ensemble Vdohnovenjie
The ensemble of the violinists "Vdohnovenjie"(transl. - Inspiration) was founded in 1996 by Elena YANOVA. Now it is well known in many regions of Russia and abroad.
“Vdohnovenjie" is a unique ensemble. Little children participate in ensemble with more senior children and young people. Age of participants - from 5 to 22 years old. All violinist of ensemble are students of Elena Yanova.
Annually, the ensemble gives many concerts (more than 300 concerts for 15 years) in the diversified halls from philharmonic up to schools and hospitals. Repertoire of ensemble consists of more than 30 famous and lesser known miniatures - the greatest musical masterpieces - arrangements from the violin, piano, symphonic, opera and ballet repertoire scored for two, three and four different voices. The ensemble "Vdohnovenjie" present a wide diversity of styles from early Baroque through Classical and Romantic music to Modern masterpieces including Folk and Jazz styles.
In repertoir of ensemble there are such works as J.S.Bach – Chaconne, Concerto d-moll BWV 1043, J.Pachelbel - Canon D-dur, J.Haydn - Kinder Symphony, P.Tchaikovsky - Child Album, op.39, М. de Falia - Spanish Dance, A,Piazzolla, S.Joplin, folk music and many others. All arrangements for ensemble are made by E. Yanova. Duration of the concert program - 2 hours and more.
Ensemble has achieved significant successes and has received high estimation of many well-known musicians such as Giya Kancheli, Vladimir Spivakov, Sergey Kravchenko, Ralf Petersen (his pieces are in repertoir of ensemble).
The ensemble of the violinists "Vdohnovenjie" has the certificate "The Participant of the concert programs of The Vladimir Spivakov International Charity Foundation".
The ensemble is the prizewinner of the international musical festivals. In 2002 it had great success at the 4th International Music Festival of Rhodes, 8-12 May 2002 and obtained a general recognition with spectators and organizers of a festival. Organizers of festival have rendered ensemble great honour by which anybody from other participants has not been awarded - the ensemble acted during all 5 days of Festival, including at concerts of opening and closing. As a result of this success the ensemble of violinists “Vdohnovenjie” has received a title of the prizewinner of a festival.
The ensemble gives many charitable concerts in orphanages, hospitals, old people's home, TV maraphons, etc.
The concert for children who became victims of the terrorist act in Beslan was one of most important for ensemble
The ensemble was gave concerts in different halls includinging the most prestigious halls:
- Government of Russia - Gosstroy (Moscow);
- Moscow Kremlin - Armoury Palace (Moscow);
- Moscow International Performing Arts Center;
- The State Central Concert Hall "Russia" (Moscow);
- N.Rerikh Museum Center (Moscow);
- Sheremetev Palace (St. Petersburg);
- The Yusupov Palace on the Moika (St. Petersburg);
- The Kikin Palace (St. Petersburg);
- The National Theatre of Rhodes (Greece);
- The Rostov regional philarmonic society (Rostov-on-Don);
- The Rostov state music theatre (Rostov-on-Don);
- The Lipetsk regional philarmonic society (Lipetsk);
- The Khrennikov Hall (Eletz);
- The Alferaki Palace (Taganrog);
- The Organ and Chamber Music Hall (Sochi) ;
and many others.
All concerts of ensemble always pass with great success and are interesting both adult, and youth, and children.
As "The Participant of the programs of The Vladimir Spivakov International Charity Foundation" the ensemble took part in programs of V.Spivakov Charity Foundation:
“Children to Children” - series of concerts given by young musicians of ensemble at schools, orphanages and hospitals in Russian towns such as Moscow, Rostov-on-Don, Sochi, Lipetsk, Novocherkassk.
Concert in Sochi
Concert in Lipetsk
“Culture for the Third Millennium. Generation 21st Century” - concerts at the museums of Moscow, in particular, at the N.Rerikh Museum Center, at the Armoury Palace of the Moscow Kremlin
“Children Overboard” - program of spiritual rehabilitation of children and youth in imprisonment carried out with an active support of the President Administration and the Ministry of Justice. In the frameworks of this program ensemble “Vdohnovenjie” gave concert in Azov juvenile colony.
“Children of the world against terrorism” is the motto of the International Festival “Moscow Meets Friends” which will be carried by Spivakov Foundation. The initiative “Children of the world against terrorism” has received approval of UNO and UNESCO, of the Presidents of the Russian Federation and of the USA, of well-known politician, public figures and religious leaders from all over the world.
The festival is an annual event reuniting young talents of Russia, the CIS and many countries such as Great Britain, Germany, Egypt, Israel, Spain, Italy, Poland, the USA, France and other. The ensemble “Vdohnovenie” took part in this festivals and had a great success.
One of the most young talented musicians of ensemble is Anna Yanova. She play her solo in most concerts. Anna is prizewinner of International Music Competitions and Festivals and she have own certificate "The Participant of the programs of The Vladimir Spivakov International Charity Foundation".
In April, 2004 V. Spivakov gave master-class for Anna.
The frames of this master-class was shown on TV by the central television channel of Russia September, 11, 2004 in the film "Bravo, maestro!" which was devoted to 60 anniversary of V.Spivakov.
One of the most important concerts of ensemble took place in April, 2005 Ensemble became the prizewinner of the Second Moscow Festival, devoted to the 60 anniversary of the Great victory over Nazi Germany in World War II and in April, 18th, 2005, representing Southern federal region of Russia, with great success has acted in the Final concert of Festival which has taken place in one of the most important concert halls of Russia in the State Central Concert Hall "Russia" (3500 spectators) in Moscow.
In April 2006 ensemble has been invited to musical festival "Musicales in palaces of St.-Petersburg ". At this festival two big concerts have been given by ensemble in "Kikiny Palace" and The Yusupov Palace. It is great honour to act in the historical centers of St.-Petersburg and Russia.
The Yusupov Palace, a unique historical landmark of St. Petersburg and Russia. White Column Hall - the biggest in the Yusupov palace and it has fine acoustics properties. Orchestras conducted by Y.Temirkanov, S.Gorkovenko, "Кremlin" orchestra, «Chamber Soloists of Saint Petersburg» ensemble and others had several opportunities to estimate advantages of this magnificent concert hall.
On April, 16th, 2006 the ensemble “Vdohnovenie” with great success has acted with a concert in White Column Hall of a Yusupov Palace before Russian and foreign spectators (http://www.youtube.com/user/Vdohnovenjie#p/u/24/uYyOy6ZqAqw).
On November, 12th, 2006 the ensemble of violinists "Vdohnovenjie" has celebrated the 10-years anniversary with a concert - "10 years - thanks to and against". On rehearsal of this concert an outstanding composer of the present Giya Kancheli has visited. It has very highly estimated a professional level of ensemble. This estimation became a gift by an anniversary. Concert has passed with great success. The hall was full and it was happiness that we have so many admirers.
(http://www.youtube.com/user/Vdohnovenjie#p/u/32/Czeqv2n95mc)
In January, 2007 the ensemble has acted with the big solo concert in Alferaki Palace in the city Taganrog. The beautiful palace having remarkable acoustics has been added in the list of palace halls in which played ensemble.
(http://www.youtube.com/user/Vdohnovenjie#p/u/33/JNsHwySZi5c)
On April, 15th, 2007 the ensemble “Vdohnovenie” with great success has acted with a concert in Sheremetev Palace (St. Petersburg). It is unique historical and cultural monument of 18 century. Since the early 19th century, Sheremetev Palace was one of centres of St. Petersburg’s cultural life. And now the museum is a popular place for concerts.
It was one of the best concerts of ensemble
All best from repertoir of ensemble have sounded at this concert. It is especially possible to mark out Carmen-suite arrangement which Elena Janova has made shortly before this concert (http://www.youtube.com/user/Vdohnovenjie#p/u/35/uGnIJR3Rg7Y). Magnificent acoustics of hall inspired ensemble and has allowed all its participants to show great skill and to win the exacting audience of St.-Petersburg.
In 2008 in ensemble alternation of generations has begun. It is feature of youth collectives. But the ensemble has continued the concert activity.From February till April 2008 ensemble acts with 3 concerts in the Rostov regional philharmonic society.
In 2008 Elena has made for ensemble arrangement of music from ballet written by Karen Khatcharyan (nephew of Aram Khatcharyan) "Chipollino". Ballet is based on Gianni Rodari's tale about vegetables. The story of a naughty "green onion" character called Chipollino is very popular in Russia. All Russian children love cartoon film Chipollino with this music very much.
This suite was performed many times and each time with the great success. But the most important performance was in Moscow International Performing Arts Center in 2010.
(http://www.youtube.com/user/Vdohnovenjie#p/u/5/lm8IXaukabo)
In Marth, 2011 the ensemble has acted with the big solo concert in Alferaki Palace in the city Taganrog. In this concert new arrangement of Elena Yanova of one of the most difficult music works - Chaconne of J.S.Bach has sounded for the first time.
(http://www.youtube.com/user/Vdohnovenjie#p/u/2/ToMHcCbrtFY)