The grand gala was held at the monumental and historic Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, where it brought together star performers from dozens of countries around the globe, spanning ballet, opera, classical and contemporary music.<\/p>\n
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Photo Credit: Naomi Tagg<\/p>\n
Tagg says that representing SA on an esteemed international stage was a great honour.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s an incredible honour to stand on a stage like that and represent South Africa,\u201d she says. \u201cWe have such depth of talent in this country, and moments like this show that our artists can stand confidently on any stage in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
Naomi\u2019s extraordinary performance on the Bolshoi stage was also a first, as she played alongside a full orchestra, performing her own classical crossover arrangement of Asturias.<\/p>\n
Naomi has spent more than two decades building a career as an electric violinist. She merges her classical training with modern sound to create a one-of-a-kind style that crosses genres and appeals to many different audiences.<\/p>\n
She\u2019s done it all independently, proving that it\u2019s entirely possible to carve out an international career in music totally on your own terms, without relying on traditional structures of institutions, record labels, etc.<\/p>\n
All you need is a dream and the drive to get there.<\/p>\n
The BraVo Awards ceremony featured global performers, red carpet appearances and international media, and will be broadcast in May across Russia and beyond.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s such a proud moment, not just for me, but for where I come from,\u201d she says. \u201cSouth African artists are creating work that resonates globally, and I think we\u2019re only just beginning to see that recognised more widely.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Photo Credit: Naomi Tagg<\/p>\n
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