During the century history the Grodno region was glorified by the art
traditions and a unique combination of cultures. Here on a small plot
of land cultural traditions of Belorussians, Lithuanians, Poles, Ukrainian,
Jews, Russian and Tatars were bound. For continuation of traditions
of musical art which have been incorporated in second half of 18 centuries
by Anthony Tizengaus, in May, 1992 «Kapella of Grodno» has been created.
In days of Tizengaus, "Kapella" was the original furnace in
which were melted musical culture of a composition of the Western Europe
and creativity of local "serf" talents, a choreography and
direction, and the hearth of this furnace was left with masterpieces
which were capable to strike and column Astergazi (for which J.Gajdn
at that time worked) and monarchy persons of Poland and Russia.
«Kapella of
Grodno» - as musical collective, pays the big attention to distribution
and popularization of everything that is connected to culture of our
region. Mobility and universality of executors, and also an opportunity
of structural changes allow to include the most different compositions
of various styles, epoch, genres in programs of the kapella. From chamber
products (romances, tool miniatures), up to symphonic and vocal-tools
(cantatas, symphonies). Rich repertoire list of the Grodno kapella covers
a plenty of high samples of musical art - compositions of ancient and
modern Belarus composers, Russian and West-European classics of 17-20
centuries, a sacred music, national songs, etc.
The purposes and tasks which are put
before itself with the Grodno kapella - revival and development of the
Belarus musical traditions, propagation and popularization of the Belarus
and world musical art, cultural - educational and cultural - educational
activity, pedagogical, scientific, it is musical - theatrical, publishing,
etc.
For 10 years of work kapella of Grodno
has gained authority and a recognition not only in Grodno, but also
behind its limits. Today is indoubtedly significant phenomenon in a
cultural life of all Belorussia. The collective is full of creative
plans and has wide prospects in the future.
