Ex. 8 p.

50
1. There are two departments at the conservatory – full-time and extramular.
2. There are four orchestras at the conservatory. These are symphonic, chamber,
wind and folk.
3. There are four vice-rectors at the conservatory.
4. There are approximately 700 students and 200 teachers and concertmasters at
the conservatory.
5. The conservatory hosts student concerts.
6. At the end of each semester, students take exams and tests.
7. There are 2 semesters in the academic year.
8. The entire training period takes 5 years.
9. There are two deans at the head of all faculties.
10. There are rector at the head of the conservatory.
11. There are two concert halls and library on the first floor.
12. The conservatory prepares concert performers, artists of an orchestra, an
ensemble and teachers.
13. Manu of our teachers are former graduates Rostov State Conservatory and have
academic degrees.
14. There are rectorate and audiences at the second floor.
15. There are dean’s office, audiences and music library at the fourth floor.
16. Students are taught to play the piano, folk, string and wind instruments.
17. Theoretical students are engaged research work.
18. Students are provided with a hostel.
19. Students receive a scholarship.
20. Students take part in competitions and festivals in our country and abroad/
21. Students also pass technical skill tests and play academic concerts in the
middle of a semester.
22. Students of choral department are members of the choir.
23. The study plan consists of general education and special disciplines.
24. To enter the conservatory, students must pass the entrance exams.
25. I’m studying at the faculty of concert wind and percussion instruments.

Ex.12 p. 51
Dear Mr. Pahud, my name is Ruslan Borisov. I am a student of the Petrozavodsk
Glazunov State Conservatory and a flutist in the Onego Orchestra. Recently I
watched your video on YouTube, in which you performed a flute concerto with the
orchestra of the contemporary composer Marc-Andre Dalbavie. I really liked it,
and I would like to learn how to use it in my future performances.
After visiting music websites, I did not find a "buy" button and did not find any
information about the possibility of buying sheet music. Could you tell me how to
purchase the sheet music of this piece? And are there printed versions of them? I
would be very grateful if you would send all the information to my email address
ruslanbirisovruslanborisov@gmail.com
Yours sincerely, Ruslan Borisov.

ex.5 p.67
1. Yes. In my city there is a Musical Theater of the Republic of Karelia — the state
Theater in Petrozavodsk. The repertoire of the theater includes musical and stage
genres: opera, ballet, operetta, musical comedy, musical. there is also a State
Drama Theater. It is the only professional theater in the world where performances
are performed in Finnish, Karelian, Veps and Russian.
2. Unfortunately, I don't often go to the theater because I work very hard. But if I
go to other cities, I definitely try to visit the theater
3. Most of all I like musical comedy, because I like to experience the whole range
of emotions together with the actors
4. There are a lot of famous theaters. I'll name the first ones that come to mind,
okay? Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, Academic
Drama Theater named after M. Gorky in Nizhny Novgorod, La Scala in Milan and
Grand Opera in Paris
5. I like the avant-garde more because it is the music of our time, and my composer
friends often write works in this style, which I perform and convey their thoughts
to the listener.
6. The last time I was at the National Theater of Karelia on March 18 at the
production of "Secrets of the Ravenscroft Family"
7. The main roles were played by: Raffing, inspector - Dmitry Ivanov; Marcy,
governess - Lada Karpova; Mrs. Ravenscroft, mistress of the estate - Honored
Artist of Karelia Olga Portraretova; Gillian, her daughter -Galina Filyushkina;
Dolly, maid -Nastasia Shum; Mrs. French (housekeeper)-Honored Artist of Karelia
Olesya Leontieva.
8. It was a performance, so it was without musical accompaniment.
9. Yes. When the performance ended, all the people in the hall stood, applauded
and shouted: “Bravo! Wonderful!"
10. The audience did not let the artists leave the stage for a very long time.

Ex.9 p. 69
1. Who act on the stage during the performance? Do singers and dancers act on the
stage? What do singers and dancers do during the performance?
2. Who usually makes wonderful sceneries? Do designers makes only wonderful
sceneries? What do designers usually do?
3. What does a conductor do after the third bell? Who appears in the orchestra pit
after the third bell? When does a conductor appear in the orchestra pit?
4. Who does the public often give flowers to? What does the public often give
actors? Who often presents the actors with flowers?
5. Who does a makeup artist help to change their appearance before the
performance? Who helps actors and actresses change their appearance before the
performance? What does the makeup artist help actors and actresses with? When
does a makeup artist help actors and actresses?
ex.14 p. 76
a)
Alexander: Hello, how are you?
Boris: Hello, thank you, good!
Alexander: I'm glad to hear that. And how do you like opera?
Boris: I get great pleasure, the performance of the lead
soloist is so realistic! Do you share my opinion?
Alexander: To be honest, I was afraid that I would die of boredom, but now I think
that this is the best vocal I've ever heard.
Boris: By the way, where are your seats?
Alexander: In the stalls, in the front rows, just in front of the orchestra pit. Oh, I
think we need to hurry.
Boris: Yes, yes, the third bell has just rung.
Alexander: See you later!
Boris: I wish you a pleasant viewing!
b)
Alexey: Good afternoon, do you have tickets for "Eugene Onegin" on Saturday?
Cashier: Would you like a daytime or evening performance?
Alexey: Evening, please.
Cashier: Unfortunately, there are only seats left in the stalls and in the gallery.
Alexey: Are there any seats in the dress circle?
Cashier: Sorry! In the dress circle there is only for daytime…
Alexey: OK, give me 2 tickets in the stalls for the evening. How much do they
cost?
Cashier: 500 rubles each.
Alexey: Here you are. Thank you very much!
Cashier: I hope you enjoy the opera.

Ex. 19 p.77
About the "Matthew Passion" by Johann Sebastian Bach. It was a big event at the
D. Shostakovich St. Petersburg Philharmonic. An orchestra from Lithuania came
to visit with such a wonderful program. The entire orchestra played authentic
instruments of the 18th century. The "Matthew Passion" lasted about 4 hours. The
audience was greatly impressed by the performance, that 4 hours of music flew by
unnoticed. After the concert, I managed to talk to the concertmasters of the bands
and express my opinion about the performance to them. As a result, I gained
experience not only from listening to a great composition, but also learned the
subtleties from musicians of the highest skill. Most of all, I was surprised by the
skill of the conductor, who simultaneously conducted the orchestra, choir and at
the same time played the harpsichord. I am sure that this concert will remain in my
memory forever.
Ex. 4 p. 80
1. My father used to play in an orchestra. – So as mine.
2. It used to be my music school. – So as his.
3. Our orchestra never used to be abroad. – So as ours.
4. Our group doesn’t have a music history exam this winter. – So as ours.
5. My concertmaster used to know this piece by heart. – So as mine.
6. My mom is a theatergoer. – So as mine.

Ex. 4 p. 85
1. It’s hard for me to live without music.
2. Yes, I like to listen to music only live.
3. Music is a way of conveying feelings not with words, but with the language of
sounds.
4. I usually go to concerts of the symphony orchestra in the Philharmonic hall.
5. Teenagers like pop music now. Modern classical music is mostly listened to by
professionals, musicians and music lovers.
6. Most of my friends who live with me in the same country like classical and jazz.
7. I prefer classical and instrumental music of the Baroque era.

Ex. 4 p. 88
1) disciplines
2) Member
3) Establish
4) Significant
5) Compatriots
6) Staple
7) Director
8) contest
9) Cello
10) luminaries

Ex. 9 p. 91
Annual competition
gala closing concert
male singer
femele singer
solo performance
gifted children
exchange experience
final round
gifted musician
member
male singer
femele singer.

Ex. 15 p. 98
One of the best operas I was able to visit was the opera "The Nightingale" by Igor
Stravinsky. The opera was staged in the historic hall of the Mariinsky Theatre in
St. Petersburg.
The opera "The Nightingale" consists of 3 acts based on the libretto by composer
Stepan Mitusov on the plot of Andersen's fairy tale of the same name. The plot of
the opera tells us about a nightingale who performs incredible songs that drive
away even Death. The opera is influenced by Rimsky-Korsakov and Debussy.
For me, this opera opened Stravinsky as an innovative composer. I experienced
unforgettable emotions from listening.
ex.9 p.105
1. Upon entering the theater, the audience leaves their outerwear in the wardrobe
and takes binoculars for rent.
2. Usually there are several acts in a performance: ballets can consist of two or
three acts.
3. The play was so boring that the audience almost died of boredom.
4. We were delighted when we found out that the People's Artist of Russia is
dancing the main part.
5. Our seats were in the ninth row.
6. Scenery and costumes are made in the workshops of the Bolshoi Theater.
7. The Opera House specializes in staging Russian classics.
8. The Rostov Musical Theater is a well-equipped theater located in a white marble
building in the shape of a grand piano.
9. Since I work for a record company, I often record various singers, groups and
ensembles.
10. I used to play timpani in this orchestra.
11. I especially liked the way the oboe presented the secondary theme.
12. I'm sorry, but I can't share your opinion.
13. Young musicians have gained international recognition thanks to this
competition.
14. This festival is held every four years.
15. The chairman of the jury was an outstanding conductor and artistic director of
the Mariinsky Theatre.
16. Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the Bolshoi Theater?
17. This year the festival celebrates its fifth anniversary.
ex.14 p.123
a) Alexander Yakovlev is one of the brightest representatives of the modern
Russian piano school. He graduated from the Rostov Conservatory and post-
graduate studies in piano with Professor Sergei Osipenko. This pianist has received
55 first prizes at prestigious international and all-Russian competitions. The pianist
collaborates with first-class musical groups under the direction of wonderful
conductors - C. Kogan,
R. Martynova, O. Balana, N. Samale and many others. This brilliant performer
often performs in the most famous concert halls of the world. Many prominent
artists paid Alexander Yakovlev the most flattering compliments.
b) To become a skilled performer, you should practice 24 hours a day. You need
not only to have a musical ear, but also to feel the instrument you are playing.
Every performer can become a virtuoso, and any virtuoso is a specialist in his field,
a musical genius. In the performance of a musical work, the most important thing
for a virtuoso is to be attentive to the composer's intention and not allow their
personal qualities to overshadow the musical character of the work.

Ex. 17 p. 125
Rate
related to
100th anniversary
upcoming event
witty
production center
proceed
make an appointment
appointment book
bar
tried
ambassador
human feel
a wide range
proximity
movement
brilliant
restrained,
curiosity
relationship
educational
unfortunately
participant
trend
a packed schedule
to enrich
put in the forefront
fellow
to wow the crowd

Ex. 14 p. 139
invaluable contribution
russian musical culture
major event
both our country and abroad
touring performing group
conducting career
under his leadership
conducting style
chief conductor or principal conductor
artistic director
guest conductor
breakthrough
National Artist of the Russian Federation
highly professional

Essey about the theater of Petrozavodsk

The Musical Theater of the Republic of Karelia is located in a building designed
by architects E. N. Chechik, A. P. Maksimov and S. G. Brodsky; the pediment and
friezes are decorated with the works of the famous Russian sculptor S. T.
Konenkov. On November 5 , 1955 , the premiere of the operetta And .Dunaevsky's
"Free Wind" Musical Theater opened its first season. For half a century,
performances of all musical and stage genres have been presented in the repertoire:
classical and modern operetta, musical comedy and musical, opera and ballet.
Today, the Musical Theater of Karelia is the largest stage venue in the republic,
equipped with modern equipment. Its auditorium is designed for 608 seats, and the
team of artists, creative workers and technical staff has about three hundred people.
The repertoire is based on opera and ballet performances.
The main guest director of the opera is the People's Artist of Russia Yuri
Alexandrov, the main director is Anna Osipenko. The chief choreographer is Kirill
Simonov, Honored Artist of Karelia. The chief conductor of the theater is Mikhail
Sinkevich. The chief choirmaster is Honored Artist of Karelia Alexander Zorin.
The theater is headed by the director, Honored Worker of Culture of Karelia Elena
Larionova. The theater is a regular participant in various festivals. A significant
event in the life of the theater is its participation in the national competition and
festival "Golden Mask". The Musical Theater is a permanent partner of the federal
project "Big Tours", within the framework of which performances of leading
Russian theaters regularly take place on its stage. Among them is the Theater
named after. Vakhtangov, Maly Theater, Satyricon Theater, Mayakovsky Theater
and other leading Russian collectives.The Ballet troupe of the Musical Theater of
the Republic of Karelia is one of the youngest in Russia. Since 2004, it has been
led by Kirill Simonov, an artist from among those choreographers who define the
face of modern dance art In the troupe – graduates of the Academy of Russian
Ballet named after A. Ya. Vaganova, choreographic schools of Perm, Novosibirsk,
Kazan, Ufa, Ulan-Ude, dancers from Japan and Kyrgyzstan. Artists work in
different genres: from classical dance to contemporary dance. The brightness of
young talents, freshness and freedom of stage existence give the productions of the
Musical Theater of Karelia relevance and modern sound.