International Tchaikovsky Competition a life- changing accolade

Two Russians, a Romanian and a Mongolian have been honoured at the International Tchaikovsky Competition for 2015.

The prestigious event takes in four categories piano, violin, cello and voice.

Russian mezzo soprano Yulia Matochkina 
claimed first prize for her vocal performance.

Yulia Matochkina: Tchaikovsky, Cilea — 1st prize voice – http://t.co/wu3u8K7niw pic.twitter.com/AUZmoNkzdW— TopCools (@topcools_com) July 4, 2015

Yulia Matochkina is a familiar face on the world’s stage having toured widely with the Mariinsky Opera Theatre.

Mongolian baritone Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar,
picked up the award in the male voice category.

Ariunbaatar Ganbaatar: Tchaikovsky, Verdi – With the Mariinsky Theatre Symphony – 1080p – http://t.co/FeTOZs0P6h pic.twitter.com/l4DkdEBijR— TopCools (@topcools_com) July 4, 2015

Ganbataar, a Graduate of the Mongolian State University of Culture and Art, is currently soloist for the Buryat State Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Ulan-Ude.

Valery Ger