Olga Vocal Ensemble

Description

Olga is a young a cappella singing group that approaches old traditions in a fresh way, combining enthusiasm, humor, and drama with genuine vocal clarity to enrapture both young and old. Their repertoire covers more than five centuries of musical joy, and the ensemble is already known for their unique programs, in which moving classical music comes together with popular repertoire. They can sing a Medieval Icelandic drinking songs and follow it with a Top 40 hit. The ensemble, which includes Dutch, Icelandic and Russian members, was founded in 2012 at the Utrecht Conservatory in the Netherlands while the members of the group were students. Since then they have toured internationally and recently released their first recording which includes music from the Netherlands, Iceland, Russia, Scotland, and America.