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Jury
Veronika Khvalevsky Grace - mezzo-soprano opera singer, laureate of international competitions,
conductor, teacher with 25 years of experience, member of the jury of many vocal competitions
and head of the "Harmony" Vocal School - the leading creative group in the city of Jerusalem.
She is organaizer and director of Holy Land Company(International Festivals and Contests of Art and Creativity)
Veronika has participated in many festivals, including the festival dedicated to the visit of Pope John Paul II to Astana,
Kazakhstan. 2001 and the 2003 Young Talents Festival in Seoul, South Korea.
She was seen on the opera stage in such roles as Marcellina in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro,
Giovanna in Verdi's Rigoletto, Larina in Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin,
Kate in Madame Butterfly by Puccini; and Carmen in Bizet's masterpiece.
Since arriving in Israel in 2005, Ms Grace has performed both locally and abroad.
She has recently appeared in the Tel Aviv opera Sadna and the opera Aeterna in Jerusalem.
She was mentored by famous vocal teachers in Germany and the USA, namely:
John Norris from the New York Metropolitan Opera, Joan Donermann,
Mignon Dunn, Olga Makarina,Emma Sarkisian.
In 2008 she performed with Ranaana Orchestra,
and presented programm of Russian romances of russian famous composers.
In 2009 she gave concerts in Italy, in the theaters "Pergolesi" and "Gentile",
participated in the "Master class at the Teatro Rossini" in Pesaro,
Master class with Placido Domingo in Verona, participated in the festival of sacred music in Rome,
participated at the Opera Festival in Bergamo Italy 2012 at the opera Serenade in the Wind by Finzi as Countess,
and in numerous other vocal competitions and festivals, where she was awarded high prizes and awards.
In 2019 she was invited to the International Opera Project where she performed
at the Bolshoi Theater, on the Pokrovsky stage, in Puccini's opera Suor Angelica as Badesa, Moscow.
In 2021 performed in Concert of winners of "Classical Music Awards Contest" in Carnegie Hall in New York USA.
Daniel Binyamin - was born in Uzbekistan in Tashkent In a famous dance family.
Daniel, 4th generation dancers.
Graduated from the Uzbek Choreographic Academy of
Dance Graduated from the Institute of Culture, Faculty of Directing Mass Performances.
In Israel since 1992.
1992 Soloist of the Israeli theater "Inbal"In 1992 he created his own dance theater
"Silk Road" with which he participated in international folklore festivals and concerts in Israel and around the world.
In 2000 Daniel created a new group Dance Magic Show Combining dance art with magic tricks, acrobatics and fire shows.
In 2005 the group became famous all over the world with the transformation number
"Matador" appearing on television in France, Italy, Germany and Spain.
In 2010, we received an invitation from guests of honor to the famous festival in Monte Carlo.
From 2010 to 2020 from the agency Las Vegas and Miami
(USA) toured around the world with their solo show "Amor".
Ahadzade Maleyka was born on September 5, 1965 in the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku.
Education: 1980-1984,
Secondary Specialized College of Music named after A.Zeynalli (diploma with honors),
1984-1989 Azerbaijan State Conservatory named after Uzeyir Hajibekov (diploma with honors),
1989-1991 Assistant-trainee at Azerbaijan State Conservatory named after Uzeyir Hajibekov.
In 2005-2008, she received a second higher education
at the conducting department of the Baku Music Academy named after. U. Hajibekov
Teaching activities: From 1990 to the present - teacher and head of the department
"string instruments" of the A.Zeynalli
Specialized Secondary Music School.
From 1997 to the present, she has been working at the Department of String Instruments
of the Baku Music Academy named after. U. Hajibeyli.
From 2005 to 2010 she was the director and conductor of the student symphony orchestra of the academy.
In 2012 she received her Ph.D. in philosophy.
Her students are winners of republican and international competitions.
Scientific activity: Along with performing activities
(M. Ahadzade - laureate of international competitions in Sweden and Hungary)
is the author of a number of methodological and educational manuals.
Over the years, she was a member of the jury of international competitions in Russia,
Poland, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Italy, Turkey and the USA
and was awarded diplomas. She gave master classes in the Czech Republic and Poland.
She was the organizer and chairman of the jury of the international competition
named after the famous Azerbaijani violinist Azad Aliyev in Baku. U. Hajibeyli.
Njomza Mezinj from Kosovo,
She graduated from the Academy of Arts for Solo Singing,
Opera, Soprano! She has been working with
children for 9 years as a singing coach and Director
at the Diamond Fest Children's Festival - Kosovo .
She a member of professional jurisprudence
in many different countries with her students.
Giliomee Jacobs was born in South Africa on the 2nd of June 1976.
He started with Vocal Training at the age of 4 and did my first Corporate
function together with a few other older artists that same year.
Since then he have taken part in various talent competitions and
performed at various shows and functions.
At the age of 13 he helped my mother to organise shows at old age
homes where he usually sang and played the piano and keyboard.
The shows grew bigger and I had to start helping the other younger
performers to get their vocals and choreography in top shape for the shows.
He shared all the knowledge I picked up over the years with them
to make sure that they can give their best.
During all this time I was still getting
vocal coaching myself up to the age of 17.
In his final school year He decided to open my own business
called "The Gemini Music Academy".
He 've been a vocal trainer since.
"The Gemini Music Academy" turned 28 years in 2022.
He've worked with a lot of local South African artists
over the past years and also had lots of my students receive
Medals and Trophies in Talent Competitions.
Josef Cermak is the owner of the modeling agency Nari Models.
Implementation of fashion shows on a turnkey basis,
the beauty contest "Person of the Year in the Czech Republic"
Director of the Festart agency, which has been organizing concerts
of foreign pop artists for 11 years and organizes
the important international vocal festival Diamonds Voice.
Irina Tverskaya
Multidisciplinary creative artist, art researcher, critic,
exhibition curator, a doctoral student in Jewish art at Bar Ilan University.
Painter, illustrator, and graphic designer. Instructor in the neurography
method on behalf of the International Institute for Psychology of Art.
Engaged in teaching painting, drawing, and art.
Irina is a member of the Union of Professional Artists and Noirart Artists.
Irina's works have participated in many exhibitions around the world and
are in galleries and private collections in Israel, Europe, Ukraine,
and the United States.
Michael Zelevinsky Received a Bachelor and Master Degree from the Rimsky Korsakov
State Academy of Music in St.Petersburg with certification as soloist, chamber player,
accompanist and teacher,in which fields he subsequently worked in Russia and Israel.
He has played as a soloist with the Kislovodsk Philarmonic in Russia,
in international solo competitions in Russia, in international solo competitions in Russia,
Spain, Poland, Hungary and Israel, and in solo chamber performances in Russia,Holland,
Germany,Switzerland and Israel.
Past Venues in Israel include Bet Anna Ticho, Yad ha Shmona,
Shearim Center in Netanya, the Ramat ha Sharon Concert Hall,
the Or Jehuda Conservatory,and David Yellin College.
Veronika Khvalevsky Grace - mezzo-soprano opera singer, laureate of international competitions,
conductor, teacher with 25 years of experience, member of the jury of many vocal competitions
and head of the "Harmony" Vocal School - the leading creative group in the city of Jerusalem.
She is organaizer and director of Holy Land Company(International Festivals and Contests of Art and Creativity)
Veronika has participated in many festivals, including the festival dedicated to the visit of Pope John Paul II to Astana,
Kazakhstan. 2001 and the 2003 Young Talents Festival in Seoul, South Korea.
She was seen on the opera stage in such roles as Marcellina in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro,
Giovanna in Verdi's Rigoletto, Larina in Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin,
Kate in Madame Butterfly by Puccini; and Carmen in Bizet's masterpiece.
Since arriving in Israel in 2005, Ms Grace has performed both locally and abroad.
She has recently appeared in the Tel Aviv opera Sadna and the opera Aeterna in Jerusalem.
She was mentored by famous vocal teachers in Germany and the USA, namely:
John Norris from the New York Metropolitan Opera, Joan Donermann,
Mignon Dunn, Olga Makarina,Emma Sarkisian.
In 2008 she performed with Ranaana Orchestra,
and presented programm of Russian romances of russian famous composers.
In 2009 she gave concerts in Italy, in the theaters "Pergolesi" and "Gentile",
participated in the "Master class at the Teatro Rossini" in Pesaro,
Master class with Placido Domingo in Verona, participated in the festival of sacred music in Rome,
participated at the Opera Festival in Bergamo Italy 2012 at the opera Serenade in the Wind by Finzi as Countess,
and in numerous other vocal competitions and festivals, where she was awarded high prizes and awards.
In 2019 she was invited to the International Opera Project where she performed
at the Bolshoi Theater, on the Pokrovsky stage, in Puccini's opera Suor Angelica as Badesa, Moscow.
In 2021 performed in Concert of winners of "Classical Music Awards Contest" in Carnegie Hall in New York USA.
Daniel Binyamin - was born in Uzbekistan in Tashkent In a famous dance family.
Daniel, 4th generation dancers.
Graduated from the Uzbek Choreographic Academy of
Dance Graduated from the Institute of Culture, Faculty of Directing Mass Performances.
In Israel since 1992.
1992 Soloist of the Israeli theater "Inbal"In 1992 he created his own dance theater
"Silk Road" with which he participated in international folklore festivals and concerts in Israel and around the world.
In 2000 Daniel created a new group Dance Magic Show Combining dance art with magic tricks, acrobatics and fire shows.
In 2005 the group became famous all over the world with the transformation number
"Matador" appearing on television in France, Italy, Germany and Spain.
In 2010, we received an invitation from guests of honor to the famous festival in Monte Carlo.
From 2010 to 2020 from the agency Las Vegas and Miami
(USA) toured around the world with their solo show "Amor".
Julia Vega is an artist and teacher.
Works in the areas of monumental and easel painting.
In 1987 she graduated from the painting and pedagogical
department of the Kharkov State Art School.
Upon graduation, she taught at an art school and began
to study the language of monumental painting.
She created several monumental works with an area
of more than 90 sq. m. She repatriated to Israel in
1999 and created an art studio "VEGA",
which she leads today. Lives in Jerusalem
and teaches drawing at the Mofet School.
Member of the Union of Professional Artists of Israel since 2002.
Organized and designed all-Israel exhibitions of children's drawings,
annually from 2001 to 2004 and 2010. Regularly participates in exhibitions in Israel.
In 2004, Julia met with the wonderful artist Khaim Kapchits and began to study and
practice the theory of contemporary art. The creative method is based on meditation,
the information received gives an impulse to create compositions.
The artist attaches special importance to plastic forms,
harmony of colors, rhythms of depths and tone balance.
Dmitry Mrikotenko was born in Tbilisi on April 19, 1970.
The first work on the professional stage was the role of Bachana the boy,
played at the age of 10, in the play "The Law of Eternity",
based on the novel by N. Dumbadze, at the Tbilisi Russian Drama Theater. A.S. Griboyedov.
After graduating from the Tbilisi Theater Institute. S. Rustaveli, served in the drama theater.
From 1995 to 2006 he created revue performances "Odessa Courtyards", "Wandering Stars",
"Jester with You", "Both Laughter and Sin", touring the cities of Russia, USA, Germany,
Czech Republic, Israel. At the same time, he taught acting at theater schools in Tel Aviv, Chicago, Prague.
Since 2006, he regularly took part in the television programs "Laughing is Permitted",
"Laughter with Home Delivery", "Humor Club", "Good Evening, Moscow" on the channels
"Russia" and "TVC", in 2007-2011 he was the artistic director and the host of the festival
"Chanson Zone" in Jurmala, concert and anniversary programs in the concert hall "Russia",
"Luzhniki", the hall. Tchaikovsky, Moscow Variety Theater.
In 2006, at the invitation of Mosconcert, he headed the concert and festival department
of this renowned concert organization. Programs and shows created by D. Mrikotenko
(director - Honored Artist of Russia V. Pasynkov) with the participation of Russian pop stars
I. Kobzon, L. Zykina L. Dolina, G. Leps, I. Alegrova,
T. Gverdtsiteli and others. the visiting card of "Mosconcert".
Gloria Genkin - teacher of pop and jazz vocals,
laureate of international competitions,
Honored Artist of Israel, founder of the online school GLORIA VOICES.
Gloria performs on the stages of Moscow, Tel Aviv,
Jerusalem and other cities of Russia and Israel.
And in 2013 she entered the College of Music
at the department of pop-jazz singing.
Thus began an exciting creative journey,
in which there is a place for her solo performances,
participation in groups and, of course, teaching vocals.
During her creative career, Gloria sang about 200 songs,
took part in more than 85 concerts (including solo ones),
and conducted countless individual and group lessons.
Her teaching method allows everyone who wants to learn how to sing,
regardless of age and level of training, to give a voice.
The secret of her success in teaching lies in the fact that
she will allow students to choose their musical style.
After all, her students sing not only popular Russian,
Israeli and American songs, but also rock ballads,
jazz standards, romances, etc.
Veronika Khvalevsky Grace - mezzo-soprano opera singer, laureate of international competitions,
conductor, teacher with 25 years of experience, member of the jury of many vocal competitions
and head of the "Harmony" Vocal School - the leading creative group in the city of Jerusalem.
She is organaizer and director of Holy Land Company(International Festivals and Contests of Art and Creativity)
Veronika has participated in many festivals, including the festival dedicated to the visit of Pope John Paul II to Astana,
Kazakhstan. 2001 and the 2003 Young Talents Festival in Seoul, South Korea.
She was seen on the opera stage in such roles as Marcellina in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro,
Giovanna in Verdi's Rigoletto, Larina in Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin,
Kate in Madame Butterfly by Puccini; and Carmen in Bizet's masterpiece.
Since arriving in Israel in 2005, Ms Grace has performed both locally and abroad.
She has recently appeared in the Tel Aviv opera Sadna and the opera Aeterna in Jerusalem.
She was mentored by famous vocal teachers in Germany and the USA, namely:
John Norris from the New York Metropolitan Opera, Joan Donermann,
Mignon Dunn, Olga Makarina,Emma Sarkisian.
In 2008 she performed with Ranaana Orchestra,
and presented programm of Russian romances of russian famous composers.
In 2009 she gave concerts in Italy, in the theaters "Pergolesi" and "Gentile",
participated in the "Master class at the Teatro Rossini" in Pesaro,
Master class with Placido Domingo in Verona, participated in the festival of sacred music in Rome,
participated at the Opera Festival in Bergamo Italy 2012 at the opera Serenade in the Wind by Finzi as Countess,
and in numerous other vocal competitions and festivals, where she was awarded high prizes and awards.
In 2019 she was invited to the International Opera Project where she performed
at the Bolshoi Theater, on the Pokrovsky stage, in Puccini's opera Suor Angelica as Badesa, Moscow.
In 2021 performed in Concert of winners of "Classical Music Awards Contest" in Carnegie Hall in New York USA.
Algirdas Grinkevičius Lithuania
Professional vocal coach Long-term leader of choirs, ensembles and soloists.
Organizer of the international competition for young vocalists "Baltic Voice" .
From 1987 to 1990 he studied at the choreographic school. Kostroma.
From 1990 to 1994, the Empire of Dance School of Contemporary Ballet. A.V. Kolmakova.
From 1995 to 2000 he worked as a dancer-vocalist
in the professional dance company "Dance Empire International" (Ukraine, Austria).
Since 2000 he has been a director-choreographer of ten of his own creative projects.
Since 2013 Member of the International Jury. Teacher of contemporary techniques, jazz,
classical dance, folk dance.International Festival of Creativity "KALEIDOSCOPE OF TALENTS".
Zywiec, Shchytno, Polyanytsya Zdroj. (Poland)
2013-2018 Conducting master + classes and staging dance compositions,
work in the panel of judges in Lithuania May 2018,Dance Theater "Allegro", Collective "Style",
Children's Theater "Golden Key, School" Dancer "holding master classes.
in Dnepropetrovsk,2016 "Aquapark", Tiantzin, Choreographer-director.
"Aquapark", Guyan, (China). Choreographer-director.2015 »“ Odysseo ”Music-Hall
choreographer“ jazz-tap-duo ”(step, juggle) Dijon. France,
2013-2014 “Le Paradis des Sources” Music-Hall,
choreographer “jazz-tap-duo” (step, juggle) Soultzmatt. France,
2012-2013. Dance Impier Internetional, choreographer (Austria-Turkey).2012
Fashion project (show), vocalist in the Cuban band. Delhi, India .
2011 College of Culture, teacher of modern jazz technology.,
Dnepropetrovsk, 2007-2008. Television project "Beautifull Lady 2006",
choreographer, Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine 2006.
"Magic Mountain" Kathmandu, Nepal. Choreographer-programs,
2005 “Paradise Resort Mamura” Alexandria, Egypt.
Choreographer-programs,2004 Events & Entertainment,
Pvt. Ltd. 4-4 Influence House, Zamrudpur Community Center Kailash Colony Extn. Delhi, India.
Choreographer of the program, dancer, vocalist.2001-2003 Millennium 2000 ”Dalian, China.
Choreographer-programs ,
2001 Dance Impire Internetional Artur Kolmakova company dancer, 1995-2001.
"Mini-Mis Universe" its Contestant, won and won the Grand Prix (Tatiana Shapoval). ,
(South Africa) 2002 Championship of Ukraine UFST (in the world IDO system),
his dance group took second place in the modern nomination.
2010 Championship of Ukraine (in the world IDO system) - step. (Solo). First place, Ternopil, Ukraine. 2010
Participation in the World Championship, Riesa, Germany 2010. International festival with my production "Sailors"
Contemporary dance collective "Style-S" won the Grand Prix, Paris, France 2015.
Dmitry Mrikotenko was born in Tbilisi on April 19, 1970.
The first work on the professional stage was the role of Bachana the boy,
played at the age of 10, in the play "The Law of Eternity",
based on the novel by N. Dumbadze, at the Tbilisi Russian Drama Theater. A.S. Griboyedov.
After graduating from the Tbilisi Theater Institute. S. Rustaveli, served in the drama theater.
From 1995 to 2006 he created revue performances "Odessa Courtyards", "Wandering Stars",
"Jester with You", "Both Laughter and Sin", touring the cities of Russia, USA, Germany,
Czech Republic, Israel. At the same time, he taught acting at theater schools in Tel Aviv, Chicago, Prague.
Since 2006, he regularly took part in the television programs "Laughing is Permitted",
"Laughter with Home Delivery", "Humor Club", "Good Evening, Moscow" on the channels
"Russia" and "TVC", in 2007-2011 he was the artistic director and the host of the festival
"Chanson Zone" in Jurmala, concert and anniversary programs in the concert hall "Russia",
"Luzhniki", the hall. Tchaikovsky, Moscow Variety Theater.
In 2006, at the invitation of Mosconcert, he headed the concert and festival department
of this renowned concert organization. Programs and shows created by D. Mrikotenko
(director - Honored Artist of Russia V. Pasynkov) with the participation of Russian pop stars
I. Kobzon, L. Zykina L. Dolina, G. Leps, I. Alegrova,
T. Gverdtsiteli and others. the visiting card of "Mosconcert".
Meritxell Rodés
Musician, singer, painter, artist
Born in Barcelona, of catalan origin.
She studied Theatrical Arts in England (Colchester)
and music with two distinguished professors Ala Voronkova
(violin) and Tamara Alexeeva (vocal) in Barcelona.
Soloist and flute player of the first Irish band in Barcelona
"Ger the Rigger", singing in English and Gaelic,
touring several cities in Spain and Great Britain.
She started studying russian in 1993 and felt in
love with the language, culture and music of Russia.
She has been awarded in many festivals in Russia and abroad.
Winner of the National Festival in the Kremlin Palace (Moscow)
"Chanson of the Year" "For the popularization of Russian songs in Europe".
"Big Romansiada" Award (Moscow)
"Ambassador of Russian romance".
Her repertoire includes traditional, folklore, shanson,
romances, city romances, Vladimir Vissotsky's songs,
songs of the war years and the URSS.
She sings mainly in russian, spanish, catalan and french,
having translated russian songs into catalan.
She gives many concerts in Europe and Russia,
in where she has been very often congratulated by the
Department of culture in Moscow and various other
administrative, cultural and public organizations of Russia.
Her contribution into friendship and cultural cooperation
between countries is very significant.
Irina Tverskaya
Multidisciplinary creative artist, art researcher, critic,
exhibition curator, a doctoral student in Jewish art at Bar Ilan University.
Painter, illustrator, and graphic designer. Instructor in the neurography
method on behalf of the International Institute for Psychology of Art.
Engaged in teaching painting, drawing, and art.
Irina is a member of the Union of Professional Artists and Noirart Artists.
Irina's works have participated in many exhibitions around the world and
are in galleries and private collections in Israel, Europe, Ukraine,
and the United States.
Alexander Zlotnikov.
Conductor, pianist,
organist, accordionist, teacher.
Laureate of International Competitions.
Alexander - performs classical,
modern and jazz music.
For many years,
leading accompanist
of the Jerusalem Children's
Choir Festival.
He was invited as a performer
of klezmer music
to the festival in Zefat,
as well as to the
klezmer music festival
“Sounds of Jerusalem”
in Jerusalem.
Alexander is often
invited and in demand as a singer
and accompanist for the main
holidays and ceremonies of Israel.