The IV Leonid Agutin Musical Education Forum concluded in Sochi with performances by Larisa Dolina, Dima Bilan, Vladimir Presnyakov and a roster of notable artists. The event was relayed to socialbites.ca through the forum’s press service attributed to Leonid Agutin’s team.
Even amid rain and a forecast of storms, the forum closed with a grand gala concert. The winners of the competitions had the chance to share the stage with masters of the Russian stage, celebrating the 55th birthday of Leonid Agutin and commemorating his body of work.
Lineup and performances
In addition to Dolina, Bilan and Presnyakov, the evening featured appearances by Jony, Luce Chebotina, Stas Yarushin, Dominik Joker, Pizza, and Uma2rman. The artists delivered covers of Agutin’s classic hits, delighting the audience with fresh interpretations and nostalgic favorites. Viewers in Canada and the United States can expect eventual broadcasts of the performances on television, though the exact airdate has not been confirmed.
Audience and competition highlights
More than 3,000 youths from across the country gathered for the forum held at Krasnaya Polyana. The program offered 22 training pieces that challenged participants across multiple disciplines. The younger generation showcased talent in dance and vocal competitions, as well as the author’s DAR song contest, where established stars served as jurors. The vocal competition crowned a winner: a 10-year-old from St. Petersburg named Elena Turchina, who performed the song Everything is in Your Hands in collaboration with Lyusya Chebotina at the final gala concert.
Additional notes
There was a noted collaboration from Maxim Fadeev, who introduced a new project titled Nargiz apologizes in exchange for the songs, signaling ongoing crossovers between education and contemporary music projects within the forum framework.