Albert Kuvezin will perform in Gorno-Altaisk

   gornoaltaisk.info, translated by Heda Jindrak
1 October 2012

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On 1 October at the Drama Theatre of Republic Altai, an unusual concert will take place - three ethno-style musicians who are famous not just in Russia but abroad as well will perform on one stage - Albert Kuvezin, Yuliana Krivoshapkina and Bolot Bairyshev.

Albert Kuvezin is without any exaggeration a world star from Tuva, leader of ethno-rock group "Yat-kha". Master of Tuvan throat-singing (khoomei), Kuvezin is recognized a the owner of the lowest voice on the planet. He had an occasion to sing a duet with Sting. In 2002 group "Yat-kha" received a prize BBC Awards in the World Music category as the best group of Asia-Pacific region.

"There are two unique voices on the Earth, and they belong to Pavarotti and Kuvezin", - said the well known music critic Artem Troitskiy.

Yuliana is a talented vocalist and a master of khomus from Yakutia. Last year at an international festival competition she was awarded the title "Virtuoso khomus-player of the world".

Finally, Bolot Bairyshev is indisputably the most famous and titled artist of the republic. He is a Meritorious artists of Republic Altai and Russian Federation, performer of the traditional Altai throat-singing - kai. He plays the national instruments - khomus, topshuur and shoor expertly. Bolot Bairyshev has participated in numerous festivals and music projects all over the world: in Austria, Norway, Turkey, Japan, France, Germany, Spain, and elsewhere.

Each of the participants in this concert is a laureate of many prestigious festivals and contests. Each of them is involved in popularization of ethnic music both in Russia and abroad..

Both Albert Kuvezin and Yuliana Krivoshapkina have already performed on the same stage with Bolot Bairyshev. This does not make today's concerts any less unique. When artists of such caliber get together, vivid and memorable impressions are guaranteed.




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