Ensemble "Simha"
Under direction of a Merited artist of Tatarstan
Leonid Sonts


      Klezmer ensemble "Simha" was established in 1989 and it is the top professional ensemble.
      The ensemble's creative peculiarity can be characterized by a deep adherence to the sources of Jewish people's music culture; its rendition is deeply romantic and emotional. The ensemble consists of five musicians and three vocalists, and the repertoire includes two Jewish programs, classical and modern music programs, and jazz. The ensemble is actively participating in music Jewish life of Kazan, Russia and the CIS. More than 500 concerts have been played by the ensemble in different cities of Russia from Moscow to Khabarovsk, in the CIS countries and abroad.