Stage-Plan

To perform the Ensemble needs only 9 m² (naturally more if it is possible) and 4 chairs on the stage. Because only acoustic instruments are being used, no further electronic amplification is necessary in good acoustic conditions.

For Open - Air - Concerts 6 microphones are needed for instrumental amplification and another two for vocals.

Repertoire

The repertoire of the Ensemble includes classic Russian folk music especially folk songs, romantics and Cossack songs and will contain nearly 4 hours of music. Most commonly are played the arrangements made by Viktor Skriptchenko.

Program example

Part 1

Part 2

Musical concept

By using traditional and romantic folk songs, the Ensemble composes advanced arrangements under the leadership of its conductor. These are so elaborate that no sequence is repeated. During a concert, the continuous alternation of the main solo parts of various instruments provides the artists with the opportunity to rapidly exchange their instruments. Ultimately, this enables them to create the impression of a larger ensemble.

Accordingly, traditional folk - music is performed alongside charming countryside humor. Nevertheless it is arranged and performed on an advanced musical level, by highly qualified and musically well educated artists.

Members and Instruments

The Ensemble unites a group of well selected first class artists. These artists distinguish themselves from most other Cossack-Ensembles that one usually encounters on the Western-European music market, by their authentic "Donic" origin. Each artist owns a membership passport of the Doncossack - Association, as well as a conservatory musical degree. They are well known in expert -Russian folklore circles.

Andrey Rostov: Baritone
examination at the University Rostov
Soloist of the St. Petersburg Opera

Alexandra Gontcharowa: Mezzo Soprano (folk voice)
examination at the University of Art Moscow,
"Deserved Artist of Russian Federation"

Viktor Skriptchenko: Balalaika-Prima, Concertinas, Shaleika
examination at the University Saratov
“Deserved Manager of culture of Russian Federation"

Anatoliy Pogorelskich: Domra-Prima, Domra-Old, recorders, Shaleikas
examination at the University of Art Voronezh

Alexander Danko: accordion
examination at the University of Art Rostov

Valeriy Pisarenko: Balalaika-Contrabass, guitar
examination at the University of Art Poltava

Lidia Skriptchenko: Gusli (Key-Harp), Domra-Old, Violin

examination at the University of Taganrog

Danil Skriptchenko: Percussion, Gudok, Viola
examination at the University of Taganrog