Babie Leto

Under this name exists Vocal Ensemble since 1992. Prior to that, the artists "Babie Leto" together with Nadezhda Babkina participated in the creation, and for 17 years been the basis of the famous ensemble "Russian Song", made a significant contribution to its development. They were the laureates of all Russian and international competitions and awards (including the Lenin Komsomol Prize). Today it is a first-class professionals, the acknowledged masters of ensemble singing.

The stylistic range of his repertoire, and "Babie Leto" is very wide and diverse. This is folklore, and a stylish retro, ethnic and jazz, performed in the best traditions of national vocal culture, a combination of ancient, traditional and modern musical instruments, polyphonic vocal score.

The ensemble is a great concert, speaks at leading concert halls of Moscow (concert hall "Russia", Column Hall of the House of Unions, the State Kremlin Palace, the Great Hall of the Conservatory, and others) constantly leaves on tour abroad. Artists enthusiastically accepted in the prestigious halls of Europe and America, such as Carnegie Hall, Wembley, Olympia. On the creativity of this group introduces the listener U.S., Japan and England, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain and many others. For 10 years, artists have been regular participants of the festival "Russian Christmas in Switzerland", a festival of Russian music in San Francisco were invited to participate in the World concert of "All Against Drugs" (Spain), Festival of Mstislav Rostropovich in Evian (France) , a choral festival in Kirk (Ireland), the famous jazz festival in g.Montre (Switzerland).

The ensemble took part in the concert of the world of performing arts in honor of the 70 th anniversary of Mstislav Rostropovich, in an anniversary concert dedicated to the 55 th anniversary of the State of the quartet. Borodin at the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, the 80 th anniversary of the National Academic Orchestra of Russian Folk Instruments im.Osipova and other important for domestic cultural activities.

Ensemble Concerts are always a success. They are of interest to the public of all ages. Among the admirers of the ensemble lovers, and different genres - from folk and pop to classical and spiritual music. Especially liked the audience new arrangements of the ensemble of popular songs from different years.