Archiglas,

a four-person a capella choral ensemble from St. Petersburg, Russia, will

present a program of Russian religious and folk music at Christ Our Shepherd

in Peachtree City, Friday evening, March 7, at 7:30.

The group made

many tours in Europe under the name "Neva-Russicum," but reorganized

after its first North American tour in 1998. Now they able to perform

at host sites twice a year, usually in churches.

Two men and

two women now form Archiglas, the name of which means "outstanding

voice." The group is being hosted by church members while in Peachtree

City.

Director is

Dimity Vorobjev, who studies orchestra conducting at the Conservatory

for Music in St. Petersburg. All members sing professionally, as individuals,

in St. Petersburg from opera to Orthodox worship and are often invited

to make repeat performances on return tours.

For more information,

see their Web site, at archiglas.com. One link provides clips of music

from an album, and another offers biographical and career information.

The program

at Christ Our Shepherd is open to the public, and is free, although contributions

for Archiglas' travel costs are welcome. The church is located at 101

Peachtree Pkwy. North. For more information: 770-487-8717.

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