Classic and timeless

In Murmansk will be a concert of chamber orchestra "Camerata Barents". On the eve of this musical event journalist "Vecherka" met with chief conductor Andrey Skorokhodov.

- "Barents Camerata" has been around for three years. And all this time you perform academic music?

- Yes, in the very name of the orchestra, we have tried to reflect the essence of the main executable of the material. Indeed, the term "Camerata" appeared in Florence in the XVI century, it refers to the Commonwealth musicians ushered known musical genre of "opera".

Artistic director of the orchestra - known Moscow Conductor Andrew Rein, my mentor at the Russian Academy of Music. This year I am completing training in the specialty "conductor of opera and symphony orchestra," and history of the team is closely related to my second higher education. The repertoire of the orchestra - the masterpieces of Russian and foreign music. Creative makeup - mature musicians, Murmansk Oblast Philharmonic, Song and Dance Ensemble of the Northern Fleet, teachers of music schools of the region. Many world famous artists have already expressed their willingness to work with our team. Schedule of joint appearances painted for the next two years. By the way, with us last season played professor at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Honored Artist of Russia Alexei Koshvanets. Another very interesting musicians "Barents Camerata" performances with gifted children. In our area we have - the only team to develop in this direction.

- Andrew, which surprised the audience at the upcoming concert?

- Its programs include both educational and enjoyable, easy listening. Together with the concertmaster and artistic director of the "Barents Camerata" thoroughly discussed proposals for the execution of the work. Planck selected high, with a rich musical content. But we primarily focus on listening to the music was clear and easy to understand. Because the perception of classical music always requires some effort from the man, even from a professional musician. At the same time this music purifies the soul, frees it from all superficial, surface, gives a bright, cheerful mood.

For the first time in Murmansk sounds of Vivaldi's Concerto for two trumpets and orchestra. This play unconventional look at the great composer tool which is associated primarily with military signals, marches. Solo musicians of the orchestra will be staff of the Northern Fleet, the winner of the international competition Sergei Gorbatyuk and winner of the international competition of Anton Kiselev that will delight listeners unusual sound.

Talented pianist Roman Rudometov, laureate of international competitions, will give the audience rarely performed Piano Concerto in G Major by Joseph Haydn - very light and easy on the mood of the piece, as well as all the music of the great composer.

Will be performed by the 27th symphony by Mozart, which he wrote at age 17. This work - cheerful, full of hope and ecstasy youth. On Sunday, March 22 at 18:00 we invite all lovers of classical music in the Murmansk College of Art.

Elena Pavlova.

Photo from the personal archive of Andrei Skorokhodova.

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Murmansk - City of Culture

Libraries, theaters and museums, music schools and homes of children's art - all these cultural institutions are raising a child in us a love for creativity and art. It is impossible to count how many murmanchan grown within the walls of the polar creative forges and how much more will grow. On the eve of the Day of Culture "Evening Murmansk" has decided to ask the honored experts in this field, in what mood they will celebrate their professional holiday.

Education of children - a huge doping

Sergey Sorokin, director of the municipal educational institutions of further education of children "Children's music school number 1 named after the city of Murmansk AN Volkova":

- Children's Music School № 1 - one of the oldest in the Arctic, this year it will be 70 years, and all these years - the time constants of endless success. We employ qualified teachers and learning enthusiastic, really interested children. Therefore, no competition is complete without prizes, and if 15 students are involved in the music competition, we will have 15 awards. We try and work recently here in Murmansk Oblast Philharmonic ended Festival "Musical Offering," which children's music school number 1 is organizing together with the committee on culture of administration of Murmansk. Of course, thanks to the city authorities for the financing of our projects, despite the current difficult conditions. So on the eve of the holiday in a good mood. We are in regular routine work on the result overcoming all obstacles. Music education should be and always will be as long as the children are interested. A person who has ever talked with their children, worked and saw the fruits of their labors, will not stop. It's addictive, because all that relates to the soul - a huge doping.

Art - is always in a good mood

Elena Krynzhina, deputy director of educational and creative work of the municipal budgetary educational institution of additional education of children "Children's Theatre School (SID) of the city of Murmansk":

- Workers culture is always in a good mood. These are people who motivate all on holiday, even if it does not: artistic expression, song, performance or performance of a musical instrument. Art workers beyond time and space ready to support in the most difficult situations, most importantly, to let people know that the sun is always there, and the eclipse - a temporary phenomenon. Of course, it can be hard to miss all through itself, but artists live in this mode, every day, as doctors, without strictly defined hours. In today's environment and cultural workers - the real environmentalists human souls. And we, teachers, also responsible for ensuring that this train. The academic year begins in the SID before the others, and we come to it already in a good creative form. Last year, for example, contributed to this festival "Murmansk autumn." As the head teacher of children's drama school, I can say that in our case we feel tremendous support of the city authorities. In addition to the educational process, providing logistical base in Murmansk administration gives us the opportunity to creatively implemented. We often perform at the main city square, participated in the inauguration of the North and the first world championship in ice swimming, organized festival "Faces". So that the impact of the work is always at a high artistic level, which is celebrated in other regions and cities. Recently, children's theater school Murmansk won the Grand Prix of the International Theatre Festival Bryantseva. And immediately after the Day of Culture, which will take place within the walls of our school, we're leaving with his disciples in Tbilisi with the play "Women Without Men. That's all", where we will celebrate the Day of the theater. We try not to forget our graduates and always keep in touch not only with children who remained in the profession. Now, many of the former students have established their own theaters. I am very proud that I am the director of studies of the creative team of teachers who can combine incompatible. And, of course, pleased that we considered and we appreciate the city committee on culture always advise and support. Culture - an important aspect of the work of the city administration, and we try to be one of the business cards of Murmansk.

Every day as a holiday

Alexander Baranov, director of the municipal educational institutions of further education of children "Children's Art School № 1 in Murmansk":

- A holiday is never too much, so each of them we meet with joy. Well, there is such an opportunity for all cultural workers to meet, say kind words and congratulate each other. Of course, children's art school № 1 has already been a great experience, we recently celebrated the 40th anniversary and do not cease to be glad that we do not forget, celebrate our achievements. As municipal educational institution of additional education, we are grateful for the city administration necessary for the maintenance of school funds. It's nice that comes to us young people, children are engaged and achieve success. Now we are preparing for the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the victory, and soon set to begin the new school year. And in front of the children are still waiting for the holidays, which is not good. So we have almost every day as a holiday.

Only forward

Natalia Eliseev, Director of the Central City Library Murmansk:

- Day of the culture we always celebrate with a positive mood. So this year, despite the difficult economic and political conditions, optimism does not leave us, especially since 2014 was a year of culture, and named the 2015 th Year of Literature. Not only due to official events like the past II regional forum of cultural workers, but also with the help of our readers, every day we feel that we are not forgotten, and our work is necessary and important. Today, you can hear that people have stopped going to the library, but we do know that it is not. Murmansk libraries are very popular in the city. People come to us with pleasure, and that particularly pleased with readers became more youth. Of course, it helps a lot of attention of city authorities to libraries, so many institutions renovated and modernized and equipped with new appliances, updated book fund. We have implemented an electronic ticket and automated services to increase efficiency and quality of municipal services. Nowhere in Russia, except for Murmansk, library programs do not work, but here they are financed by the municipality, which allows you to open in a new type of library and to achieve high results. Municipality and city council approved the program for the second library modernization of Murmansk. And we hope the number of Murmansk, who are happy to use the services of libraries, will only grow.

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TABLET under control

According to law enforcement, the proportion of counterfeit medicines in the Russian market on average around 5 percent. And there is no guarantee that your local pharmacy will sell you the right medication, rather than beautifully packaged fake.

The number of fakes is directly connected with the price of medicine: the more expensive, the better it becomes consumer fraud. In addition, there is a well-honed network of distribution of medicines outside pharmacies. Many of their regular customers seduce relatively affordable prices. But then again, where is the guarantee that the economy will not turn bad for health?

- Recently, changes in the rules of sale of certain goods - said Assistant Attorney Leninsky district of Murmansk Oxana Morozova. - According to them, the sale of medical devices equated to selling drugs. Now do not prevent the sale of medical devices is stationary points of sale, in other words, pharmacies or pharmacy kiosks - at home, at work or school, in transport, in the street or elsewhere.

Moreover, medical products to sell, and not just drugs is now possible on the basis of prescription requirements or in accordance with instructions for use.

Since the new year have become stricter punish clandestine drug manufacturers. Has entered into force a law establishing criminal penalties for the illegal manufacture of drugs and medical devices.

- The maximum penalty for the manufacture of medicinal products or medical devices without a special permit (license) can be up to eight years imprisonment with a fine of one million to three million rubles - continues assistant prosecutor. - The law clearly defined the concept of "large scale" in relation to this type of crime. They recognized the value of drugs or medical devices exceeding 100 thousand rubles.

Criminal liability is established not only for the production of fakes. Up to 12 years' imprisonment can be obtained for the sale of counterfeit, substandard and unregistered medicines, medical devices and dietary supplements circulation of counterfeit containing banned ingredients. A little less than 10 years old - for forgery of medicines or medical devices, packaging, pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Another important innovation. Enshrined in law the concept of "potentially dangerous new psychoactive substances." This so-called Spice - substances of synthetic or natural origin, included in the Register of potentially dangerous new psychoactive substances, turnover in the Russian Federation is prohibited.

- The Criminal Code a new article - says Oksana Morozova. - It is a question of responsibility for the illegal traffic of potentially dangerous new psychoactive substances, including sale, gift, exchange or transfer of these substances to other persons by any means. This article provides for punishment of up to eight years in prison.

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Samsung Supposed To Show World S6 Amid CES 2015

Quite recently, we heard bits of gossip indicating that Samsung is trying diverse models of the promising new Universe S6, incorporating a variation with a bended showcase.

Samsung is said to be dealing with a completely new plan for their promising new lead gadget, and as indicated by another report from Sammobile, refering to their dependable sources, Samsung may show off the System S6 at the Shoppers Hardware Show (CES) 2015.

Notwithstanding, there's a catch here: the handset won't dispatch formally, yet will be flaunted to accomplices amid the huge occasion in Las Vegas.

An excess of points of interest are not accessible right now, however the handset is relied upon to gimmick a QHD show, a Snapdragon 810 or Exynos 7420 processor matched with 3gb of RAM, and 32gb of expandable stockpiling. The handset is additionally anticipated that will accompany a 20mp cam, however the charged handset was spotted on Antutu with a 16mp sensor so we're not certain about it.

We should simply bring this talk with a grain of salt, however we'll upgrade you when we get any data about the charged gadget. There's no expression about the dispatch either, however it ought to dispatch in the meantime as the Samsung Cosmic system S5.

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Apple Watch Anticipated that will Dispatch in Right on time 2015 In A few European Nations

Last year in September, Apple announced their icon Apple Watch, alongside the new iPhones. The company mentioned it’s going to hit retail across the globe in 2015.

While US page of the Apple Watch listed “early 2015″ as the launch date, the European counterpart wasn’t too informative about the launch, mentioned “Available in 2015.” However, it now seems that Apple Watch will launch in Europe around a similar timeframe as US.


The product page on Apple website for several European regions recently narrowed down the launch of the Apple Watch, and now shows “early 2015″ similar to that of the US. Below, you can see the old and new version of the pages.

This still doesn't provide for us an extremely correct accessibility date for the wearable as Apple Watch is relied upon to face supply issues as past reports indicated. Past gossipy tidbits recommend that Apple Watch will dispatch in the US in February emulated by a more extensive European dispatch in Walk.

There's additionally a plausibility that we may get to see the smartwatch dispatch in various areas in the meantime, however we haven't seen any solid confirmation of that. It's best to hold up for Apple to publish things authoritatively, we'll redesign you when we run over whatever other fascinating data.

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Asus Vivomini Mini PC Dispatches In November For $149

Asus has not long from now added another expansion to their scope of little PC frameworks, as the recently divulged Asus Vivomini smaller than normal PC that is fit for running Microsoft Windows, linux and other working frameworks.

The Asus Vivomini measures 4.9 x 4.9 x 1.7 inches in size and is controlled by an Intel Celeron 2957u Haswell processor and being accessible later on fueled by Intel Center i3 and Center i5 processors.

The Vivomini small scale PC is outfitted with a VESA mount-perfect outline permitting clients to mount the Asus Vivomini to the again of a television or screen if obliged and is fitted with 4 x USB 3.0 ports, 1 x HDMI and Displayport, 1 x Ethernet jack together with full and half-sized Pcie card spaces.

Different peculiarities of the Asus Vivomini incorporate a m.sata connector for capacity and remote cards and the capacity to introduce upto 16gb of RAM through the two included SODIMM spaces. The Asus Vivomini small PC will be accessible amid November 2014 and will be valued from $149, look at the feature underneath generous made by Brad Linder from Liliputing for a review of the new little PC framework.

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Asus Anticipated that Will Dispatch Three More Wearable Gadgets in 2015

Asus as of now has a wearable gadget, Zenwatch, in its item portfolio however a report recommend the organization may dispatch various new wearable in the nearing months.

A report from Center Taiwan proposes that Asus will uncover three more wearables in 2015, which will cook diverse value focuses.

The report further specifies that Chief Jerry Shen dropped a clue that organization is wanting to dispatch a second era Zenwatch which will emphasize a comparative set of peculiarities as the Rigging S so it can work without the need of a cell phone. The affirmed wearable is relied upon to dispatch in the second from last quarter of 2015.

Moreover, the Taiwanese organization is likewise anticipated that will disclose two more wearable gadgets with a lower sticker, and will concentrate on measuring wellbeing related measurements, for example, calorie check, steps taken, and that's only the tip of the iceberg. There's no saying about its dispatch, evaluating or accessibility.

There's no expression about the details of the second era Zenwatch either, however it ought to accompany Android Wear, water-safety, and knock in the internals. We'll upgrade you when the organization advertises the wearables.

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