Under the visionary leadership of Nikolai Kachanov, RCCNY's founder and artistic director, the chorus's repertoire spans centuries and continents and offers an unprecedented opportunity to explore some of the world's best music in a warm and inspiring rehearsal atmosphere. Kachanov teaches singers advanced vocal skills for performing different genres: from early music and
classical epics to works never heard before in America to discover the meaning of the music beyond the notes in the score.
To schedule an audition: Please e-mail auditions@rccny.org or call 212-928-1402.
Wednesday nights from 7-10pm (occasional Mondays). Location: Interchurch Center, 475 Riverside Drive, between W. 119 and W. 120 Streets. Entrance on Claremont Avenue. By subway: 1 to 116th Street.
Our 2011-2012 season will include "Tchaikovsky and his Contemporaries" (October 22).
"Reflections: Ten Years Later" (October 29 and 30, 2011) will feature the magnificent
New York Mass by Efrem Podgaits, Samuel Barber's choral adaptation of
Adagio for Strings and compositions by Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky and Tavener.
In May 2012, "Russia and its Neighbors: Armenia, Georgia, Ukraine," will include
rarely performed music by prominent composers from Armenia, Georgia, Russia and Ukraine.
More details on the concert repertoire can be found
on our Concert Schedule page.
KNOWLEDGE OF RUSSIAN IS NOT REQUIRED because transliterations are provided. A love for rehearsing to attain the deepest comprehension and expression and good sight-reading skills are a must. Tenors and basses are especially welcome. A prepared piece is preferred but not required.
"The group is versatile, the music is challenging, the standards are high, and each rehearsal is like a little voice lesson. What keeps me coming back each year is that I know I'll be asked to stretch myself vocally, intellectually, and artistically."
- T.A., soprano
"RCCNY is more than a singing group...it's a philosophy. A place to grow as an artist. Nikolai's approach to music is truly sophisticated, demanding both technical excellence and emotional depth from his singers with mutual respect. Much of the passion may be fueled and inspired by the Russian spirit, but I come away from every rehearsal and concert with some fresh perspective on life, art and the world itself. It's an honor to work with him in such a tight-knit group - performing at world-class venues like Carnegie and Lincoln Center with international artists is icing on the cake!"
- E.M., alto
"RCCNY is the most untraditional choir, perhaps, the best kept secret in New York, yet to be discovered by singers with a high sense of musicianship who seek to find an ensemble that offers an opportunity for passionate music making."
- T.K., soprano
"The amazing variety within the Russian-language repertoire-the great tradition of liturgical compositions, the folk-based works, and the fascinating modern composers-has opened a wonderful new musical world to me."
- J.G., soprano
"Rehearsals with Nikolai Kachanov are like weekly medicine for the soul. They have expanded my appreciation of choral music and raised my awareness of preparing for highly polished performances of a very diverse repertoire for a Russian - American choir."
- N.M., baritone since 1984
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