Russian ensemble Nov. 1

The Nevsky Vocal Ensemble from Russia will present a free concert Monday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Music Building Concert Hall.

The group, founded in 1997, has been lauded for its "refined choral singing" and a "high standard of performance." The six-member ensemble consists of graduates and students of the St. Petersburg State Conservatory who perform the classical Russian music of Bortnianski, Chesnokov, Rachmaninoff and others, plus works of modern composers and interpretations of Russian folk songs.

The ensemble maintains an active performance schedule, including wide concert activity both in Russia and abroad in France , Germany , Switzerland and Spain . They are currently on an extended tour of the United States .

The concert is free and donations to support their tour will be received. For more information, contact Anna Hamre, associate professor of music, at 8-2539.