On December 19, the Odesa Philharmonic hosted a celebratory concert by the exemplary choir "Zabava" of Art School No. 3 in Odesa, marking its 25 years of artistic activity. 

The Director of the Department of Culture, International Cooperation, and European Integration, Ivan Liptuga, congratulated the choir and presented several awards.

«It is crucial that young musicians step onto the big stage from an early age, growing and honing their skills alongside masters of their craft. Recently, a cultural project "Odesa. U-NEXT" took place at the Opera House, uniting the art schools of Odesa and showcasing the synergy of primary, secondary, and higher music education. This is how stars of Odesa are born within a professional environment», - stated Ivan Liptuga.

During the concert, the "Zabava" choir performed various compositions alongside the Chamber Orchestra of the Odesa Regional Philharmonic named after D. Oistrakh (conductor - Volodymyr Dykyi). 

The young artists displayed impressive virtuosity under the direction of Svitlana Smyrnova. The concert also featured renowned musicians and singers who have collaborated with the choir for many years.

The children’s choir "Zabava" has been awarded the title of "Exemplary".