St. Petersburg, Russia - June 20 1012

[sylvester88]

Official News from JEFC:



myjackieevanchofanclub.com/news/news.php?uid=19

[sylvester88]

link---> nw.ria.ru/culture/20120413/82112561.html

link---> www.buenolatina.ru/es/news.php?id=471

Globe-Trotting Jackie Evancho to Perform in Russia
The 12-year-old soprano has been invited to an international economic forum in St. Petersburg.
By Cindy Cusic Micco Email the author April 15, 2012

Globe-trotting singer Jackie Evancho is heading to Russia this summer to perform in the opening ceremony for the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

The 12-year-old from Richland Township will perform June 20 in a "Bouquet of the Opera" concert with opera singers Dmitri Hvorostovsky of Russia and Sumi Jo of South Korea.

Sarah Hicks, the principal conductor of pops and presentations for the Minnesota Orchestra, will direct the symphony orchestra.

Previously, Jackie traveled to Britain and Japan, as well as sites across the U.S., to perform. Her fan base circles the globe.

The June 21-23 economic forum is a platform for discussions and debates on issues affecting the global economy, global business, government, energy and media, according to its website.

Leaders from around the world will attend.

Tickets for the opening ceremony concert went on sale Thursday, according to an announcement by RIANews in Russia. (Use Google Translate to convert the announcement to English.)

"The trio, who will perform on Palace Square, is made up of artists from Russia, Korea and America—it has to symbolize unity and equality," the translation of the Russian announcement states.

Asked if the Evanchos had any reservations about going or if they immediately answered yes to the request, Jackie's father, Mike, said their response was not immediate.

"First, Jackie has to want to do it and, secondly, it has to fit into the calendar."

He noted that it was a unique opportunity and a possible "once in a lifetime" event.

Noting the "Bouquet of the Opera" theme for the concert, Mike was asked if Jackie will sing opera.

He responded:

"Jackie is a classical crossover artist and will be singing her material in the style she currently sings. The Classical Crossover genre itself straddles different genres from pop to opera to classical, so doing an event like this where it is billed as the 'Bouquet of the Opera' does not and should not place Jackie in the opera genre nor does it make her an opera singer.

"Before it was called Classical Crossover, it was known as 'Popera', a mix of pop and opera. It’s more about how it’s sung, not what is being sung.

"It’s no different than when she took part in David Foster’s 'Hitman Returns' concert. Just because she took part in his pop concert, it doesn’t make her a pop singer. Same applies with this event."

The entire Evancho family will travel to the event in St. Petersburg, Mike said.

link---> pine-richland.patch.com/articles/globe-trotting-jackie-evancho-to-perform-in-russia

[sylvester88]

link---> spb.kassir.ru/en/spb/db/text/288924678.html

link---> 2012.forumspb.com/#culture_bl_link

[dragonslair]

Well Jackie is on her way to St Petersburg
Tweet just in from Jackie:
jackie evancho þ@jackieevancho
on my way to russia today

The adventure continues for our globe trotting songsteress.

[sylvester88]

from Russian website called BaltInfo posted by Steve:

Posted 10 June 2012 - 07:58 PM
I have translated some comments about Jackie from a Russian website called BaltInfo. This is abbreviated meaning Baltic Info. Please understand that it is not verbatim because there is not accurate translator interpretation, so these are my words, but no words other than grammatical were added or embellished in any way. Nor were any elements changed for increased or decreased emphasis.

www.baltinfo.ru/2012/04/11/V-den-otkrytiya-PEF-na-Dvortcovoi-ploschadi-soberetsya-Buket-opery-271396

This is the translated quote:


In the opening day of the PEF will meet at the Palace Square "Bouquet of the Opera"

The "American miracle", the "phenomena of the 21st Century", "new sensation in the music world" - these epithets, depict charming 12 year old Jackie Evancho (Ivanko) of Pittsburg, USA, were awarded after her triumphant performance on the US show, America's Got Talent in 2010. A blonde angel with the gift of good looks and exceptional strength voice, singing in the style of classical crossover, performed at the competition O Mio Babbino Caro by Puccini. You should have seen it as the audience shot up and applauded in unison. Unusual for this age, her tone of voice. She possesses a magnificent soprano voice, a perfect musical ear, and flawless technique which amazed everyone.

Already the voice of Jackie Ivanko is compared with the voice of the greatest diva of the 20th Century, Maria Callas. The young singer has attracted the attention of many influential people from the music industry. Jackie has performed in a gala concert of the competition singing on stage with Sarah Brightman, and Canadian David Foster, performed the National Anthem at the home game of baseball team, the Pittsburg Pirates, sang the carol O Holy Night. in front of an audience of thousands at the Christmas tree lighting in New York which was attended by President Barack Obama. In 2011, Jackie Ivanko gave a recital at the Lincoln Center (New York), becoming the youngest performer on the legendary stage. In two years, Jackie Ivanko has already released four albums.

I think they are into Jackie Evancho in the land of Peter The Great. It has been asked if jackie feels or should feel safe there. There is no question about her safety. My advise to any tourist is don't walk alone at night in any former Soviet city, and don't speak in English on the streets at night. American's are a curiosity for most people. You will find on occasion a few people who do not like Americans, but this is not the norm. Most people are very congenial and inquisitive.

[sylvester88]

The conductor in the event, Sarah Hicks.





Maestro Sarah tweeted:

Sarah Hicks ‏@chefdorch
Off to Russia for concert to open Int'l Economic Forum in St P next Wed!!
4:32 PM - 15 Jun 12 via Twitter for iPhone



Sarah Hicks ‏@chefdorch
10:54 pm in St Petersburg pic.twitter.com/aNHkl3hj

11:24 AM - 16 Jun 12 via Photos on iOS



Sarah Hicks ‏@chefdorch
Pet menu at the W in St Petersburg pic.twitter.com/oAruc5fi

12:06 AM - 17 Jun 12 via Photos on iOS



Sarah Hicks ‏@chefdorch
Can't sleep. 12:30 am in St Petersburg. Rock on, White Nights... pic.twitter.com/KgyO9Boe

2:26 PM - 17 Jun 12 via Photos on iOS

[sylvester88]

tweet from Sumi Jo:

sumi Jo ‏@sumijo2011
Flying to St.Petersburg, Russia #fun trip
1:58 AM - 17 Jun 12 via Twitter for Android



sumi Jo ‏@sumijo2011
Sleeping beauty Cindy♥ pic.twitter.com/RxsieWqP

10:43 AM - 17 Jun 12 via Twitter for Android



sumi Jo ‏@sumijo2011
St.Petersburg, Russia. So beautiful! I love here! pic.twitter.com/qtMIOWgu

3:05 AM - 18 Jun 12 via Twitter for Android



sumi Jo ‏@sumijo2011
Ready to go to rehearsal, Will be back to the hotel before Italia v Irland game !!!
4:46 AM - 18 Jun 12 via web



sumi Jo ‏@sumijo2011
What's the name of this river in St.Petersburg in Russia?? pic.twitter.com/0RgmGLLn

4:57 AM - 18 Jun 12 via Twitter for Android




sumi Jo ‏@sumijo2011
Caviar and baked potatoes!! Such a perfect combination! #Russian Vodkaroom No.1 pic.twitter.com/2AtKLBia

10:42 AM - 18 Jun 12 via Twitter for Android



sumi Jo ‏@sumijo2011
Kulebiaka; Russian Puff Pastry wz Salmon Filling #Russian Vodkaroom No.1 pic.twitter.com/g9zMlw6z

10:51 AM - 18 Jun 12 via Twitter for Android

from Dmitri Hvorostovsky:

Dmitri Hvorostovsky @hvorostovsky
Dmitri's concert in St. Petersburg w/ Sumi Jo & @jackieevancho includes Bizet's "Votre Toast," featured here. bit.ly/KqsTzM
8:04 AM - 18 Jun 12 via web

[sylvester88]

Anybody knows Russian? sounds like she mention Jackie on the video!

video link---> www.tv100.ru/news/peterburg-gotovitsya-uslyshat-buket-opery-57728/

[bogi]

About Jackie it was said 'American mirracle, 12 years old Jackie Evancho'.
The whole spoken text of the video appears bellow the video.

It was said St. Petersburg will be the 1st town where the concert will be held. Do you know about further concert of this trio?

If you wish to translate something what's not too long, just ask me.

[sylvester88]

Jun 19, 2012 8:24:10 GMT bogi said:

About Jackie it was said 'American mirracle, 12 years old Jackie Evancho'.
The whole spoken text of the video appears bellow the video.

It was said St. Petersburg will be the 1st town where the concert will be held. Do you know about further concert of this trio?

If you wish to translate something what's not too long, just ask me.

Thanks bogi, well post from time to time updates of Russian event.

Here's another one but translated by one of Jackie fans from Ukraine at JEFC I posted at FB open group(Music Of Jackie Evancho):

Bob Sylvester
We have a translation from our fellow fan from Ukraine (dmitriy_serko) for this video posted at JEFC: www.tv100.ru/video/view/koncert-dmitriya-hvorostovskogo-sumi-yo-djeki-ivanko-74410


dmitriy_serko
Posted Today, 02:49 PM
Small presentation of a concert and Jackie on russian regional tv channel. click
He say:
I want to show you, here this smallest a musical fragment. ... Jackie sings the song ...
Little girl. Hear as it sings? Voice of the adult woman. Now
enough, has intrigued? ... further, he tells the general information about a concert ..
Speaks about Hvorostovsky and Summi.... so, the main opening (in sense new never shown - a com.transl.) evenings, promises to be, performance of - phenomenon of a 21 century, 12 years old rising star the Jackie Evancho. The girl Seems fragile - but sings SUCH voice!!! So, It is necessary to tell that it already compare with... for example... Maria Callas. Understand it you can, absolutely free on Wednesday on concert .... At the end promises, next week (on June 24, Sunday of the 11th morning, time of Moscow - www.tv100.ru/live/ - comm.transl.) to tell in detail about a concert.




15 hours ago

[sylvester88]

We have Steve(Quasimodo) flew over there to accompany and meet russian fans like Julia Sidorenko. Theres 2 from Finland, one from Latvia and Ukraine coming for fan gathering at this moment at Palace Square, well see how many international fans present to support Jackie at St. Petersburg.

I think we have a chance to an on line feed of the events a young Jackie fan from Russia(@youlenka22). She posted a welcome tweet to Jackie on Twitter over the weekend (http://youlenka22.livejournal.com/). Here's the live feed link from youlenka22:
topspbtv.ru/news/news8850/





I like the way it writes Jackie missing the first rehearsal and sleeping due to her long fligh". Rehearsal? Who needs it, LOL!

[sylvester88]

Latest entry from youlenka22 from Russia: youlenka22.livejournal.com/

[sylvester88]

from FB open group(Music Of Jackie Evancho):

Edward Traxler
Camera at St Petersburg square : vpiter.com/web-camera-palace-square

3 hours ago

I'm just confused why 2 stage has been set up at the Palace Square?

[sylvester88]

Goggle translated

link---> www.fontanka.ru/2012/06/19/069/

[fridaybridge]

Could one stage be for music and the other for speechifying?