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mediaIf Culture Were Our Foundation, Much Would Be Different and Better
Varvara Loyko, artistic director and founder of the ZIMA Women’s Vocal Ensemble, speaks to Pobjeda about the ensemble’s performance at CANU “We have a large number of universities, secondary schools and primary schools. Each of these institutions should have at least one choir, and there should also…
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mediaWomen’s Vocal Ensemble ZIMA: A Love of Choral Singing and a Diversity of Musical Styles
The Women’s Vocal Ensemble ZIMA from Bar was formed as an extension of the long-standing work of a choral studio that has been active for eleven years. The…
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mediaConcert by the Women’s Vocal Ensemble ZIMA at the Montenegrin Academy of Sciences and Arts
On October 27, the Women’s Vocal Ensemble “Zima” gave a concert at the Montenegrin Academy of Sciences and Arts (CANU). The seven-member ensemble from Bar, led by Varvara…
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showZIMA Women’s Vocal Ensemble opens new CANU concert series
27 October 2026 · 20:00 · CANU, Podgorica.
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mediaAward-Winning Festival Programme by Choir “Zima” as a Gift to the People of Bar
Autor: Maja Tomović The concert provided an opportunity for the ensemble to present the programme with which it had won two second prizes and one first prize at…
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mediaSinging in 16 Languages: International Choir “Zima” from Bar Brings People Together from All Over the World
Varvara Loyko came to Bar 18 years ago, where she built a life, but also an artistic community — the “Zima” choir, which breaks down boundaries and barriers…
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news“ZIMA” Wins Three Awards at the International Choral Competition in Herceg Novi
The ZIMA Choir and Women’s Ensemble returned from Herceg Novi with three awards after taking part in the XI International Choral Competition. This year, the ensemble prepared three…
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UncategorizedZIMA sings on “Naša baština”, a show on Montenegro’s national television 📺
🎶❄️ Choir “Zima” was invited by Montenegro’s national television to film the show “Naša baština” (📺 “Our Heritage”). The filming took place in Podgorica yesterday, October 11, at…
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UncategorizedSuccessful performance by Choir Zima at the 9th International Choir Festival in Herceg Novi
From October 3 to 6, 2024, the picturesque town of Herceg Novi, Montenegro, hosted the 9th International Choir Festival, bringing together ensembles from around the world. The festival…
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ZIMA is back from summer break!
Dear choristers, lovers of choral music, and everyone interested in our work! Our summer break is coming to an end, and we’re happy to share our plans for…
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Choir studio “Zima” is pleased to announce enrollment in the choral department
With the opening of the choral department of Studio “Zima” in partnership with the André Navarra Music School, enrollment is now open: A preliminary audition is planned for…
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UncategorizedVarvara Loyko begins a new journey with WCCN!
We’re delighted to share wonderful news: our conductor and director Varvara Loyko has joined the World Conductors’ Network (WCCN) mentorship program. This is an incredible opportunity for Varvara…
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