Performance of the ensemble in Yelabuga as part of the anniversary tour

The Academic Ensemble of Songs and Dances of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, under the direction of its artistic director and chief conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Major General Viktor Eliseev, continues its anniversary tour of the cities of Tatarstan. Today, on June 17, 2023, the Ensemble performed a concert in Yelabuga.

Yelabuga is a beautiful ancient town on the right bank of the Kama River (it celebrated its millennium in 2007). It is known far beyond the borders of Tatarstan for its developed industry, unique architectural appearance, and rich historical and cultural traditions. Yelabugans are rightfully proud of the well-deserved UNESCO Medal for the Preservation of Historical Heritage (2000). The population of Yelabuga is multi-ethnic, and Russian and Tatar cultures coexist harmoniously.

Today, the City Palace of Culture of the Yelabuga Municipal District on Neftyanikov Avenue was filled with a festive atmosphere. It seemed as if the entire city had come to experience the art of the renowned Ensemble, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

The concert opened with the patriotic song "You, My Russia" (music by S. Tulikov, lyrics by S. Ostrovoy), performed by the Ensemble's soloist and People's Artist of Russia Natalia Eliseeva, which set the solemn tone for the entire event.

The theme of love for the Motherland, patriotism, and responsibility for Russia's fate is close and understandable to all Russians, regardless of their nationality or age. The audience listened with special feeling to the works performed in the concert: "March of the Gunners" (T. Khrennikov, V. Gusev)," Song of War Correspondents "(M. Blanter, K. Simonov; soloist – Honored Artist of the Republic of Dagestan Alexey Kholyavko)," Soldier's Suite " arranged by A. Kukharenko (soloists: Honored Artist of the Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria).Alexander Kochov, Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Igor Safonov, Honored Artists of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Mikhail Zaraev and Evgeny Yakhin, Konstantin Kuzmin, Alexey Bosykh, Viktor Lezhnin), "Smuglyanka" (A. Novikov, Ya. Shvedov; soloist-Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Grigory Yakovlev), "Russia free" (A.Novikov, S. Alymov, soloist-Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Volzhanin), " Valor and Honor "(author – A.V. Zaitsev; soloist – Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev)," For the Donbass " (S. Voitenko, A. Ganichev; soloist – Honored Artist of the Republic of Dagestan Alexey Kholyavko).

The repertoire of the Rosgvardia Song and Dance Ensemble is very diverse. In addition to war-time songs and songs by Soviet composers, each performance also includes folk songs, old romances, and modern vocal and choreographic compositions. Today's concert program is no exception. The audience warmly received the lyrical song "Give me a handkerchief" (G. Ponomarenko, M. Agashina; soloist-People's Artist of Russia Natalia Eliseeva), comic songs: "I'll take you to the tundra" (M. Fradkin, M. Plyatskovsky; soloists: Honored Workers of Culture of the Republic of Buryatia Ruslan Samozhapov and Norpol Tsydenov) and "Marusya" from the film "Ivan Vasilyevich changes his profession" (A. Zatsepin, L. Derbenev; soloist-People's Artist of Russia Grigory Pinyasov), the song "I'll go out in the field at night with a horse" (I. Matvienko, A. Shaganov), performed by the vocal octet of the Ensemble (head-Honored Artist of the Republic of Ingushetia Sergey Bazylko), as well as Choreographic compositions: "Home with Victory", "Golden Khokhloma" (staged by the Honored Artist of Russia Pyotr Kovalev), the sailor's dance "Yablochko", the vocal and dance composition "Gypsy Fantasy" (arranged by I. Golubev and I. Golubev).Kadomtseva, soloists: Natalia Eliseeva, Alexey Dmitriev, Evgeny Nasonov), the musical composition "Ural Dance" (quartet of balalaika players; conductor – Ivan Stepanov).

The Ensemble's soloists, Honored Artist of Russia Alexey Dmitriev and Ruslan Abdrafikov, provided the audience with a lot of positive emotions by performing songs in the Tatar language: the Tatar folk song ("Ak Idel Katy Aga") (A. Dmitriev) and the unofficial anthem of the Tatar people, "Min Yaratam Sine Tatarstan" ("I Love You, Tatarstan") (A. Andreev, R. Rekypov; soloist: Ruslan Abdrafikov).

The concert traditionally ended with the "Farewell to the Slavonic" march (V. Agapkin, V. Lazarev) performed by the Ensemble's choir and orchestra.

The audience did not let the artists leave the stage for a long time, thanking them with prolonged applause. On behalf of all the residents of Yelabuga, Rustem Nureev, the Head of the Yelabuga Municipal District of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Mayor of Yelabuga, expressed his gratitude to the Ensemble.

The concert was hosted by Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation, Honored Artist of Russia, Colonel Igor Shustikov.

The anniversary concert tour of the Academic Ensemble of Song and Dance of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation, led by the artistic director and chief conductor, People's Artist of Russia, Major General Viktor Eliseev, continues to tour the cities of Tatarstan.