March 24, 2025, starts at 7 p.m.
Chamber Hall
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The parade of soloists of the Osipov National Folk Instruments Orchestra of Russia
Daria Rubtsova was born in 1993 into a Cossack family. She began studying music in earliest childhood and became a member of the Kazachata (Little Cossacks) children’s performance group at the age of 4. At the age of 15, she became a soloist of the Russkaya Udal ("Russian Daring") State Orchestra of the Adygeya Republic Philharmonic Society (with Anatoly Shipitko as Artistic Director and Chief Conductor). With these ensembles, she has toured villages and towns in Russia, as well as European countries (Poland, Germany, Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria, etc.)
After graduation from Astrakhan State Conservatory (Solo Folk Singing department), Daria became prize-winner of Russian and international competitions including the 7th International Pop Singing Competition (Bulgaria, 2008, 1st Class Diploma), 7th Open International Competition of Pop and Folk Art Diamonds of Russia (Moscow, 2012, Grand Prix), International Vocal Competition Baltiyskaya Feeriya (Baltic Extravaganza) (St Petersburg, 2012, 1st Class Diploma).
Since November 2012, she has been a soloist of the N. P. Osipov State Russian Folk Orchestra. She is actively involved in concert and touring activities as a member of the Young Soloists Ensemble and Balalaika Sextet of the Osipov Orchestra.
Yekaterina Mochalova (domra, mandoline)