Georgiy Olag, a student at the S. F. Marton Mukachevo School of Arts, won over the jury of the “Creative Bells of Transcarpathia” competition with a classical “Ballad” and a rousing hit by ABBA. The talented performer’s instructors were honored with special acknowledgments.
The Mukachevo School of Arts has once again demonstrated the high level of training its students receive. Young saxophonist Georgiy Olag achieved a brilliant triumph at the prestigious “Creative Bells of Transcarpathia” International Festival and Competition of Children’s and Youth Creativity, which took place in Uzhhorod.
The Mukachevo City Council reported on the young musician’s outstanding achievements.
An absolute triumph: two competition programs—two top honors
Georgiy Olag demonstrated exceptional performing skill, virtuoso mastery of his instrument, and a keen sense of musical style across completely different genres, winning two of the festival’s top awards at once:
- Grand Prix of the competition: the musician received the highest score from the jury for his academic, profound, and insightful performance of “Balada” by the renowned Czech composer Pavel Stanek;
- First Place: The young man took the top spot on the podium in the solo pop category thanks to his energetic, vibrant interpretation of the legendary global hit “Dancing Queen” by the Swedish group ABBA.
The Creative Duo of Mentors
The young talent’s success is the result of daily hard work and synergy with his teachers. Georgiy is studying wind instruments at the S. F. Marton School of Arts in Mukachevo:
- Instructor: Oleksandr Virzbytskyi;
- Accompanist: Larisa Smetana.
The festival organizers expressed their sincere gratitude to the teachers for their high level of pedagogical professionalism, impeccable preparation of the contestants, and significant contribution to nurturing the creative youth of Transcarpathia, awarding them with certificates of appreciation.
We sincerely congratulate Heorhiy Olag and his teachers on their well-deserved international success! We wish them new resounding victories, thunderous applause, and the conquest of the highest musical peaks!
Source: Mukachevo City Council.
