Join internationally acclaimed singer, composer and educator Polina Shepherd for an immersive singing workshop in Guildford. Come and experience Slavic - Russian and beyond - harmonies through song.

Workshop times - 3-5pm.

Slavic songs embrace endless horizons from the far corners of Siberia to the banks of the Black Sea. This free spirit is felt within song of many styles: traditional songs, Art songs, lyrical songs, choral and classical music… Learn how simple, striking harmonies come together to build a beautiful resonant choir!

Music lovers - children and adults of all backgrounds and singing levels are invited, no experience necessary. Learning by ear and with sheet music.

Polina Skovoroda-Shepherd is an internationally acclaimed singer, choir leader, educator and cultural activist, born in Siberia and now based in the UK. Drawing on a lifetime immersed in East European music, she leads Slavic Voices in London and Brighton and teaches Slavic songs to singers around the world, from Iceland to Brazil, the US and throughout Europe. In the UK, she has taught dozens of open to public workshops,  worked with choirs, schools and organisations like SOAS, University of London и Glyndebourne Education.

In her workshops, Polina brings the music to life through its distinctive vocal style and cultural context. She creates an engaging, welcoming experience for singers of all backgrounds and levels. Participants explore songs from across the Slavic world, discovering the stories, sounds and expressive traditions carried in each one.

Organised and supported by the Russian School and Choir in Guildford

Advance online tickets: £12 adults, £3 under 14s.

On the door: £15 adults, £4 under 14s.

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