On December 19, a jubilee concert featuring the exemplary choir "Zabava" of Art School No. 3 was held at the Odesa Philharmonic, marking its 25 years of successful creativity. 

The Director of the Department of Culture, International Cooperation, and European Integration, Ivan Liptuga, congratulated the school team and presented awards.

«It is crucial that young musicians perform on stage from an early age, developing alongside masters of their craft. Recently, the cultural project "Odesa. U-NEXT" took place at the Opera House, uniting Odesa's art schools and showcasing the synergy of primary, secondary, and higher music education. This is how stars of Odesa emerge in the professional environment,» said Ivan Liptuga.

During the concert, the "Zabava" choir performed compositions together with the Chamber Orchestra of the Odesa Regional Philharmonic named after D. Oistrakh (conductor - Volodymyr Dykyi). 

The young artists demonstrated virtuosic execution under the guidance of Svitlana Smirnova. The concert also featured renowned musicians and singers who have collaborated with the choir for many years.

The children's choir "Zabava" has been reaffirmed the title of "Exemplary".