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1. Russian Consul visit to Melbourne
Unfortunately, we do not yet have any news of when the Russian Vice-
Consul and her staff will be in Melbourne next. Please continue to
read the eVestnik and listen to the Russian radio programs. If you
have any questions please ring the Consulate on (02) 9326 1866 or
Embassy (02) 6295 9474.
2. Did you know…?
FIRST RUSSIAN IMPERIAL CONSUL
Alexey Dmitrievich Putiata was the first official Russian
representative here in Australia. He was appointed as first Russian
Imperial consul in Melbourne on 14th July 1893 by the Highest Decree
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire. A.D.Putiata,
who had the rank of College counselor, arrived in Australia at the
beginning of January 1894. Having settled in Melbourne, Alexey
Dmitrievich was received by the Governor of Victoria, Lord Houpton,
and advised him, that appointment of consul to Melbourne reflected the
desire of the Russian Imperial Government to get further acquainted
with the commercial, economic, political and social development of the
young, and yet flourishing state.
Alexey Dmitrievich began his diplomatic career in 1885 as Second
secretary in the Russian Mission in Bucharest, and then as diplomatic
agent in Odessa. He died in Melbourne on 16 December 1894.
3. Do you know anyone famous…?
Anna Pavlova (1881-1931). The story of ballet in Australia owes a
great deal to the 1929 visit of legendary ballerina Anna Pavlova. Her
Australian tour generated enormous interest in dance.
4. Talk and Discussion
“Carbon Price & how the Government arrived at the current policy.”
Come and hear a talk on the above topic and participate in some lively
discussion after the talk. Thursday, 7th July at 6.30 pm.
Russian House Cultural Advancement Society, 118 Greeves Street,
Fitzroy.
Cost: FREE, except for a shared contribution to the cost of pizzas as
refreshments after the event.
5. St Vladimir’s Grand Ball
The theme for this year is “A Russian Fairy Tale – The Firebird” This
WILL BE the event of the year. To be held in the luxurious
surroundings of the Plaza Ballroom, Regent Theatre, 191 Collins
Street, Melbourne. Commencing at 7pm, Friday 9th September. Book your
place or table by visiting www.rerc.org.au or ringing 9415 7955. First
ten tables eligible for early-bird priced tickets.
6. Help with accessing the internet
If you require some help in filling in forms/documents, especially for
the Russian Federation Consulate/Embassy or assistance in accessing
the internet for any sort of information, please make an appointment
to see Yuliya. Please ring 9415 6444 and leave a message. Yuliya will
be at the RERC Fitzroy office (118 Greeves Street, corner Gore
Street), every Friday from 10am until 12pm. Note that neither Yuliya
nor RERC can give Migration advice and are not qualified to provide
legal advice.
Если вам требуется помощь в заполнении бланков/документов для
отправления в посольство РФ по Интернету или просто помощь в
пользовании Интернетом для поиска информации любого плана, пожалуйста,
запишитесь на прием к Юлии в Русском Доме. Оставьте сообщение на номер
9415-6444. Юлия будет доступна в Фицрое каждую пятницу, утром с 10 до
12. Примите во внимание, что ни Юлия, ни Русское Этническое
Представительство не предоставляют миграционную помощь и не дают
юридических консультаций.
7. Do you know this person?
The Australia Red Cross has sent us a letter requesting the
community’s assistance in locating a person for whom an enquiry has
been received in their office. The aim of the Red Cross Tracing
Service is to trace missing persons on behalf of relatives overseas.
They are currently searching for the following person of the Russian
Community: BETAS, Christos/Georgios. (Case number: 70794). If the
missing person is known, the Australian Red Cross office can be
contacted on 8327 7883. It is important that the case number is quoted
in any communication.
8. In search for relatives
Recently we received this letter:
“Также у меня есть к вам вопрос по русским из Харбина. Не поможете ли
найти информацию среди харбинцев? Мой знакомый из Москвы разыскивает
свою родственницу.
Ее имя - Алла Валентиновна Григоросуло (во всяком случае это ее
девичья фамилия). 1922 или 1923г. рождения. Жила в Харбине в районе
Модягоу. Работала контролером в кинотеатре Азия.
Уехала из Харбина в Австралию в 49 или 50 году с помощью
Международного Красного Креста.
Ее мать звали Лидия Ивановна - умерла в Китае
Ее отец - Валентин Дмитриевич Григоросуло, тоже умер в Китае.
Ищет ее брат - Игорь Феофанович Храплюк-Познанский 1928г. рожд.
Он приехал в СССР в 54 году на целину, а сейчас живет в г.
Железнодорожный (ближнее Подмосковье)
Он ей брат по отцу (а отчество и фамилию взял от отчима, поэтому они
не совпадают).
Please contact andrey kravtsov [kravt...@gmail.com] if you can
help.
9. Bohemian Rhapsody events
Our next event is::
Music of the Masters Concert XI by pianist Sonya Lifschitz (Russia/
Australia)
and Exhibition of Exclusive Toys from Lithuania
It is scheduled for:
30th of July 2011
at 6.15pm
at 42 Stanley Grove
Canterbury 3126, Vic
Tickets:
$35/$30 (discount is available for the tickets paid in full before
23rd of July and for BRC members, pensioners, concession card holders
and students)
Children under 12 - FREE.
In order to get your ticket please call Natasha on 04 25 71 64 27.
As usual NO LAYBY options for tickets are available at this stage.
Tickets pick up and postage options are available FREE of charge by
special arrangement.
Sonya is considered as one of the most talented piano performers of
the XXI century.
Due to popularity of this event the seats are very limited and the
priority will be given to the members and to those who reply early so
please be quick! Order your tickets now to ensure you do not miss
out.
Please note that your ticket is not refundable. In case you can not
attend the event we can give you FREE ticket to our next evening.
Nibbles/wine/juices and tea/coffee/sweets will be provided by the
organisers. There will also be a raffle after the concert/exhibition.
The concert and event program, the pianist biography and information
about our sponsors can be found at http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/index.html;
the art pieces catalogue will be available on the day of the event.
10. SCHOLARSHIPS
$1MILLION WORTH OF SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR Not For Profit STAFF
$1million worth of scholarships is available to the staff of Not for
Profit organisations, from the Australian Scholarships Foundation.
The scholarships are available from major universities and private
education providers across Australia and range from 1-day executive
courses through to post graduate courses.
For further information about what is available, please visit:
www.probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2011/01/1-million-scholarships-available-nfp-staff
11. News from the HACC Program
“Mind your Mind” Dementia Awareness in 15 Languages. Russians will now
be better informed about how they may reduce their risk of developing
dementia. Alzheimer’s Australia recently released bilingual Dementia
Risk Reduction Tip Sheets. The tip sheets will help community members
identify what they can do to reduce their risk of developing dementia.
All Australians, particularly those aged 40 and above, are encouraged
by the program to lead a brain healthy lifestyle – that is, being
physically, mentally and socially active, eating healthily, avoiding
smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, managing blood pressure,
cholesterol, blood sugar and weight, as well as protecting themselves
against head injury. Whilst there is, as yet, no cure for dementia,
scientific research shows that it may be possible to reduce your risk
of developing dementia, or delay the onset by taking action in your
middle years. Already there are an estimated 269,000 Australians
living with dementia, growing to over a million by the year 2040. For
more information about Mind your Mind, and to download the bilingual
Tip Sheets visit mindyourmind.org.au or call the National Dementia
Helpline on 1800 100 500 or the Telephone Interpreting Service on 13
14 50. We also have copies at the Russian Council office in Fitzroy.
12. Victorian Senior of the Year “Recognising outstanding members of
the community”
Victorians are now being urged to nominate outstanding seniors who
make a remarkable difference through volunteer work for the 2011
Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. These awards recognise and
celebrate the tireless and extraordinary contribution of seniors to
our communities.
There are a number of awards for which seniors can be recognised, and
this year there is a new award to recognise the large part seniors
play in advancing the benefits of cultural diversity. The Promotion of
Multiculturalism Award will be presented to a senior who has made a
significant contribution to promoting the benefits of cultural
diversity in the community.
If you know an inspirational and passionate older community volunteer,
who has made an outstanding contribution to the community, then
nominating them is a wonderful way to show your appreciation. To be
eligible for an award, nominees must be over 60 years of age, an
Australian citizen and a resident of Victoria. The Victorian Senior of
the Year Awards will be presented at a special reception at Government
House on 30 September 2011. For more information, and to obtain a
nomination form, call Seniors Information Victoria on 1300 135 090 or
visit www.seniors.vic.gov.au Nominations close on 22 July 2011.
13. Vale - Natalia Baygar, Woman Extraordinaire!
Natalia Baygar passed away last Friday. Natasha was the President of
the Russian-Australian Pensioners Club in Prahran for eight years, a
strong supporter of and volunteer with the Russian Ethnic
Representative Council since its establishment. The staff and
committee of the RERC would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to
Sika Kerry and the rest of the family. The funeral was held at the
Russian Orthodox Cathedral “Protection of the Holy Virgin” today,
attended by many mourners from the Russian and wider mainstream and
multicultural communities. Memory Eternal!
14. 6th Liturgical Music Conference - ROCOR Australia & New Zealand
Diocese
With the Blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion you are
invited to join choir singers and conductors from the Australian and
New Zealand Diocese ROCOR to the 6th Liturgical Music Conference which
will be held at the Cathedral of the Protection of the Holy Virgin in
Brunswick, Victoria from Thursday 14th July to Sunday 17th July, 2011.
The objective of this conference, sponsored by the Liturgical Music
Commission of the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church
Outside of Russia (ROCOR) and the Australia and New Zealand Diocesan
Sacred Music Committee, is to bring together singers and conductors
and together to explore the wealth and majesty of Russian and Serbian
liturgical music through lectures, hands-on workshops, rehearsals and
divine services.
The conference will examine historical trends; explore the
contributions of key figures in Russian / Serbian sacred music; study,
rehearse and perform a wide range of sacred chant and composed music;
address questions of performance practice, musicianship, conducting
and vocal technique, and the various practical issues facing today's
directors and choristers. The conferences will incorporate a festive
pontifical All-Night Vigil and Divine Liturgy sung by the participants
dedicated to the New Martyrs of Russia. The conference will also
conclude with a concert featuring the music of Fr Ivan Moody performed
by Melbourne Cappella and the St Nicholas Chorale at St Mary’s Star of
the Sea (West Melbourne) on Sunday March 17 at 4:30pm.
Further, participants will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, get
to know like-minded people and expand their liturgical repertoire.
Church musicians from all over the world attend these conferences,
which have been held in Toronto, New York, Montreal, San Francisco,
Chicago, London, Sydney, Melbourne and in other major cities over the
years.
The conference will feature lecturers, coaches and conductors from
Australia, Russia and the United Kingdom. International guests include
Fr Ivan Moody (UK) and Georgi Safonov (Russia). Choir directors,
singers, and those with an interest in Russian sacred choral music
from all Orthodox Local Churches and jurisdictions are welcome to
attend and participate. Conference presentations and discussions will
be conducted in English and Russian with translation as required.
The Church services will be chanted by antiphonal choirs in Church
Slavonic and English.
For the first time there will also be a special program for choir
conductors under the direction of Georgi Safonov (St.Daniel’s
Monastery - Moscow) that will take place on Wednesday 13 July - if you
are a conductor wishing to participate in the conductors workshop
please contact nco...@gmail.com for more information.
Keynote Speaker: Father Ivan Moody, a priest of the Ecumenical
Patriarchate of Constantinople and Chairman of the International
Society for Orthodox Music, studied music and theology at the
Universities of London, Joensuu, and York. His music has been
performed and broadcast all over the world and recorded on labels such
as Hyperion, ECM, Telarc, Warner Classics, and Sony. His largest works
to date are Passion and Resurrection (1992) and the Akathistos Hymn
(1999). Recent works include Ravenna Sanctus, written for Chanticleer
(2006); Stabat Mater (2008) for choir and string quartet, commissioned
by the Oslo International Festival of Church and Music; and Moons and
Suns (2008), commissioned by Ars Nova Copenhagen and the Raschèr
Saxophone Quartet. Other recent commissions include works for the
King’s Singers, Seattle Pro Musica, and the English Chamber Choir. As
a conductor he works regularly with choirs and ensembles in both
Europe and America; as a musicologist, he has published extensively on
early and contemporary music in a variety of well known journals. He
is a contributor to the revised
edition of the New Grove Dictionary of Music and the Canterbury
Dictionary of Hymnology, and is currently a Research Fellow at CESEM —
Universidade Nova, Lisbon, Portugal.
WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT:
Go to the Au & NZ Diocesan website
http://www.rocor.org.au/?p=3084
Also…
There is an offer of sponsored participation for young people in the
Australian and New Zealand Diocese.
SPONSORSHIP ASSISTANCE:
Limited funds are available from the Aus & NZ Diocesan Youth Fund to
assist young people who are travelling to the conference from
interstate
WHO CAN APPLY:
Youth from parishes of the Australian and New Zealand Diocese
Preference will be given to students and youth who are not full-time
employed
Preference may be given to people who have not received past diocesan
funding
A recommendation from your parish priest may be required
Airfare receipts will be required
URGENCY:
Funding is limited, so if you think you are eligible make sure that
you apply before 10pm Thursday 7th July 2011.
WANT TO APPLY:
Contact Fr Gabriel Makarov DIRECTLY PLEASE:
Mob: 0419 308 338
Email: fr.gabrie...@rocor.org.au
You will need to provide:
Name and Surname -
Address -
Telephone numbers -
Email -
Date of birth –
Name of Parish Priest –
Airfare or other travel receipts -
No applications will be considered after 10pm Thursday 7th July!
15. Announcement – Melbourne Cappella & St Nicholas Chorale, “Icons in
Sound”
MELBOURNE CAPPELLA & ST NICHOLAS CHORALE
Concert “Icons in Sound”
St Mary Star of the Sea, West Melbourne
Sunday July 17, 5:00pm
A choral concert part of the 2011 concert series presented by the
Sacred Music Centre of St Mary Star of the Sea.
The program will be shared by two outstanding Melbourne-based choirs
specialising in the performance and promotion of music of the Eastern
Christian churches.
The concert will close the 6th Russian Liturgical Music National
Conference and will be devoted to works by the Conference’s keynote
speaker, Fr Ivan Moody and his teacher Sir John Tavener.
Fr Ivan Moody is an international authority on Eastern sacred music.
He is a prolific composer and his works have been performed all over
the world and recorded on many leading classical music labels
including Hyperion, ECM and Sony. He is also a contributor to the
revised edition of the New Grove Dictionary of Music and the
Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology. Based in Portugal, Fr Ivan divides
his time between his many engagements as an academic, conductor and
speaker across Europe and throughout America.
Melbourne Cappella and St Nicholas Chorale will perform the Australian
premiere of a number of Fr Ivan’s works from the past two decades. The
two choirs will combine forces to present the Seven Hymns to St Sava
composed in 2006. This majestic work is set to the text of the
Stichera from Vespers for the Feast of St Sava, the 12th century
Serbian prince and founder of the Serbian autocephalous Orthodox
Church.
St Nicholas Chorale, under the direction of Symon Kohut, will present
a glorious program including Rachmaninov’s early choral concerto The
Theotokos, Ever-Vigilant in Prayer, and works by Tostiakov, Rimsky-
Korsakov, Schedrin and Tavener.
Melbourne Cappella under the direction of Nicholas Cowall will also
feature a program of rarely performed 20th century choral gems for
male chorus including Tavener’s Ikon of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne
and choral works by Rachmaninov, Chesnokov, Trubachev and Popov-
Platonov.
For more information please contact:
stnichol...@gmail.com
Symon Kohut: 0419 166 113
Nicholas Cowall: 0412 176 487
ICONS IN SOUND
DATE: Sunday 17 July 2011, 5:00pm
VENUE: St Mary Star of the Sea, 33 Howard Street West Melbourne
TICKETS: $25/$15 (prebook), $30/20 (door)
BOOKINGS: http://www.trybooking.com/QMJ
Unfortunately, we do not yet have any news of when the Russian Vice-
Consul and her staff will be in Melbourne next. Please continue to
read the eVestnik and listen to the Russian radio programs. If you
have any questions please ring the Consulate on (02) 9326 1866 or
Embassy (02) 6295 9474.
2. Did you know…?
FIRST RUSSIAN IMPERIAL CONSUL
Alexey Dmitrievich Putiata was the first official Russian
representative here in Australia. He was appointed as first Russian
Imperial consul in Melbourne on 14th July 1893 by the Highest Decree
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire. A.D.Putiata,
who had the rank of College counselor, arrived in Australia at the
beginning of January 1894. Having settled in Melbourne, Alexey
Dmitrievich was received by the Governor of Victoria, Lord Houpton,
and advised him, that appointment of consul to Melbourne reflected the
desire of the Russian Imperial Government to get further acquainted
with the commercial, economic, political and social development of the
young, and yet flourishing state.
Alexey Dmitrievich began his diplomatic career in 1885 as Second
secretary in the Russian Mission in Bucharest, and then as diplomatic
agent in Odessa. He died in Melbourne on 16 December 1894.
3. Do you know anyone famous…?
Anna Pavlova (1881-1931). The story of ballet in Australia owes a
great deal to the 1929 visit of legendary ballerina Anna Pavlova. Her
Australian tour generated enormous interest in dance.
4. Talk and Discussion
“Carbon Price & how the Government arrived at the current policy.”
Come and hear a talk on the above topic and participate in some lively
discussion after the talk. Thursday, 7th July at 6.30 pm.
Russian House Cultural Advancement Society, 118 Greeves Street,
Fitzroy.
Cost: FREE, except for a shared contribution to the cost of pizzas as
refreshments after the event.
5. St Vladimir’s Grand Ball
The theme for this year is “A Russian Fairy Tale – The Firebird” This
WILL BE the event of the year. To be held in the luxurious
surroundings of the Plaza Ballroom, Regent Theatre, 191 Collins
Street, Melbourne. Commencing at 7pm, Friday 9th September. Book your
place or table by visiting www.rerc.org.au or ringing 9415 7955. First
ten tables eligible for early-bird priced tickets.
6. Help with accessing the internet
If you require some help in filling in forms/documents, especially for
the Russian Federation Consulate/Embassy or assistance in accessing
the internet for any sort of information, please make an appointment
to see Yuliya. Please ring 9415 6444 and leave a message. Yuliya will
be at the RERC Fitzroy office (118 Greeves Street, corner Gore
Street), every Friday from 10am until 12pm. Note that neither Yuliya
nor RERC can give Migration advice and are not qualified to provide
legal advice.
Если вам требуется помощь в заполнении бланков/документов для
отправления в посольство РФ по Интернету или просто помощь в
пользовании Интернетом для поиска информации любого плана, пожалуйста,
запишитесь на прием к Юлии в Русском Доме. Оставьте сообщение на номер
9415-6444. Юлия будет доступна в Фицрое каждую пятницу, утром с 10 до
12. Примите во внимание, что ни Юлия, ни Русское Этническое
Представительство не предоставляют миграционную помощь и не дают
юридических консультаций.
7. Do you know this person?
The Australia Red Cross has sent us a letter requesting the
community’s assistance in locating a person for whom an enquiry has
been received in their office. The aim of the Red Cross Tracing
Service is to trace missing persons on behalf of relatives overseas.
They are currently searching for the following person of the Russian
Community: BETAS, Christos/Georgios. (Case number: 70794). If the
missing person is known, the Australian Red Cross office can be
contacted on 8327 7883. It is important that the case number is quoted
in any communication.
8. In search for relatives
Recently we received this letter:
“Также у меня есть к вам вопрос по русским из Харбина. Не поможете ли
найти информацию среди харбинцев? Мой знакомый из Москвы разыскивает
свою родственницу.
Ее имя - Алла Валентиновна Григоросуло (во всяком случае это ее
девичья фамилия). 1922 или 1923г. рождения. Жила в Харбине в районе
Модягоу. Работала контролером в кинотеатре Азия.
Уехала из Харбина в Австралию в 49 или 50 году с помощью
Международного Красного Креста.
Ее мать звали Лидия Ивановна - умерла в Китае
Ее отец - Валентин Дмитриевич Григоросуло, тоже умер в Китае.
Ищет ее брат - Игорь Феофанович Храплюк-Познанский 1928г. рожд.
Он приехал в СССР в 54 году на целину, а сейчас живет в г.
Железнодорожный (ближнее Подмосковье)
Он ей брат по отцу (а отчество и фамилию взял от отчима, поэтому они
не совпадают).
Please contact andrey kravtsov [kravt...@gmail.com] if you can
help.
9. Bohemian Rhapsody events
Our next event is::
Music of the Masters Concert XI by pianist Sonya Lifschitz (Russia/
Australia)
and Exhibition of Exclusive Toys from Lithuania
It is scheduled for:
30th of July 2011
at 6.15pm
at 42 Stanley Grove
Canterbury 3126, Vic
Tickets:
$35/$30 (discount is available for the tickets paid in full before
23rd of July and for BRC members, pensioners, concession card holders
and students)
Children under 12 - FREE.
In order to get your ticket please call Natasha on 04 25 71 64 27.
As usual NO LAYBY options for tickets are available at this stage.
Tickets pick up and postage options are available FREE of charge by
special arrangement.
Sonya is considered as one of the most talented piano performers of
the XXI century.
Due to popularity of this event the seats are very limited and the
priority will be given to the members and to those who reply early so
please be quick! Order your tickets now to ensure you do not miss
out.
Please note that your ticket is not refundable. In case you can not
attend the event we can give you FREE ticket to our next evening.
Nibbles/wine/juices and tea/coffee/sweets will be provided by the
organisers. There will also be a raffle after the concert/exhibition.
The concert and event program, the pianist biography and information
about our sponsors can be found at http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/index.html;
the art pieces catalogue will be available on the day of the event.
10. SCHOLARSHIPS
$1MILLION WORTH OF SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR Not For Profit STAFF
$1million worth of scholarships is available to the staff of Not for
Profit organisations, from the Australian Scholarships Foundation.
The scholarships are available from major universities and private
education providers across Australia and range from 1-day executive
courses through to post graduate courses.
For further information about what is available, please visit:
www.probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2011/01/1-million-scholarships-available-nfp-staff
11. News from the HACC Program
“Mind your Mind” Dementia Awareness in 15 Languages. Russians will now
be better informed about how they may reduce their risk of developing
dementia. Alzheimer’s Australia recently released bilingual Dementia
Risk Reduction Tip Sheets. The tip sheets will help community members
identify what they can do to reduce their risk of developing dementia.
All Australians, particularly those aged 40 and above, are encouraged
by the program to lead a brain healthy lifestyle – that is, being
physically, mentally and socially active, eating healthily, avoiding
smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, managing blood pressure,
cholesterol, blood sugar and weight, as well as protecting themselves
against head injury. Whilst there is, as yet, no cure for dementia,
scientific research shows that it may be possible to reduce your risk
of developing dementia, or delay the onset by taking action in your
middle years. Already there are an estimated 269,000 Australians
living with dementia, growing to over a million by the year 2040. For
more information about Mind your Mind, and to download the bilingual
Tip Sheets visit mindyourmind.org.au or call the National Dementia
Helpline on 1800 100 500 or the Telephone Interpreting Service on 13
14 50. We also have copies at the Russian Council office in Fitzroy.
12. Victorian Senior of the Year “Recognising outstanding members of
the community”
Victorians are now being urged to nominate outstanding seniors who
make a remarkable difference through volunteer work for the 2011
Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. These awards recognise and
celebrate the tireless and extraordinary contribution of seniors to
our communities.
There are a number of awards for which seniors can be recognised, and
this year there is a new award to recognise the large part seniors
play in advancing the benefits of cultural diversity. The Promotion of
Multiculturalism Award will be presented to a senior who has made a
significant contribution to promoting the benefits of cultural
diversity in the community.
If you know an inspirational and passionate older community volunteer,
who has made an outstanding contribution to the community, then
nominating them is a wonderful way to show your appreciation. To be
eligible for an award, nominees must be over 60 years of age, an
Australian citizen and a resident of Victoria. The Victorian Senior of
the Year Awards will be presented at a special reception at Government
House on 30 September 2011. For more information, and to obtain a
nomination form, call Seniors Information Victoria on 1300 135 090 or
visit www.seniors.vic.gov.au Nominations close on 22 July 2011.
13. Vale - Natalia Baygar, Woman Extraordinaire!
Natalia Baygar passed away last Friday. Natasha was the President of
the Russian-Australian Pensioners Club in Prahran for eight years, a
strong supporter of and volunteer with the Russian Ethnic
Representative Council since its establishment. The staff and
committee of the RERC would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to
Sika Kerry and the rest of the family. The funeral was held at the
Russian Orthodox Cathedral “Protection of the Holy Virgin” today,
attended by many mourners from the Russian and wider mainstream and
multicultural communities. Memory Eternal!
14. 6th Liturgical Music Conference - ROCOR Australia & New Zealand
Diocese
With the Blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion you are
invited to join choir singers and conductors from the Australian and
New Zealand Diocese ROCOR to the 6th Liturgical Music Conference which
will be held at the Cathedral of the Protection of the Holy Virgin in
Brunswick, Victoria from Thursday 14th July to Sunday 17th July, 2011.
The objective of this conference, sponsored by the Liturgical Music
Commission of the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church
Outside of Russia (ROCOR) and the Australia and New Zealand Diocesan
Sacred Music Committee, is to bring together singers and conductors
and together to explore the wealth and majesty of Russian and Serbian
liturgical music through lectures, hands-on workshops, rehearsals and
divine services.
The conference will examine historical trends; explore the
contributions of key figures in Russian / Serbian sacred music; study,
rehearse and perform a wide range of sacred chant and composed music;
address questions of performance practice, musicianship, conducting
and vocal technique, and the various practical issues facing today's
directors and choristers. The conferences will incorporate a festive
pontifical All-Night Vigil and Divine Liturgy sung by the participants
dedicated to the New Martyrs of Russia. The conference will also
conclude with a concert featuring the music of Fr Ivan Moody performed
by Melbourne Cappella and the St Nicholas Chorale at St Mary’s Star of
the Sea (West Melbourne) on Sunday March 17 at 4:30pm.
Further, participants will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, get
to know like-minded people and expand their liturgical repertoire.
Church musicians from all over the world attend these conferences,
which have been held in Toronto, New York, Montreal, San Francisco,
Chicago, London, Sydney, Melbourne and in other major cities over the
years.
The conference will feature lecturers, coaches and conductors from
Australia, Russia and the United Kingdom. International guests include
Fr Ivan Moody (UK) and Georgi Safonov (Russia). Choir directors,
singers, and those with an interest in Russian sacred choral music
from all Orthodox Local Churches and jurisdictions are welcome to
attend and participate. Conference presentations and discussions will
be conducted in English and Russian with translation as required.
The Church services will be chanted by antiphonal choirs in Church
Slavonic and English.
For the first time there will also be a special program for choir
conductors under the direction of Georgi Safonov (St.Daniel’s
Monastery - Moscow) that will take place on Wednesday 13 July - if you
are a conductor wishing to participate in the conductors workshop
please contact nco...@gmail.com for more information.
Keynote Speaker: Father Ivan Moody, a priest of the Ecumenical
Patriarchate of Constantinople and Chairman of the International
Society for Orthodox Music, studied music and theology at the
Universities of London, Joensuu, and York. His music has been
performed and broadcast all over the world and recorded on labels such
as Hyperion, ECM, Telarc, Warner Classics, and Sony. His largest works
to date are Passion and Resurrection (1992) and the Akathistos Hymn
(1999). Recent works include Ravenna Sanctus, written for Chanticleer
(2006); Stabat Mater (2008) for choir and string quartet, commissioned
by the Oslo International Festival of Church and Music; and Moons and
Suns (2008), commissioned by Ars Nova Copenhagen and the Raschèr
Saxophone Quartet. Other recent commissions include works for the
King’s Singers, Seattle Pro Musica, and the English Chamber Choir. As
a conductor he works regularly with choirs and ensembles in both
Europe and America; as a musicologist, he has published extensively on
early and contemporary music in a variety of well known journals. He
is a contributor to the revised
edition of the New Grove Dictionary of Music and the Canterbury
Dictionary of Hymnology, and is currently a Research Fellow at CESEM —
Universidade Nova, Lisbon, Portugal.
WANT MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT:
Go to the Au & NZ Diocesan website
http://www.rocor.org.au/?p=3084
Also…
There is an offer of sponsored participation for young people in the
Australian and New Zealand Diocese.
SPONSORSHIP ASSISTANCE:
Limited funds are available from the Aus & NZ Diocesan Youth Fund to
assist young people who are travelling to the conference from
interstate
WHO CAN APPLY:
Youth from parishes of the Australian and New Zealand Diocese
Preference will be given to students and youth who are not full-time
employed
Preference may be given to people who have not received past diocesan
funding
A recommendation from your parish priest may be required
Airfare receipts will be required
URGENCY:
Funding is limited, so if you think you are eligible make sure that
you apply before 10pm Thursday 7th July 2011.
WANT TO APPLY:
Contact Fr Gabriel Makarov DIRECTLY PLEASE:
Mob: 0419 308 338
Email: fr.gabrie...@rocor.org.au
You will need to provide:
Name and Surname -
Address -
Telephone numbers -
Email -
Date of birth –
Name of Parish Priest –
Airfare or other travel receipts -
No applications will be considered after 10pm Thursday 7th July!
15. Announcement – Melbourne Cappella & St Nicholas Chorale, “Icons in
Sound”
MELBOURNE CAPPELLA & ST NICHOLAS CHORALE
Concert “Icons in Sound”
St Mary Star of the Sea, West Melbourne
Sunday July 17, 5:00pm
A choral concert part of the 2011 concert series presented by the
Sacred Music Centre of St Mary Star of the Sea.
The program will be shared by two outstanding Melbourne-based choirs
specialising in the performance and promotion of music of the Eastern
Christian churches.
The concert will close the 6th Russian Liturgical Music National
Conference and will be devoted to works by the Conference’s keynote
speaker, Fr Ivan Moody and his teacher Sir John Tavener.
Fr Ivan Moody is an international authority on Eastern sacred music.
He is a prolific composer and his works have been performed all over
the world and recorded on many leading classical music labels
including Hyperion, ECM and Sony. He is also a contributor to the
revised edition of the New Grove Dictionary of Music and the
Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology. Based in Portugal, Fr Ivan divides
his time between his many engagements as an academic, conductor and
speaker across Europe and throughout America.
Melbourne Cappella and St Nicholas Chorale will perform the Australian
premiere of a number of Fr Ivan’s works from the past two decades. The
two choirs will combine forces to present the Seven Hymns to St Sava
composed in 2006. This majestic work is set to the text of the
Stichera from Vespers for the Feast of St Sava, the 12th century
Serbian prince and founder of the Serbian autocephalous Orthodox
Church.
St Nicholas Chorale, under the direction of Symon Kohut, will present
a glorious program including Rachmaninov’s early choral concerto The
Theotokos, Ever-Vigilant in Prayer, and works by Tostiakov, Rimsky-
Korsakov, Schedrin and Tavener.
Melbourne Cappella under the direction of Nicholas Cowall will also
feature a program of rarely performed 20th century choral gems for
male chorus including Tavener’s Ikon of St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne
and choral works by Rachmaninov, Chesnokov, Trubachev and Popov-
Platonov.
For more information please contact:
stnichol...@gmail.com
Symon Kohut: 0419 166 113
Nicholas Cowall: 0412 176 487
ICONS IN SOUND
DATE: Sunday 17 July 2011, 5:00pm
VENUE: St Mary Star of the Sea, 33 Howard Street West Melbourne
TICKETS: $25/$15 (prebook), $30/20 (door)
BOOKINGS: http://www.trybooking.com/QMJ
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