Russian jew’s jarp players play Russian tradition music on jew's harp (vargan). It was an internet contest held at a Russian online social networking service VK (
vk.com/club_varganistov?w=page-12786009_53632399 ) in November 2017 and organized by members of folk duo “Olkhon Gate” Irina Bogatyreva and Vladimir Markov.
Five experienced jew’s harp players and six beginners, competed with two Russian tunes each. Our special proud is members of a jury. Jury represents some of the most prominent traditional folk performers from the Russia and Norway. Boris Efremov, Ilia Ahrameev, Oleg Shukin and Svein Westad.
Competition results:
I Experienced Solo Winners:
1st Place – Vladimir Markov (
varganist.ru)
2nd place – Vitaly Obuhov
II Beginners category Solo Winners:
1st Place – Martynihina Marina
2nd place – Andrey Ivanov
3rd place – Vladimir Sidorov
III Ensembles. No winners because of only two competitors.
released November 8, 2017