The Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Stage hosted an extraordinary musical meeting. The Alexandrov Russian Red Army Choir and Dance Ensemble shared the stage with rock artist Hayko Cepkin at the opening of their Turkey tour.
Speaking at the opening of the concert, Hayko Cepkin stated that the evening would witness historic moments. Cepkin said, "I will give the most interesting concert of my life with the Red Army team. I am used to appearing before you with large orchestras, but now I have come with an entire army. There probably couldn't be a larger group than this."
In the first part of the two-act concert, the Red Army Choir took the stage. The ensemble presented Russian folk music, military marches, classical works and dance performances to the audience.
In the second act, Hayko Cepkin's rock repertoire was blended with the centuries-old choir tradition. Modern rock sounds combined with the choir's powerful voice to create a unique musical experience.
Tour to continue in four cities
The team, which started its Turkey tour with a two-day concert series in Istanbul, will perform in four more cities. As part of the tour, they will meet music lovers on June 28 at Izmir Bornova Asik Veysel Open Air Theatre, on June 30 at Antalya Open Air Theatre, on July 2 at Adana Cukurova University Open Air Theatre, and on July 3-4 at Ankara Oran Open Air Stage.