«Winners!» Premiere of Viktor Pleshak's oratorio for the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory

The oratorio «Winners!» is a large-scale work written by the outstanding Russian composer, Honored Artist of Russia Viktor Pleshak for the State Academic Russian Orchestra named after V.V. Andreev, a reader, vocalists and a mixed choir, is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War and personifies the strength, courage and unbending spirit of the victorious people.

At the conductor's stand is People's Artist of Russia Dmitry Khokhlov, whose mastery will unite the polyphony of history and memory into a single sound.

The Andreevsky Orchestra will share the stage with laureates of international competitions, soloists Svetlana Moskalenko (soprano, Mikhailovsky Theatre), Alexander Mikhailov (tenor, Mariinsky Theatre), Alexander Shakhov (baritone, Mikhailovsky Theatre); the concert choir of the St. Petersburg State Institute of Culture and the children's choir «Perezvony» (artistic director - professor Larisa Yarutskaya); actor of the Alexandrinsky Theatre, Honored Artist of Russia Semyon Sytnik. Today, more than ever, it is important to maintain the continuity of generations, to convey to young people respect for the feat of their ancestors, and to develop an understanding of the power of national unity. The oratorio «Winners!» is a living link of times, a resounding monument to the heroes who gave their lives for a peaceful sky. She has absorbed the spirit of fortitude, family values, a deep connection with her native land, and selfless love for the Fatherland. The composition is based on poems by front-line poets and our contemporaries.

Composer Viktor Pleshak carefully weaves Russian musical traditions into the fabric of his work, combining folk and song motifs. The oratorio is intended to awaken a sense of pride for the country and to remind people of the value of unity and collective achievement.

The piece was performed by the State Academic Russian Orchestra named after V.V. Andreev, leading vocalists, a reader, mixed and children's choirs will unfold in a solemn sound that will resonate in everyone's heart. This premiere is not only a tribute to memory, but also a spiritual testament to future generations, the embodiment of the idea of Russia’s greatness and its unwavering faith in justice.