Instrumental trio

     Instrumental trio "LIRITSA" of the State Institution "Gomel Regional Philharmonic Society" for many years present a culture of Gomel in the international creative scene, showing a high level of performance mastery. In a part of the team are highly professional musicians, graduates of Belarusian Academy of Music and the Arts: Elena Sochneva - cymbals, Denis Lobachev - accordion, Andrew Sochnev - balalaika-contrabass. Due to its universal composition, high performance level and mobility, trio "LIRITSA" has a unique opportunity in the shortest time to prepare and perform the music of any epochs and directions, works by the most various authors - from the classics to modern composers. A distinctive feature of the trio – distinctive-sounding instruments, original arrangements of music, artistry and stage presence. Only three musicians – but heard like a full orchestra.
     Instrumental trio "LIRITSA" can be deservedly called the hallmark of Belarusian instrumental culture. The team is known as the winner of many prestigious national, all-Russian and international competitions and festivals. For significant achievements in the promotion of folk instrumental music trio "LIRITSA" was awarded by a special prize of the President of the Republic of Belarus "For personality of culture and art." Musicians are actively touring, and their performances were held in the best concert halls in Russia, Poland, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Austria, Germany, Portugal, China and Japan.