First Rehearsal of Alexander and Konstantin Duo in Turkey

06.05.2004

Press releaseAt the post-rehearsal press conference, everyone was trying to get a copy of Alexander and Konstantin’s promo package and take an interview. In the words of A. Kapenkin, everyone notes an unusual performing style of our duo comparing it at times to Irish singing.


Press release



At the post-rehearsal press conference, everyone was trying to get a copy of Alexander and Konstantin’s promo package and take an interview. In the words of A. Kapenkin, everyone notes an unusual performing style of our duo comparing it at times to Irish singing. To this, Alexander said her style bears no similitude to Irish singing whatsoever. Alexander and Konstantin also said they decided to sing their song not in Belarusian to make it more accessible in international audiences. The song contains many ethnic elements of Belarus and uses a traditional folk instrument. The duo also said they are amazed with Istanbul and know and like Turkish performer Sertab Erener.
On May 5th, EuroClub opening ceremony took place in the Eurovision’s key hotel in a relaxed fashion. Our artists even took the microphone and sang a beautiful Belarusian song. When they began to sing “My Galileo”, the audience rooted for them, dancing and clapping to the beat.
Our duo has already acquired a gang of real fans in Turkey. It is a group of Turkish men following our artists everywhere, taking their pictures and trying to stay as close as possible to Alexandra.
To make sure our team feels secure, two security cars are attached to them. Our delegation can thus move about the city only with security escort.
On Thursday, May 6th, our team was busy making last-minute changes to stage costumes and shoes. The stage proved to be very slippery, the rehearsal showed, so Alexander is having her boots hardened with extra heelpieces. It has been finally decided that she will perform wearing a dress.
A second rehersal is scheduled to be held on May 7th. It will be followed by a review of rehearsal tape and a press conference.
Let us remind you that on Wednesday, May 12th, at 10:00 PM, Alexander and Konstantin will be the second to perform in the semifinals of the 2004-Eurovision Song Contest.