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“Discovering New Talents World” The Business Курьер 2015
"I cordially thank the organizers of this festival of art - those who create spiritual values, who helps people appreciate and understand the beauty."
Oleg Smolin, Education Committee, Russian State Duma 2016
Letter from the deputy of the State Duma
STARS OF THE ALBION. Grand Prix 2018. 5th International Performing Arts Festival & Competition. London.
Dates: 16 - 18 February 2018
Disciplines:
- Singing (classical, contemporary, folk)
- Instrumental playing (solo and ensemble)
- Dance (ballet, modern, historical dance, street-dance)
- Music theatre
- One man show
- Performance in Fine Art
- Performance in Photography
Age category: Children from 6 y.o. & adults, no age limit.
Applications deadline: 30 December 2017 (international contestants)
23 January 2018 (national contestants)
“Stars of the Albion” international performing arts festival & competition is the annual event which joins young extraordinary talented musicians and dancers from across the world. The project forms a unique bridge connecting different cultures and in particular of Russia and Great Britain. It aims to provide valuable opportunities for young emerging artists to perform, learn, communicate and develop.
The project is organised and promoted by Musica Nova, the International Academy of Music, a unique bilingual establishment in the UK that combines the best of British and Russian principles of teaching. It is held under the Patronage of the World Association of Performing Arts (WAPA) and is supported by the Mission of Rossotrudnichestvo and Embassy of Russian Federation in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The 4th international performing arts festival & competition “Stars of the Albion. Maslenitsa” will be held on 16 - 18 February 2018 in London. It consists of two Rounds. The first one is based on video recordings (DVD/YouTube). The second Round is opened to the public and is held at the concert hall of Mission of Rossotrudnichestvo in the UK, at the Musica Nova Academy and at the Rudolf Steiner Theatre in Central London. 44 soloists and 5 ensembles will be selected to come to London to participate in the II round. We expect participants from Great Britain, Russia, Bulgaria, Malta, Latvia, Armenia, Georgia, Ukraine, Portugal, Spain, Greece and Germany to participate in the competition.
Participation in this contest is open to artists from 6 years old with no age limit and is divided between age categories, with two options of participation as amateur or professional performers. All styles and genres can be presented for the competition programme.
This year the event will be held during one of the major Russian traditional festival’s called “Maslenitsa”. A valuable prize has been allocated for the best performance of music by a Russian composer and for the best vocal performance in Russian language.
The adjudication panel is comprised of famous musicians, composers, producers and artists, international judges.
We are looking forward to welcome you to our events.
& to extraordinary discoveries of the “Stars of the Albion” project!
More information
Founder and Executive Producer
Evgenia Terentieva
Pianist, singer, composer
Evgenia Terentieva
Pianist, singer, composer
Pianist, singer, composer, winner of international competitions and prestigious awards. She adjudicates at several international competitions in Great Britain and Europe. In 2011 Evgenia was awarded Gold Franz Kafka Medal for her outstanding contribution to the world culture and a “Queen’s Award” from the British Council. She is the CEO and an executive producer of Musica Nova, the International Academy of Music, and “Stars of the Albion” festival-contest in London.
Jury
David Serero (USA)
Baritone and Actor
David Serero (USA)
Baritone and Actor
Baritone and Actor, has received international recognition and critical acclaim from all over the world. He was honored in the WHO’S WHO America for having demonstrated outstanding achievements in the Entertainment world and contributed for the betterment of the contemporary society. www.davidserero.com
Elena Knight
Actress, director and drama teacher
Elena Knight
Actress, director and drama teacher
Elena has more than twenty years experience in acting, directing and teaching the Stanislavsky and Mikhail Chekhov’s methods, which she studied in depth at Nizhniy Novgorod Drama School affiliated to the Moscow Art Theatre. In 1995 she was voted the Best Stage Actress by the Russian Union of Theatre Practitioners. Elena now lives and works in London.
Natalia Kolosova
Theatre critic, PhD
Natalia Kolosova
Theatre critic, PhD
Natalia is theatre and opera critic and teacher of drama and theatre history. She is the author of the first dissertation in Russia about Lev Dodin and his Maly Drama Theatre and a book about the opera singer Vladimir Galouzine, written in English. Natalia has contributed numerous theatre reviews to Russian and International journals.
Tatyana Dittrich
Writer
Tatiana is a founder, director and producer of the “Goodge Street” amateur theatre group. A member of the International Union of Authors and Journalists “APIA”, a member of the “Russian Heritage” committee. She is the author of the “Everyday life of the Victorian England”.
The winner of the 3rd international competition a “Fairytale today”. Tatiana is a finalist of the Open Central Asia Forum and Literature Festival 2015 London United Kingdom.
Nika Shirocorad
Classical Concert pianist and Composer
Nika Shirocorad
Classical Concert pianist and Composer
Head of Nika Musical Theatre Academy (NMTA) in London and NMTA in Moscow (Russia), 2015.
Founder of charitable found.
"Nika Young Talents foundation", London,UK 2016.
Melanie Spanswick (United Kingdom)
Pianist, author, teacher, presenter, adjudicator
Melanie Spanswick (United Kingdom)
Pianist, author, teacher, presenter, adjudicator
Melanie Spanswick is a pianist, author, teacher, presenter, and adjudicator. She graduated with a Master’s degree in Performance Studies from the Royal College of Music in London. Her performances include appearances at many of the major UK concert halls; a solo recording and broadcasts on major radio channels. Melanie has taught the piano at Reading University and the Royal College of Music Junior Department,
Alexa Pol (United Kingdom)
Singer, choir conductor, songwriter, producer
Alexa Pol (United Kingdom)
Singer, choir conductor, songwriter, producer
Alexa Pol – singer, choir conductor, songwriter, producer, laureate of international festivals-contests, has established herself as a solo artist in the UK, Lithuania, Russia and Israel, performing on prestigious concert stages, such as: O2 Academies in London and etc. In 2010 she received Alexa became the Best Female Act in Classical Rock Radio.
Dr. Simone Spagnolo (Italy)
Composer, lecturer
Dr. Simone Spagnolo (Italy)
Composer, lecturer
Dr. Simone Spagnolo – composer, lecturer in Music Theatre at the University of Cumbria. His music has been performed in prestigious venues across the world and broadcast in the UK, Italy, USA, China, Norway and Czech Republic.
Katrina Vasilieva
Dancer, actress, choreographer
Katrina Vasilieva
Dancer, actress, choreographer
Katrina was born in Moscow, Russia. She grew up watching ballet, ice skating and gymnastics on TV, which made a strong impact on Katrina's upbringing. She started dancing at the age of 5 and fell absolutely in love with theatre. She performed for the first time as a snowflake in The Nutcracker.
Her dancing career developed from then and after graduating at the top of the class at the Dancing Academy, Katrina performed in the biggest theatres across the world as a principal dancer of Moisseyev Dance Company. At the same time, she appeared on children TV programs, in films, interviews and photoshoots.
She later appeared in the first ever Russian TV commercial and Pop Videos. After years of touring the world, she has ended up working in London's West End. She lives in the UK now and continues acting and dancing on stage and screen. She is very passionate about her career and considers her self blessed and privileged to work in the most exciting projects and with the best people in the industry.
Irina Mironova (United Kingdom)
Choreographer
Irina Mironova (United Kingdom)
Choreographer
Irina Mironova – choreographer, founder and director of the Kalinka Dance School in London.
Shalva Kavtaradze (Georgia)
Choreographer and Director of Georgian Dance School Pesvebi
Shalva Kavtaradze (Georgia)
Choreographer and Director of Georgian Dance School Pesvebi
Shalva Kavtaradze – choreographer, dancer with over 20 years dancing experience. For 8 years he was dancing in the Georgian State Dance group. He has performed in France, Switzerland, England, Italy, Germany, Poland. In August 2000 he has established children dance group “Pesveni” in London. The group performed in many charity events in London.
Natalia Varkentina (Latvia)
Violinist, orchestral musician, teacher, founder of the Bishops Stortford School of Music
Natalia Varkentina (Latvia)
Violinist, orchestral musician, teacher, founder of the Bishops Stortford School of Music
Violinist, orchestral musician, teacher, founder of the Bishops Stortford School of Music.
The ‘Stars of the Albion’ Arts Competition and Festival
Over the past few weekends I’ve been adjudicating at various competitions. On several occasions I worked alone (as an adjudicator for the British and International Federation of Music Festivals), but this past weekend, I was one of a panel of judges for the ‘Stars of the Albion’ competition. Although I enjoy both challenges, working with others is not only more interesting and convivial, but it also shares the responsibility of selecting winners (which is never an easy task).
‘Stars of the Albion’ is an international performing arts festival and competition. It’s an annual event, uniting young talented musicians and dancers from across the world. The project forms a unique bridge connecting different cultures and in particular that of Russia and Great Britain. It aims to provide valuable opportunities for young emerging artists to perform, learn, communicate and develop.
Organised and promoted by Musica Nova Academy of Music, which was founded and is owned by Russian singer, pianist and educator Evgenia Terentieva. This bilingual establishment (situated just around the corner from King’s Cross station, on Crommer Street), combines the British and Russian principles of teaching. It’s held under the Patronage of the World Association of Performing Arts (WAPA) and is supported by the Rossotrudnichestvo, the Russian cultural centre in the UK.
This is the fourth arts festival & competition. There are two rounds; the first one is based on video recordings (DVD and YouTube), and the second is open to the public and held at the concert hall of the Rossotrudnichestvo (situated just off Kensington High Street), and at the Musica Nova Academy. The Rudolf Steiner Theatre (also in London) plays host to the final awards ceremony and gala concert. Thirty international and twenty national soloists as well as five ensembles were selected to participate in the second round.
Participants hail from a large spectrum of nations including the UK, Russia, Germany, Italy, Greece, Spain, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Republic of Belarus, Bulgaria, Malta, Philippines, Latvia, Armenia, Ukraine, Ghana, and India.
I was one of four to judge the instrumental category at the Musica Nova Academy (with colleagues, Alexander Ioffe and Yuri Zhislin (both from Russia), and Natalia Varkentin (who is Latvian)). The awards were segregated into three age categories; 6 -10 years old, 11 – 15 years, and 16 years and over, and all competitors were either pianists or violinists. The standard was reasonably high; students were expected to play their programmes from memory (including the duet classes), and many performed fairly advanced pieces (particularly in the age category from 6 – 10 years).
I’m always fascinated by the repertoire chosen for such events; there was a diverse selection from a piano arrangement of the theme from Schindler’s List (John Williams) and Yiruma’s ubiquitous piano piece The River Flows In You (played by a six-year-old!), to the Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11 by Liszt. We heard several renditions of Tchaikovsky’s Melody in E Op. 42 No. 3 (for violin) as well as typical selections from the ABRSM Grade 8 repertoire.
The winners of each class perform in the final gala concert (which was held last night), and some of them also win cash prizes. Whilst we enjoyed the instrumental classes at the Musica Nova Academy, a much larger panel judged the singing classes at the Rossotrudnichestvo Cultural Centre (which were huge in comparison). I like the inclusion of multiple disciplines; there’s something for literally everyone (both amateur or professional), whether a classical performer, jazz player, pop singer, dancer, or folk musician. This flexibility will ensure that the ‘Stars of the Albion’ goes from strength to strength, and it will no doubt flourish and develop over the coming years.
Stars of the Albion Festival
The closing gala concert of the winners of the IVth International Performing Arts Festival and Contest Stars of the Albion, which took place at the Rudolf Steiner Theatre on February 19th, was a spectacular finale to a three-day celebration of talent. It united young and mature performers from all around the world: participants from Brazil, Portugal, Japan, Greece, Spain, Malta, Bulgaria, Germany, Russia, Armenia, Georgia, Latvia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom all gathered in London to demonstrate their various talents.
Never before had the festival welcomed such a great diversity of performers who enriched each other with the opportunity to explore the cultural traditions of different countries, expressed in the universal language of music and dance. The level of the performers was very high, as most of them were already winners of international competitions.
The festival was organised by the International Music Academy Musica Nova, under the patronage of the World Association of Performing Arts and with the support of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Rossotrudnichestvo in UK. The programme of the festival, apart from the competition itself, consisted of excursions, discussions and concerts. The festival opened at Rossotrudnichestvo in UK on February 17th with a beautiful solo concert by the opera singer Alfia Karimova (Kazakhstan), Honoured Artist of the Republic of Bashkortostan, and by the winner of international competitions Evgenia Terentieva (Great Britain).
The final gala concert of the winners at the Rudolf Steiner Theatre impressed the audience with its unique atmosphere, due to the unusual lighting with the use of projection and graphics and original music. The whole show looked very modern and in tune with major music festivals broadcast on TV, as the singers, musicians and dancers performed in the space created by the projection of planets, galaxies and stars, reminding us constantly of the main theme of the festival and contest. One of the most poignant moments was when eighty-five of the participants filled the stage holding the multicolured flags of their countries: this became a powerful metaphor of the unity of divided nations.
The performers were mainly quite young and were charming in their enthusiasm and professionalism. The warmest appreciation was given to the inspirational dancers from the Russian groups Solnyshko, Kazachok and Cherry Orchard, as well as from the Gypsy group Yagori. The smooth and lyrical dancing of the Georgian ensemble Pesvebi was very affecting and touching.
The vocal category was traditionally the strongest. Young female singers from different countries demonstrated great vocal technique and deep emotions. However, at times it seemed that the feelings they expressed in their songs were more suitable for older women. This is a major problem of the music industry and such competitions in general.
The Grand Prix of the festival was awarded to the nineteen-year-old singer from Armenia Mery Avetisyan, who won over the audience and the judges with her powerful and passionate rendition of Shirley Bassey’s song I Who Have Nothing. The most impressive classical singer was fourteen-year-old Alexandra Skachko, representing Great Britain, who brilliantly performed the famous and very complicated aria by Handel Lascia Сh’io Pianga; she was awarded 1st place in the second age category. Yury Verevkin, representing Russia, charmed the female part of the audience with his heart-warming performance of Russian romances and received 1st prize in the professional adult category. At the end of the concert the participants were given diplomas, memorable presents, trophies and money prizes; some of them also received invitations to other international competitions.
One of the most important and moving moments of the evening was when Evgenia Terentieva, the organiser of the project Stars of the Albion and singer, pianist, composer, teacher, producer and owner and founder of the International Music Academy Musica Nova, was awarded the Gold Medal of the World Association of Performing Arts for her outstanding contributions to world culture. This was a very well-deserved recognition of her mission to encourage and inspire young talents and to give them opportunities of a better future.
On the 28 February a Gala concert of the 3rd international performing arts competition “Stars of the Albion. Maslenitsa” was held at the Rudolf Steiner Theatre in London. The project is addressed to the year of Russian language and literature between Great Britain and Russia. The festival and competition were organized by the Russian-British Academy "Musica Nova" with the support of the Embassy of the Russian Federation, Mission of Rossotrudnichestvo in the UK and Russian Community Council in the UK.
Only 45 contestants (soloists and ensembles) were selected to the 2nd Round. The audience was treated to talented vocal, instrumental and dance performances by young artists from Great Britain, Russia, Armenia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Spain and Italy. A warm welcome was given to artists performing Russian music.
Mr Oleg Smolin, a representative of the Russian State Parliament and the 1st Deputy Head of the Educational Committee, sent an official note of support addressed to the organisers of the “Stars of the Albion. Maslenitsa” project, to all those people, who create spiritual values.
All performances at the competition were judged by distinguished artists, musicians, singers, instrumentalists, composers and producers. The Patron of “Stars of the Albion. Maslenitsa” is the People's Artist of Russia, a president of the international singing competition “Amber Nightingale” in Kaliningrad, Russia, Maestro Valeri Aliev.
Gala concert of the festival was a grand and dynamic show.
Thanks to sponsorship of "Britain Business Consulting", the prize fund of the festival increased to £1250, and the laureats of the competition received diplomas, memorable gifts and prizes, including the Grand Prix for £500 received by Seraphim Murzyukov (Russia, Moscow).
Three laureats of the competition were nominated to represent Great Britain at the World Association for the Performing Arts competition in Armenia.
www.starsofthealbion.org.uk
On the 16th of May, 2015, in the Rudolf Steiner theatre, members of the international festival-contest “Stars of the Albion” participated in an awards ceremony. The festival and event were organised by Russian British Music Academy Musica Nova.
The finale of the project consisted of a grand musical and dance show with more than 60 performers from Great Britain, Russia, Latvia, Estonia, Georgia and Armenia. The programme of the evening included classical and modern compositions for violin, piano and voice. The pieces ranged from Chopin to Debussy to Vehlyavski. The Russian musical culture presented folk songs, romances and pieces from Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky…
The contest presents an opportunity for all talented performers to showcase their talents, see other performers, battle for the first place and maybe start on their journey to stardom. This year the contest attracted a lot of interest and enthusiasm among young musicians, dancers and actors between 6 and 30 years old. The jury consisted of famous musicians, composers, producers and directors: Luba Balagova, Polina Shepherd, Lenny Lawrence, Simone Spagniolo, Alexa Pol, Grant Martirosyan, Irina Mironova and Evgenia Terentieva.
On the 26th of May, in the Rudolf Steiner Theatre, winners and laureates of the second National Festival-Contest of Arts “Stars of the Albion” performed in a Gala-Concert and attended an award ceremony. The festival and concert were organised by the Russian-British Music Academy Musica Nova.
The concert ended with a grand dance and musical show in which young talents, creative collectives and invited guests participated.
The performances, from the folk dance “Kalinka” to the traditional Italian “Santa Lucia”, were filled with different emotions and left everyone in a positive mood. I’m still humming the tune of “Hallelujah”, which was performed by Ksenia Kazintseva, and I’m remembering the emotional performance by the young Alex Pilipenko of “Two In A Café” from the movie “17 Moments Of Spring”.
The concert had pieces by composers like Debussy, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, Davis and Correa for instruments like violin and piano. There were also acts from the vocal ensemble of the Russian school “ Znaniye”, the ensemble of Russian folk song “Souvenir” and the children’s choir “Solnishko”. Performances from the dance group “Beat Street Angels”, young collectives “Pesveni” and “Akhtamar”, as well as Jorrel Simons and Nicole Vrappi were just as exciting.
Councillor Seema Kumar, from the Ealing City Hall, also attended the concert. She expressed her awe and love for the Russian culture and invited everyone to visit the recently opened library in the centre of the district.
Almost 15 years ago, Evgeniya Terentieva created the only bilingual music academy in the UK, where people of all ages can get a quality music education, which is congruent with requirements from other schools. At the Musica Nova Academy, children from as young as three and a half years of age can start their first music lessons. Older children are taught in congruence with the eight grades of the national British system. Some even go on further and achieve their diplomas.
Lessons are taught by professional teachers with degrees from conservatoires. Every student is treated with respect and individuality as Musica Nova believes that anyone is capable of achieving their musical goals.
The academy congratulates their students who have participated in the second “Stars Of The Albion” festival: Marina Glukhova, Alexandra Skatchko, Katarzhina Kubyan, Anton Solodchenko, Jordan Aldridge, Michel Eppi, Aishvaria Rajkumar, Denis Sakhnovich, Janetta Balsevich, Polina and Alina Stelmukh, Alex Pilipenko and Michelle Kugel. Participants of the contest were specifically chosed by the organisers of the festival. They performed their original acts to a group of judges and an audience which frequently acknowledged them with loud applause and “Bravo!”.
All of the participants received memorable gifts. Winners received certificates and money prizes (which were sponsored by Britannia Business Consulting). Books about Russian cities and presents were given out from the partners of the event: The Mission of Rossotrudnichestvo in the UK and the Russian Embassy.
As a young mother I was glad to see that there exists a platform of opportunities for young talents. Such beginnings are in need of support!
Musica Nova Stars of the Albion Competition 2016
The Musica Nova Russian-British Music Academy has been a thriving music education establishment for many years. Situated in London, it was founded by Russian pianist, singer, teacher, composer and educator Evgenia Terentieva, who is also the CEO. Evgenia’s academy offers a broad spectrum of music tuition from instrumental lessons, to one day intensive courses, plus copious performance platforms for students, and taught in both Russian and English.
The Academy offers a yearly competition for all age groups with various performance classes, including those for pop, folk, classical music, and dance. The contest, known as Stars of the Albion Maslenitsa, took place on Saturday, and was held at the concert hall of the Mission of Rossotrudnichestvo, in Kensington High Street, London. I was fortunate to be invited as a jury member and it was an extremely interesting event. The panel consisted of twelve judges with members from the UK, Italy, France and a selection of Russian speaking countries.
There were three categories, or age groups, which were sub-divided into singers, instrumentalists and ensembles. Starting from the very young (the youngest competitor was five!), through to adult competitors, as well as a professional category. I was surprised by the diversity and breadth of performers, from Russian folk singers, to pop singers, classical singers, musical theatre singers, dancers, and a wonderful group of Russian folklore dancers from Leeds, as well as a collection of instrumentalists. Most of the performers were of Russian speaking origin, although there were a smattering of UK entrants. This is only the third year of the competition, and it is hoped that the event will attract an increasingly international group of participants.
Beautifully presented by Evgenia (pictured above), the large audience mostly consisted of family members and teachers. An important criteria was attire and general presentation, and there were some spectacular costumes and colourful dresses. The general standard was high, with several outstanding performances.
As the afternoon drew to a close, the judges had the difficult task of nominating winners. I have never before been a member of such a large jury panel, having previously worked on my own or with one or two colleagues. Let’s just say it took a long time! Eventually, prizes were awarded and some talented young players have been offered exciting new opportunities. Contests such as this provide the perfect foil for performers to develop and hone their craft, and they also offer a superb occasion to celebrate the many facets of the performing arts.
Information
International Festival of Contemporary Arts
"New Talents World"
9-11 June 2017
“Stars of the Albion” International Festival of Contemporary Arts is an annual event which unites artists from across the world. It is a unique bridge connecting different cultures and in particular those of Russia and Great Britain. The concept of the festival brings a unique combination of different trends in art, introducing the latest tendencies in the world development of performing and artistic culture. The project aims to provide valuable opportunities for young emerging artists to perform alongside established and famous artists.
The project is organised and promoted by the international concert and educational agency Musica Nova Productions, with the support of Musica Nova, the International Academy of Music, a unique bilingual establishment in the UK that combines the best of British and Russian principles of teaching under the patronage of the World Association of Performing Arts (WAPA).
Participation in the festival is open to solo and group performers, ensembles, actors, directors, writers, artists, designers, composers, musicians and dancers. There are two contest rounds within the festival, both of them open to the public. The festival will present a wide spectrum of events including concerts, exhibitions, installations and master classes. The events will take place at the Richmond Adult Community College, “Musica Nova” Academy and the Concert Artistes Association (CAA) (Patrons: Barry Cryer OBE, The Rt. Hon. Lord Moore, Dame Judi Dench) in London. We expect participants from many different parts of the world, including France, Russia, Armenia, Ghana and the UK.
There are no limits to the choice of repertoire. Each contestant in a professional subcategory music can present one or two contrasting compositions for the total duration of up to 90 minutes. Participants in amateur subcategory are required to perform one composition for the total duration of a maximum of 50 minutes.
Participation in this contest is open to artists from 6 years old with no age limit, and is divided into age categories, with two options for participation as amateur or professional performers. All styles and genres can be presented for the competition programme.
The Festival will celebrate the Year of Science and Education between Great Britain and Russia. A valuable prize has been allocated for the best performance in the Russian language or for a piece of music written by a Russian composer.
The adjudication panel is comprised of famous theatre directors, theatre critics, artists, musicians, composers, producers, choreographers and international judges.
We look forward to welcoming you to our events and to some extraordinary discoveries!
Further information is available from www.starsofthealbion.org.uk
Applications deadline:
15 May 2017 (international contestants)
21 May 2017 (national contestants)
Disciplines:
• Musical Theatre
• Drama
• One-person show (long form monologue, stand-up comedy, magic show)
• Pantomime & Dance Theatre
• Performance in Fine Art
• Performance in crafts
• Short film and animation
• Performance in photography
• Music. Singing (classical, contemporary, folk) Instrumental playing (solo and ensemble)
• Dance
Age category:
Children from 6 y.o. & Adults, no age limit. Groups, ensemble and solo performers.
Registration Form (Download)
5th International Performing Arts Festival & Competition London
Dates: 16 - 18 February 2018
Disciplines:
• Singing (classical, contemporary, folk)
• Instrumental playing (solo and ensemble)
• Dance (ballet, modern, historical dance, street-dance)
• Music theatre
• One man show
• Performance in Fine Art
• Performance in Photography
Age category: Children from 6 y.o. & adults, no age limit.
Applications deadline: 30 December 2017 (international contestants)
23 January 2018 (national contestants)
“Stars of the Albion” international performing arts festival & competition is the annual event which joins young extraordinary talented musicians and dancers from across the world. The project forms a unique bridge connecting different cultures and in particular of Russia and Great Britain. It aims to provide valuable opportunities for young emerging artists to perform, learn, communicate and develop.
The project is organised and promoted by Musica Nova, the International Academy of Music, a unique bilingual establishment in the UK that combines the best of British and Russian principles of teaching. It is held under the Patronage of the World Association of Performing Arts (WAPA) and is supported by the Mission of Rossotrudnichestvo and Embassy of Russian Federation in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The 4th international performing arts festival & competition “Stars of the Albion. Maslenitsa” will be held on 16 - 18 February 2018 in London. It consists of two Rounds. The first one is based on video recordings (DVD/YouTube). The second Round is opened to the public and is held at the concert hall of Mission of Rossotrudnichestvo in the UK, at the Musica Nova Academy and at the Rudolf Steiner Theatre in Central London. 44 soloists and 5 ensembles will be selected to come to London to participate in the II round. We expect participants from Great Britain, Russia, Bulgaria, Malta, Latvia, Armenia, Georgia, Ukraine, Portugal, Spain, Greece and Germany to participate in the competition.
Participation in this contest is open to artists from 6 years old with no age limit and is divided between age categories, with two options of participation as amateur or professional performers. All styles and genres can be presented for the competition programme.
This year the event will be held during one of the major Russian traditional festival’s called “Maslenitsa”. A valuable prize has been allocated for the best performance of music by a Russian composer and for the best vocal performance in Russian language.
The adjudication panel
is comprised of famous musicians, composers, producers and artists, international judges.
We are looking forward to welcome you to our events to extraordinary discoveries of the “Stars of the Albion” project!
Registration Form (Download)
*venues and times may be changed
3-5 January 2018 - 1st Round by audio/video recordings (international participants)
24-25 January 2018 - 1st Round by audio/video recordings (national participants)
14 - 15 February 2018 - arrival of international participants.
Friday, 16 February 2018
18.30 - Meeting with participants, running order draw.
19.30 - Opening night and concert of laureates of “Stars of the Albion” 2013 – 2016. Address of the venue: 37 Kensington High Street, London W8 5ED.
Saturday, 17 February 2018, 11.00-18.00 1st day of the 2nd Round of the competition (music | dance), master classes & excursion (optional), free time, cultural programme. Address of the venue: 37 Kensington High Street, London W8 5ED.
Sunday, 18 February 2018, 11.00–14.00 2nd day of the 2nd Round of the competition (music | dance), excursions (optional). In the evening - awards ceremony and the Gala concert with participation of winners and celebrity guest artists. Venue: Rudolf Steiner House and Theatre, 35 Park Road, London NW1 6XT
Monday, 19 February 2018 - departure.
“Stars of the Albion”
A free choice of repertoire and languages.
For participants applying for the "Maslenitsa" award and performance prize each song in both rounds should be performed in Russian or to be written by a Russian composer.
Russian Romance nomination. A repertoire in both rounds should include one classical and one “Old Russian Style” [Starinnyi Russkii romance] or Gypsy Romance.
All compositions should be performed from memory and on the original language.
“Stars of the Albion. New Talents World”
A free choice of repertoire and languages.
The contestants at all rounds will be judged by well-known artists, musicians and representatives of media.
Winners of the “Stars of the Albion. New Talents World” will be invited to perform at the Rudolf Steiner Theatre with London Youth Orchestra.
DANCE maximum 40 points (1 – 10)
• Performance – technique, style, relevance of the repertoire performed to the age criteria of participant.
• Artistic expression, interpretation.
• Choreography
• Stage presentation, costume, attitude.
SINGING maximum 40 points (1 – 10)
• Technique – pitch and intonation, tone colour and tone quality, sound projection and microphone technique (contemporary style).
• Artistic interpretation, expression and musicianship.
• Choice of repertoire, difficulty level.
• Stage presentation, costume, attitude.
INSTRUMENTAL 40 points (1 – 10)
• Performance technique, intonation (n/a for piano), quality of tone and virtuosity.
• Artistic interpretation, expression and character, musicianship.
• Choice of repertoire and difficulty level.
• Stage presentation, attitude.
DRAMA 40 points (1 – 10)
Small forms, mono theatrical plays.
• Performance mastership – development of the theme, quality of artistic interpretation.
• Culture of performance – technique, articulation, movement, stage presentation.
• Scenery, stage decorations, costumes.
Short film and animation
• Script, directing, acting, cinematography, editing, construction, special effects, music, costumes, make up and hair styles, impact on audience.
Performance in Photography
• Concept, originality, artistic quality, composition, construction, use of light, expressiveness, costumes, make up and hairstyle.
Performance in crafts
• Conception, use of material, originality of the piece's form, quality of the technique, expressiveness, impact on the audience..
Theatre in Fine Art
• Сomposition, conception, use of colour, use of line, general technique, expressiveness, impact on the audience.
• £500 - Grand Prix.
• I place – Golden trophy and cash prize of £70.
• II place – Silver trophy.
• III place – Bronze trophy.
• £100 - A special prize for the best performance/composition on music by a Russian composer.
• Concert prizes (performances throughout the year) are awarded to the Grand Prix winner and laureates of the 1st and 2nd places.
• “Maslenitsa Performance Prize” nominated by Ensemble Productions to take part in the Gala concert pf the “Maslenitsa” International Festival of Russian Culture in London.
• Special prizes for the best dance/vocal number or choreography/ costume/ stage presence.
• A “Young Future Talent of Stars of the Albion” Diploma for the youngest contestant.
• Diploma of appreciation to teachers and directors.
1. All works must be performed from the memory except the ensemble category.
2. The competitors (except pianists) may bring their own accompanists, and, if so, must mention it in the application form. Alternatively, the Org. Committee can provide accompanists.
3. Participants are allowed to participate in several nominations.
4. Selected participants will receive awards in accordance with all listed nominations and age categories.
5. The adjudicators reserve the right not to award 1-3 prizes to competitors if they consider that the level of participants is not suitable for awarding the prize.
6. The selected participants, winners of the contest will be invited to perform at the final Gala concert.
7. The Adjudicators’ decision is final.
Technical requirements:
1. Participants must provide quality instrumental accompaniment on CD/MD bearers or live accompaniment.
2. Every recording should be presented on a separate bearer with the indication of the piece title, name of the lyricist, composer as well as the name of the contestant or a group of contestants and duration of the piece.
3. It is not acceptable for singers to perform with the pre-recorded singing backing track.
4. The representatives of each country provide also a national flag (105 – 70 cm).
Based on the marks scored, each participant will be awarded diplomas & prizes.
Registration fee*
INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS
£50 – registration fee per person (solo category), £35 per person (2 – 4 people), £30 per person (for group of 5 and more people)
£15 – ticket to the final Gala concert and awards ceremony
£30 – video recording of gala show
£25 – photographs
£20 – rehearsal with the staff accompanist (30 minutes)
Accommodation in the 3* hotel (from £400 for 4 nights).
Free of charge rehearsal studio**
Special package: £400 for 4 nights (including registration fee, accommodation in the 3* hotel with breakfast, a free entry to all festival events). As per request of the participant we can organize transfer to and from the hotel to the airport/ train station and an individual program of your stay in London. Travel expenses to / from UK and travel insurance are the sole responsibility of the participant.
NATIONAL PARTICIPANTS
£30 per person (solo category), £15 per person (2-4 people), £10 per person (5 and more people)
£15 - registration fee for RACC students per participant
£15 – ticket to the final Gala concert and awards ceremony
£30 – video recording of gala show
£25 – photographs
£20 – rehearsal with the staff accompanist (30 minutes)
Accommodation in the hotel
Free of charge rehearsal studio**
Additionally:
Music/Dance/Drama Master Classes (£50.00 per person in category solo and £30.00 for members of ensembles or groups).
*Registration fee is non-refundable.
26 - 28 February 2016
"Stars of the Albion" as a bridge between the cultures of Russia and Britain
The 3rd international contest of performing arts “Stars of the Albion” took place in London on 26 – 28 February 2016. The festival was organised by the Russian-British Academy "Musica Nova" with the support of the Embassy of the Russian Federation, Mission of Rossotrudnichestvo in the UK and Russian Community Council in the UK.
The “Stars of the Albion” contest is the annual event which joins young extraordinary talented musicians, dancers and actors. The project forms a unique bridge connecting different cultures and in particular of Russia and Great Britain. It aims to provide valuable opportunities for young emerging artists to perform, learn, communicate and develop.
Only 45 contestants (soloists and ensembles) have been selected by the organizing committee to participate in the second round. Audience According to the Head of Rossotrudnichestvo in the UK Mr. Anton Chesnokov: "The jury had a difficult task selecting the best of the best, and we really witnessed how our eyes lighted new stars, the Stars of Albion." Being a perfect opportunity for participants to explore each other culture and traditions, the Festival program was meticulously organised and provided young artists with a busy schedule comprised of performances, master classes with distinguished contemporary artists as well as a cultural program.
Talented artists representing the UK, Russia, Armenia, Latvia, Lithuania, Israel and Georgia came to London to participate in the event. For three days the audience had the opportunity to enjoy their vocal, dance and instrumental performances held at various prestigious concert halls in Central London.
This year in the jury worked outstanding artists, musicians, singers, instrumentalists and composers: HSH Princess Natalia G. Eromina-Yousoupoff (UK), Count Pierre Cheremetieff (France), Arman Gukasyan (Armenia), Simone Spagnolo (Italy), Lenny Lawrence (Italy), Melanie Spanswick (UK), Alla Komarova (Russia), Alexa Pol (UK), Polina Prutskova (UK), Daniel Keating Roberts (UK) and Shalva Kavtaradze (Georgia). The Patron of the festival is the people's artist of Russia singer Valeri Aliev.
The Gala concert of the festival was a grand, dynamic show, to reveal a stunningly high level of mastery of the participants and, therefore, a serious level of music education in the UK, Russia and European countries, who presented their talents in this competition. The winners, guests and participants of the gala concert welcomed HSH Princess Natalia G. Eromina-Yousoupoff, Count Pierre Cheremetieff, Arman Gukasyan (Armenia), the press secretary of the Russian Embassy Konstantin Shlykov and the Mayor of Camden, Councillor Larraine Revah, who addressed the audience.
Thanks to sponsorship of "Britain Business Consulting", the prize fund of the festival increased to £1250, and the winners of the competition received diplomas, memorable gifts and prizes, including the Grand Prix for £500 received by Seraphim Murzyukov (Russia). Several special prizes, participants received from the World Association for the Performing Arts, as a special prize "Stars of Albion" is the opportunity to perform in the gala show of the international festival "Maslenitsa" at the stage of Milton Court Hall (Barbican center) at 13 March 2016.
For any artist this competition is very important. This is not only a chance to win diplomas and prizes, but also is the possibility of communication, development, expansion of musical and intellectual horizons. It is a platform for the growth and development of the artistic beginning, the opportunity to compete with other talents to perform at the big stage in front of strict professional jury recommendations from well-known musicians, master classes and invaluable experience, staying in a creative mind.
The next international competition will be held in 23 – 26 February 2017, applications will be accepted until 1 February 2017.Detailed information on the competition website www.starsofthealbion.org.uk
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Kazakhstan
United Kingdom
Kazakhstan
Spain
Kazakhstan
Ghana
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Bulgaria
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Malta
United Kingdom
Latvia
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Germany
Bulgaria
United Kingdom
Armenia
Japan
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Latvia
Ukraine
Georgia
United Kingdom
Bulgaria
United Kingdom
Malta
Malta
Malta
Armenia
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Greece
Russia
Brazil
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Russia
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Latvia
I place
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Singing Solo. Contemporary.
- Age category 6 – 10 years old
- UK
II place
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Singing Solo. Contemporary.
- Age category 6 – 10 years old
- UK
III place
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Singing Solo. Contemporary.
- Age category 6 – 10 years old
- UK
I place
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Singing Solo. Musical Theatre
- Age category 6 – 10 years old
- UK
II place
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Singing Solo. Musical Theatre
- Age category 6 – 10 years old
- UK
Diploma
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Singing Solo. Diploma.
- Age category 6 – 10 years old
- UK
Special Diploma “Young Future Talent”
Special Diploma “Young Future Talent”
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Singing Solo. Special Diploma “Young Future Talent”
- Age category 6 – 10 years old
- UK
I place
- PRIZEWINNERS OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Singing Solo. Classical.
- Age category 11 – 15 years old
- UK / Russia
I place
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Singing Solo. Contemporary.
- Age category 11 – 15 years old
- Armenia
II place
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Singing Solo. Contemporary.
- Age category 11 – 15 years old
- UK
I place
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Singing Solo. Contemporary
- Age category 16+ years old
- UK
II place
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Singing Solo. Contemporary
- Age category 16+ years old
- UK
I place
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Singing Solo. Classical
- Age category 16+ years old
- UK
Diploma
- PRIZEWINNERS OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Singing Solo. Diploma.
- Age category 16+ years old
- UK
I place
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Singing Solo. PROFESSIONAL SINGERS
- Lithuania
II place
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Singing Solo. PROFESSIONAL SINGERS.
- Latvia
I place
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Instrumental Solo
- Age category 6 – 10 years old
- Russia
II place
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Instrumental Solo
- Age category 6 – 10 years old
- UK
Diploma
- PRIZEWINNERS OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Instrumental Solo
- Age category 6 – 10 years old
I place
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Instrumental Solo
- Age category 11 – 15 years old
- UK
II place
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Instrumental Solo
- Age category 11 – 15 years old
- UK
III place
- PRIZEWINNERS OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Instrumental Solo
- Age category 11 – 15 years old
- UK
Diploma
- PRIZEWINNERS OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Instrumental Solo
- Age category 11 – 15 years old
I place
- PRIZEWINNERS OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Instrumental Solo
- Age category 16+ years old
- UK
- Anton Solodchenko - Special Composition Award
I place
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Vocal Ensembles
- Mixed age category
- Leeds, UK
II place
- PRIZEWINNERS OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Vocal Ensembles
- Mixed age category.
- UK
II place
- PRIZEWINNERS OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Vocal Ensembles
- Mixed age category
- UK
Diploma
- PRIZEWINNERS OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Instrumental Solo
- Vocal/instrumental ensemble.
- Mixed age category
Grand Prix 2016
- PRIZEWINNER OF THE “STARS OF THE ALBION 2016” CONTEST 26 – 28 February 2016
- Instrumental Solo. Balalaika
- Age category 11 – 15 years old
- Russia, Moscow
I place
- Instrumental solo / violin / age category: 9 - 14 years old
- “Rossinka"
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Letter from the deputy of the State Duma
THE STATE DUMA FEDERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION OF THE SIXTH CONVOCATION
State Duma deputy
Dear friends!
I cordially greet the participants and organizers of the International Festival Competition Performing Arts "Stars of Albion. Maslenitsa "! From ancient times to the present day is a fair idea of Plato : "Music inspires the world, provides the soul wings, contributes to the flight of the imagination." And in this harsh world music remains a miracle cure to attract good and beauty. I am convinced: the pursuit of cultural development of human must unite the efforts of all of society - individuals, cultural and educational institutions, public organizations and government representatives.
I am sure that our joint work aimed at familiarizing the arts, education and public awareness, will facilitate the movement of the world to new heights of development.
I cordially thank the organizers of this festival of art - those who create spiritual values, who helps people appreciate and understand the beauty. So let accompany you good luck and in the conquest of life peaks, and the talent and hard work you have sown grain will give good seedlings!
Yours faithfully,
Oleg Smolin,
First Deputy Chairman of the Education Committee, Russian State Duma 2016
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Dear organisers,
I am writing to express our gratitude for organisation of All Britain Youth Festival-Contest of Performing Arts "Stars of the Albion".
Participation in your project was a wonderful experience for us. We are looking forward to our future co-operation and will be delighted to take part in any cultural events you may organise.
Yours sincerely
Viktoria
Matryoshki UK Team
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The Stars Of The Albion Festival is a great opportunity for musicians, singers and dancers to show their talents in a real, vivid competition for the first place against other worthy competitors. It is also organised in the capital of England which gives the participants an opportunity to perform on a big stage for the talented youth of the world. A huge thank you to all the people that organised this great festival. It gave my son an opportunity to earn his first cash prize in a competition. The sum has pleasantly surprised us.
Marina (parent)
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