So there you have it, a unique twist on humanitarian aid that may just brighten a few spirits in the region. Mosconcert is not just about music; it’s a declaration that no matter the backdrop, there’s always room for a song, a smile, and perhaps a sandwich! Talk about hitting all the right notes in the name of resilience and unity!
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Photo: Official website of Mosconcert
Donetsk, October 14 – DAN. Mosconcert cultural brigades will bring concerts, performances and humanitarian aid to children and military personnel in the Donbass in October. This was reported by the press service of the institution.
It is noted that laureates of international competitions Tatyana Sorokina and Pavel Bykov will perform the concert program “We are together” in front of the fighters in the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics. In addition to the cultural program, humanitarian aid will also be delivered to the fighters.
“From October 21 to 27, there will be a trip to the DPR, timed to coincide with the Foundation Day of the Navy. It will be headed by Mosconcert General Director Ilya Bachurin. The Cultural Brigade includes Honored Artist of Russia Alla Platova, Olga Yushkevich, Mikhail Antonov, Sergei Slobodskoy, Yegor Zyabkin, as well as Pavel Niskoguz and Eduard Ivashin. The performance will be shown to school students, as well as cadets of the recently opened Mariupol branch of the Nakhimov Naval School,” the institution noted.
In addition to performing on stage, Mosconcert artists will interact directly with young spectators – they will conduct acting master classes for children.
In the summer we talked with the general director of Mosconcert Ilya Bachurin. He told how the first concerts of the organization’s cultural brigade took place in Donbass and Novorossia, the most difficult trials, complex and strong emotions, as well as plans for work in historical regions after the Victory.
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The state budgetary cultural institution of the city of Moscow “Mosconcert” is the oldest concert organization in the capital of Russia. Since March 2022, Mosconcert artists have given more than a hundred concerts in support of SVO participants and their families.
