Died Sergey Erdenko, musician of the ensemble “Loyko” and a close friend of Petrozavodsk

Today died a famous musician, violinist, virtuoso and one of the bright members of the ensemble “Loiko” Sergey Erdenko. The artist, whose life was full of music and touring, had special warm ties with Petrozavodsk.

Sergey Erdenko was not only a talented performer whose violin playing won the hearts of listeners around the world, but also a person who was associated with Petrozavodsk for many years of friendship and creativity. The ensemble “Loiko” has repeatedly performed in the capital of Karelia, where their incendiary performances found a heated response from the public. He was friends with the legendary Millers. He was a frequent guest at ethnic festivals organized by Sergey Zobnev. Loiko musicians maintained close ties with local cultural figures and always spoke warmly about Petrozavodsk.

His passing is an irreparable loss to the world of music and to all who knew and loved his work. Petrozavodsk mourns with Sergey Erdenko’s relatives and colleagues.

Recall that the trio “Loiko” performs traditional music in the author’s processing, as well as a large number of their own compositions, united by a common genre, which the musicians themselves call the “Gypsy avant-garde”. In their work, the musicians harmoniously combine folk, classical and jazz, playing the intonations of Jewish, Balkan, Indian, Spanish, Celtic and classical music.

The trio Loiko was formed in 1990 in London by actor and musician Sergey Erdenko and soon became the first band in Russia to bring gypsy music to prestigious European scenes.

The funeral will be held in Moscow.