Veronika Dzhioeva performed at the opening of “Kherson Opera” festival

NOVAT’s prima donna Veronika Dzhioeva performed at the opening of the International “Kherson Opera” festival. Featured with world opera stars, the opening fundraising gala concert took place on 18th August and included presence of the country leaders - special guests of the festival were the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and the Chairman of the Government Dmitry Medvedev. After the concert the president came to the stage and had a short conversation with the artists, expressing appreciation for the performance.

The International festival “Kherson Opera” is going to be held 18 – 20 August open air on the territory of the State Museum-Preserve “Tauric Chersonese” which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Russian and universal opera stars will come up to the stage during the festival.

“It is a rare opportunity, to feel the miraculous atmosphere of antique theatre set among the ancient Kherson basilica columns and the sea. I’m happy to be able to perform in a city of the Great Ancient Greek civilization, the place where first forms of opera art emerged” – noted Veronika Dzhioeva. “The summer open air festival on the ruins of an antique city is likely to be one of the most beautiful events of the European art schedule – tells the festival organizer, head of the “New Republic” foundation Oleg Berkovich – we hope “Kherson Opera” would become not just a music holiday for the citizens and visitors, but an annual gathering spot for opera admirers”