Concerts......

Don't forget that Mercer has several concerts a month - many are free. CHECK THE CALENDAR HERE.

Also coming:

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church

presents the

Credo Vocal Quartet

in a concert

Saturday, October 23rd at 7:00pm.

The Russian quartet will enterain with a program of Russian sacred songs, Russian folk songs, and contemporary songs.

Founded just four years ago, Credo Quartet was formed with a desire to sing choral music of many countries, musical styles and traditions. This esteemed vocal ensemble produces fresh interpretations of many well-known choral works that are customarily sung by larger choirs. Though the group is very young, each of its members has great working experiences in leading choirs of Saint-Petersburg, Russia.
The ensemble’s name “Credo” is of Latin origin and means “I believe”. All members perform for Orthodox churches during the many beautiful liturgies of the Eastern tradition. Each of the singers professes a deep belief in the ministry of their musical works and they demonstrate a great understanding of the substance of the Divine Liturgies. Indeed, they are believers in the grace, beauty and divine nature of the gift of singing.
The Russian Orthodox musical heritage comprises the heart of Credo’s repertoire. However, the quartet also engages the listener with an array of Russian folk songs, western classical music styles, contemporary works by Russian and international composers.

Tickets $10 in advance [call 478-405-5128], $15 at the door

Kids 12 & under free

859 First Street, Downtown Macon

(A few blocks west & down the hill from the Medical Center)

Participants -
Irina Grinberg — soprano, director

Born in Nizhniy Novgorod. Musical training at the Nizhniy Novgorod Musical College. Later she studied choral conducting under professor D. N. Ardentov at the Academy of Arts in Saint-Petersburg. While a student in the Academy, Irina started performing choral works with the Saint-Petersburg Chamber chorus under N. N. Kornev’s management. In 2000 she organized the vocal ensemble “Credo” which she directs to this day.
Alexey Barashev — tenor

Born in Saint-Petersburg. He graguated from Saint-Petersburg Rimsky-Korsakov’s Conservatory with major in coral conducting. He began serious vocal training and concert activity in 1997. To date Alexey has worked with many choral groups of Saint-Petersburg. He has been in the ensemble since 2007

Marina Chihacheva — mezzo-soprano

Born in Saint-Petersburg. Marina finished college at the Saint-Petersburg Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory. She started her concert career as a soloist with one of city ensembles. Marina first encountered the art of choral singing in chamber chorus “Rossika”. At the present time she sings in the chorus of the Fiodorovskiy Cathedral in Tsarskoe Selo. Since the organization of “Credo” she has been the unchanging mezzo-soprano of the ensemble.
Yan Largin — bass

Born in Saint-Petersburg. He is a graduate of the Glinka Choral Academy and Saint-Petersburg Rimsky-Korsakov’s Conservatory with major in coral conducting. He has sung in numerous chamber choirs, including the Saint-Petersburg Chamber Choir and has performed with well-known directors internationally. He has been in the ensemble since 2003.