"Five Stars. Intervision Euro Vision" is not "the competition"

27th August in Sochi hosted a press conference on the occasion of the opening of the first contest of young performers "Five Stars. Intervision" (followers of the All-Russian Festival "Five Stars" in Sochi in 2005-2007 instead.). The press conference began with introductory remarks Aksyutov Jury, Director, Music Broadcast Channel (channel - the founder of the competition). Then took the floor and the permanent chairman of the jury, Joseph Kobzon that presents all members of the international jury. Recall that in contrast to previous years' Five Stars-2008 "formed the jury of art and culture, on behalf of all participating countries. Robert Amirkhanian (Armenia, People's Artist of Armenia, composer, winner of international competitions), Kudratullo Khikmatov (Tajikistan, Honored Artist of Tajikistan, the chairman of the Composers' Union, winner of international competitions), Erulan Kanapyanov (Kazakhstan: The Bureau of the press conference was attended by almost all members of the Jury President of the Eurasian Cultural Foundation, composer, winner of international awards), Yan Tabachnik ( Ukraine, People's Artist of Ukraine, Doctor of Arts, Professor), Alexander Tikhonovich (Belarus, People's Artist of Belarus, an ensemble of soloists "Verasy"), Nelly Ciobanu (Moldova, Honored Artist of Moldova, winner of international competitions), Aktan Isabaev (Kyrgyzstan , Honored Artist of Kyrgyzstan, laureate of international competitions), Rovshan Nepesov (Turkmenistan, composer, conductor). Even during the press conference to the members of the jury were joined representatives from Latvia - a famous actor and film Ivars Kalnins. You have no time to go to the press conference because of the late arrival in Sochi and the judge from Azerbaijan Polad Bulbuloglu (People's Artist of Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan's ambassador to Russia, an emeritus professor of the Azerbaijan University of Culture and Arts) - read more here. Joseph Kobzon (People's Artist of the USSR People's Artist of Ukraine, laureate of the State Prize of the USSR, Professor, Academician of the Russian Academy of Arts, member of the Academy of Arts of Russia), as we know it, is not only the chairman of the jury, but also provides it to Russia. Speaking about the new, the international status of the competition, I said Kobzon: - National Festival of "Five Stars" was a great competition, I feel a real nostalgia. But this year, the founder of the competition channel, in my view, ideologically correct decision, the invitation of the "Five Stars" all countries in the recent past were united family of peoples of the Soviet Union, and now are sovereign states. Channel One and its partners in the CIS had a huge preliminary coordinate all the details of the new format of the competition in national ministries of culture and public service broadcasters in record time. The competition was attended by representatives from 11 countries. For obvious reasons, we do not see a Georgia. Also do not have time to roll up to the competition of Uzbekistan, Lithuania and Estonia. The transition to the new format of the competition was absolutely natural, we remind everyone that in the last years of the participants were somehow representative of the Ukraine, Belarus and other CIS countries. They dreamed of the All-Russian contest, sang songs in Russian. Now they have a great chance to represent their countries officially speak in his own language. I'm glad that Channel One has the opportunity to meet all the countries of the former Soviet Union and in fact played the All-Union competition of artists - Joseph Kobzon and Yuri Aksyuta His view was Alexander Tikhonovich (Belarus) expressed. It was the honorable competition in the country, it immediately became the winners are known, are famous. Competition "Five Stars. Intervision" Us is another chance to feel each other's shoulders. And lift it up a notch in our relationship. Joseph Kobzon also said that the final process of the jury at the workshop members of the jury, at the 28th August will take place will be determined. - I do not think we are going to experience problems in reaching agreement on the rules of the jury. We gathered experts people who objectively assess the level of performance of competitors and can be good, collegial decision. This year we decided to get away from the "digital ballot" and want to openly discuss each performance. We are to give their opinion, looking at each other's eyes. So honest. This competition - a trial balloon, we have proposed the first channel. And according to the rules of a new competition, the winners of the "Five Stars. Intervision" should define the audience during the live on TV. But the jury will award the professional award. There is a nuance. The jury members are not familiar with the candidates and tomorrow to hear their songs for the first time. For example, I presided over the selection of the representatives from Russia. We listened to choose Yuri Aksyutov about 98 artists (group of "Quattro"). But who transferred to another country, I do not know. As interesting as that is definitely a strong element of freshness and newness. You know, it's a Russian Orthodox icon "Unexpected Joy". Me and this contest hope to meet with a musical about "Unexpected Joy". Neither you, journalists, neither we, the jury, nor the audience - no one knows pass these young people who come to you in the competition. We are listening to all for their songs, get to know her, surprised by her creativity. Joseph Kobzon said that the only criterion for the jury during the performances are the qualifications: - We do not use "national factors" in making its assessment. No matter what music market in our country is more developed in some less. All participating countries are the same, no one discounts we will not. Beat the participants to sing better. And I for one would not be surprised if it wins its Armenia and Tajikistan. Speaking of the future of the international competition, said Yuri Aksyuta: - While we do not want to bind to the site of the festival next year to attract participants from a country. The international jury, we already have, but also we. An international committee of the competition to establish which included representatives from all participating countries This is likely to make the leaders of the national public broadcasters. And make a decision of the Committee, where "host Five Stars. Intervision" the next year, which country be willing to host the competition. Yuri Aksyuta answer to the question of whether to take part in the competition of the South Ossetia and Abkhazia, said Joseph Kobzon: - "Five Stars Intervision." Is in countries that yesterday Soviet republics united state is held. South Ossetia and Abkhazia. We can not exclude the possibility that change in the future, the rules of the festival, and then other countries the chance to have attend. The press conference had questions about the absence of Georgia in the competition, and for the members of the jury, in their countries, "five-star participation answer Intervision.." - We are down to the last moment to keep our doors Georgia open - said Yuri Aksyuta. - But you do not see here any artist, not a member of the jury of the country from which it is clear that Georgia has decided not to participate. Although before the war, everything was according to plan. Georgia led the selection of potential candidates, prepared candidate ... I think they wish they did not have the opportunity to speak here. Yan Tabachnik (Ukraine) decided to answer for themselves: - The fact that I am here and represent my country speaks volumes about the fact that I have the greatest sympathy for the competition and to those who see him off. When asked whether it is not. "Wants to deny Five Stars Intervision Euro Vision" the Aksyuta Yuri said, "in terms of international representation and scope of the festival outperform": - Not to plan. They are completely different competitions that combine a certain technological process for the selection of participants and the winners. We made a conscious decision to use these systems, because they are universal. The following year, the "Euro Vision" is known to take place in Moscow. The first channel is not only a channel that transmits in its program. But we are, and organizers of the "Euro Vision". I must say that we are. Greatly contribute to the fact that the competition has shifted to Russia next year In recent years we have focused and diligent "turn" him. We have raised the public's interest for the competition to new heights. Ashamed to remember where we started seven years ago. And now the "Euro Vision" breaking records on the percentage of viewers - 40-50% of the audience. I do not think that the juxtaposition of "Euro Vision" and "Five Stars. Intervision" create some problems for us. And God forbid that such competitions were trying to destroy each other. Talks about the process of nominating candidates in the participating countries, Yuri Aksyuta as in the recent Moscow press conference said: - Initial discussions on the selection of participants, we have had with the leaders of the national public broadcaster. It has been our policy choice, we went to them for the sake of objectivity. We Joseph Kobzon would charge no responsibility for independent business travel. Yan Tabachnik told the Ukrainian selection: - Ukraine has delegated the competition very interesting duet "Dangerous Liaisons". Girl from western Ukraine and native Muscovite ... very talented guys. Let them god luck. The more you will recall that last year was won by the Ukrainian participants of the "Five Stars" victory. By the way, the duo "Dangerous Liaisons" was formed after its members met in the first Ukrainian "American Idol". Robert Amirkhanian (Armenia) spoke about his position: - knowing that a number of judges equal to the number of participants, such as when there is suspicion in the fact that we, the members of the jury have come here to the children and "punch" to defend arises. It is not. I, for example, at the last minute found out that the candidate from Armenia - a young man with a conservatory education. I'm not familiar with it, but I was thrilled. Finally, I am the chairman of the Composers' Union of Armenia and have nothing to do with show business. I do not want our artists to lose face, but I will for the Armenian fingers crossed, I'm going for talented artists to be able to make real on stage, the music picked up a new, higher level roots. Channel in all our countries to see, and certainly with undisguised interest - talk, as the first channel, the founder of the competition, will support their later winner, Joseph Kobzon said. I think it will be enough, if the first channel invites the winners in its air, in its programs. But it's too early to talk about it. Participants have not seen or heard. We all look forward to a music discovery. I appeal to you, gentlemen, journalists, calls ... Do not be cruel remember in this assessment, the fact that we talk about the youth competition, the very young artists. It's hard to call for kindness, but I encourage at least for objectivity. Not discouraged, the young musicians coming from other countries to such contests. They are an expression of our concern for our young actors, a manifestation of our friendship. You think. At the time of the Soviet Union Decade of Latvian art held in Ukraine, and, say, the Moldovan - in Kazakhstan. We enrich ourselves, our national culture. And the competition is designed to do the same. Text: Intermedia photo: photo - Svetlana Maltsev, NEWSmusic.ru