What our singers are saying

The group is versatile, the music is challenging, the standards are high, and each rehearsal is like a little voice lesson. What keeps me coming back each year is that I know I'll be asked to stretch myself vocally, intellectually, and artistically.
- T.A., soprano

RCCNY is more than a singing group...it's a philosophy. A place to grow as an artist. Nikolai's approach to music is truly sophisticated, demanding both technical excellence and emotional depth from his singers with mutual respect. Much of the passion may be fueled and inspired by the Russian spirit, but I come away from every rehearsal and concert with some fresh perspective on life, art and the world itself. It's an honor to work with him in such a tight-knit group - performing at world-class venues like Carnegie and Lincoln Center with international artists is icing on the cake!
- E.M., alto

RCCNY is the most untraditional choir, perhaps, the best kept secret in New York, yet to be discovered by singers with a high sense of musicianship who seek to find an ensemble that offers an opportunity for passionate music making.
- T.K., soprano

The amazing variety within the Russian-language repertoire-the great tradition of liturgical compositions, the folk-based works, and the fascinating modern composers-has opened a wonderful new musical world to me.
- J.G., soprano

Rehearsals with Nikolai Kachanov are like weekly medicine for the soul. They have expanded my appreciation of choral music and raised my awareness of preparing for highly polished performances of a very diverse repertoire for a Russian - American choir.
- N.M., baritone since 1984