Lyra – Who is coming to St. Peter’s to sing ?
Anna Makarenko – soprano
Ms. Makarenko graduated from St. Petersburg Conservatory as opera singer. She had a large experience in singing Opera being a member of the Academy of the vocal mastership by Mariinsky opera house in St. Petersburg. She performs as a guest soloist in various Opera houses of Russia and Belarus. Ms. Makarenko was a finalist of the International competition of performers of romances in St. Petersburg in 2010.
Olga Turkina – mezzo-soprano
Ms. Turkina is a soloist of St. Petersburg Conservatory Opera house. As a guest soloists she regularly takes a part in various opera and vocal projects in Russia and in other European countries. Ms. Turkina was awarded diplomas of several International competitions of opera singers.
Sergey Tupitsyn – tenor
Though Mr. Tupitsin graduated from St. Petersburg Conservatory as choir conductor in 1994, he has also had postgraduate studies at the St. Petersburg High School of Economy (2000). From 1992 – 2000 he was a singer of the "Konevets" male choral quartet, performing over 1000 concerts in different countries of the world. Now he spends his time as both a singer and a manager of LYRA choir community.
Alexandr Kudriashov – bass
Mr. Kudriashov is postgraduate of St. Petersburg Conservatory. He is a soloist of St. Petersburg Conservatory Opera house. He also regularly takes part in various opera projects in Russia and in Western Europe. Mr. Kudriashov was awarded diplomas of several International competitions of opera singers.