Russian Speakers’ Society of Austin invites
you to spend an evening at a table of «LITERARY-MUSICAL
CAFE».
“Literary-musical cafe” was
created as an alternative to the traditional (merry
and loud) parties of the Russian Speakers’ Society.
Our community is rich in educated and gifted people
and the “cafe” gives them an opportunity to find each
other and to meet in a more intimate and quiet atmosphere.
In spite of its name, the subject-matter of the presentations
is not limited to literature and music.
Contacts: Luda Voskov lvoskov@austin.rr.com
Friday,
April 18, 7:30 PM, LCRA, Board Room of the Hancock
Building, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX
Gregory Dikshtein
Many of you who are familiar with Russian bard songs, an intelligent and most sincere direction of Russian underground culture developed in the early 1960’s, certainly know Gregory Dikshtein’s name. His songs have been spread in every Russian speaking community all over the world and even translated into other languages. His songs crossed the boarders of the Soviet Union much earlier then the author himself had a chance to do so. His songs were published in Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovakia, France, Israel, and U.S.A. His published discs and books helped people to get to know him better. He was invited to Israel, Germany, Frances, Ukraine, all the countries of the former Soviet Union, and France were successfully performed various concert programs. During the last fifteen years Russian speaking Americans gathered to listen to him in many different cities in America. He performed at over one hundred concerts throughout America and he had hundreds of programs broadcasted on the Russian radios all over the world! English-speaking listeners also had a few chances to familiarize themselves with the songs of a Great Russian songwriter and performer, all in-one, Gregory Dikshtein. Northwestern University, University of Wisconsin in Madison, Stanford University, Hartford University, Michigan University, and University of Illinois have organized his concerts and enjoyed his performances.
This program is funded and supported in part by City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Art.
Fee: $10
Address: LCRA, in Board Room
of the Hancock Building, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd.(between
Redbud Trail and Enfield Ave.). Directions: From Mopac (Hgw.1)
take exit Lake Austin Blv. and drive west, after
passing the traffic light at intersection with
Redbud Trail turn right to 3700; the Hancock Bldg.
will be on your left from the parking. The Board
room will be on first floor, on left side from
the main entrance. Information:Luda
ph. 577-7790 (cell.) or 442-4016
(after 7:00 pm)
13TH
EVENING: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 7 P.M.
Saturday,
February 2, 7 PM, LCRA, Board Room of the Hancock
Building, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX
ALEX KISKACHI
Alex Kiskachi, a musician,
singer and songwriter, is well known not only
in his hometown, but also far beyond the Southern
California scene where he regularly performs with
his band or solo unplugged. After successful tours
throughout the both coasts and Midwest, he comes
to Texas for the first time.
Alex’s music fuses gloom
yet self-irony and raunchiness of blues, drive
and madcapping of rock-n-roll, pure emotion of
latin rhythms. His lyrics are deeply metaphorical
and filled with wordplay and symbolism, yet follow
the best traditions of Russian poetic heritage.
His musical influences encompass a wide range
of seemingly eclectic sources: from the early
20th century Russian chansonnier Alexander Vertinsky
to legendary Russian rock bands Aquarium and Auktyon,
from Paul Simon to Tom Waits. Here’s what Alex
says about his shows: “Concerto for winds, strings
and freaky voices. Music for emotional men with
a sense of rhythm. Lyrics for intelligent women
with a sense of humor.”
A lot of outstanding musicians
have played and currently play in his band. In
the current tour, Alex Kiskachi will be joined
by Leo Chelyapov, a well-known saxophone and clarinet
player and a former member of legendary Russian
bands “Brigada S” and “Bravo”. He is currently
a leader of the Los Angeles-based klezmer orchestra
“Kings of Klezmer”. Alexander Kuznetsov, a talented
Austin musician, will also perform at the concert
(bass).
Alex Kiskachi’s albums:
Chronicle (2002)
Unfaithful Syncopations (2005)
"We give Alexey Kiskachi's
Chronicle three thumbs up" - Los Cabanos
Times
"Magnifique!" -
Le Monde Russe
Fee: $10
Address: LCRA, in Board Room
of the Hancock Building, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd.(between
Redbud Trail and Enfield Ave.). Directions: From Mopac (Hgw.1)
take exit Lake Austin Blv. and drive west, after
passing the traffic light at intersection with
Redbud Trail turn right to 3700; the Hancock Bldg.
will be on your left from the parking. The Board
room will be on first floor, on left side from
the main entrance. Information:Luda
ph. 577-7790 (cell.) or 442-4016
(after 7:00 pm)
12TH
EVENING: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 7 P.M.
Saturday,
November 10, 7:00 pm, Board Room, LCRA
Igor Irteniev: poet and satirist
First time in Austin! Concert of famous
russian poet-satirist Igor Irteniev.
Igor Irteniev is relatively "famous"
he is a political satirist and writes poetry.
He has published books and used to appear on TV
reciting his satirical poetry.
Igor, a truly unique figure in contemporary
Russian culture. Taking on a gamut of parts --
from a 1970's underground artist to a 1990's political
commentator and "voice of the people",
Irteniev is a poet whose sharp satirical verses
brilliantly reflect (and influence) the mindset
of contemporary Russia or, at least, that of the
culture-oriented part of its population.
Fee: $10 + your favorite desert,
tea will be served. Address: LCRA, in Board Room
of the Hancock Building, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd
(between Redbud Trail and Enfield Ave.). Directions: From Mopac (Hgw.1)
take exit Lake Austin Blvd. and drive west about
2 miles, after passing through the traffic light
at intersection with Redbud Trail, turn right
to 3700; the Hancock Bldg. will be on your left
from the parking. The Board room will be on first
floor, on left side from the main entrance. Questions: Call Luda at 577-7790
(cell) or 442-4016 (after 7 PM)
"CREDO" - Vocal Quartet, St. Petersburg
“ART OF BALALAIKA” – Sergey Vashchenko
Tickets $10
This program funded in part by the City
of Austin Cultural Contracts and by the
Texas Commission on the Arts.
Credo Quartet –founded just
five years ago, this vocal ensemble produces fresh
interpretations of many well-known choral works
that are customarily sung by larger choirs. Though
the group is relatively young, each of its members
has sung with leading choirs in St. Petersburg.
The name “Credo” means “I believe” in Latin, and
each of the singers believes in the grace, beauty
and divine nature of the gift of singing.
Art of Balalaika – Sergey Vashchenko
– very well known as balalaika virtuoso in every
venue from folk to classical music, he has also
been for many years the conductor and musical
director for shows at Rice University of Houston
for the orchestra affiliated with the Balalaika-Domra
Association of America. He has produced several
CDs together and with the collaboration of other
artists. The latest CD, entitled “Somewhere My
Love” was running for a Grammy Award 2004 under
the “Best Traditional World Music Album”.
You don’t want to miss the opportunity to hear
this wonderful concert!
Please reserve your tickets for this concert at
577-7790 or 442-4016
due to limited seats.
10TH
EVENING: SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 7 P.M.
PART
I: ALEXEY IGNATCHENKO’S RUSSIAN FUNNY STORY`S
EVENING
Alexey Ignatchenko is our guest
presenter from Longview. Person with a wide range
of interests, chemist, traveler, writer, Alexey
took part in numerous expeditions to restore wooden
churches in the Russian North. Fee: $3 + your favorite desert,
tea will be served. Address: LCRA, in Board Room
of the Hancock Building, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd
(between Redbud Trail and Enfield Ave.). Directions: From Mopac (Hgw.1)
take exit Lake Austin Blvd. and drive west about
2 miles, after passing through the traffic light
at intersection with Redbud Trail, turn right
to 3700; the Hancock Bldg. will be on your left
from the parking. The Board room will be on first
floor, on left side from the main entrance. Questions: Call Luda at 577-7790
(cell) or 442-4016 (after 7 PM)
9TH
EVENING: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 7 P.M.
PART
I: ALEXEY IGNATCHENKO’S PRESENTATION “ABOUT TEMPERAMENTS”
(IN RUSSIAN)
Alexey Ignatchenko is our guest
presenter from Longview. Person with a wide range
of interests, chemist, traveler, writer, Alexey
took part in numerous expeditions to restore wooden
churches in the Russian North.
PART II: ALEKSANDR TSIBOULSKI, CLASSICAL
GUITAR, PERFORMING WORKS BY COMPOSERS FROM MEXICO,
CUBA AND SPAIN.
Aleksandr Tsiboulski
was born in 1979 in Rovno (now 'Rivne'), Ukraine,
and began his music studies at age twelve, shortly
after moving to Adelaide, South Australia. At
seventeen, he moved to Canberra to continue his
studies with Timothy Kain at the Australian National
University, where he received his undergraduate
training. Further private studies took him to
Angelo Gilardino in Italy, Caro Barone in Paris
and David Leisner in New York. Aleksandr is the
recipient of numerous awards and honors, most
notably the Australian-American Fulbright Award
in the Visual and Performing Arts, as well as
a First Prize at the Tokyo International Guitar
Competition. Currently, he is pursuing graduate
studies in music at the University of Texas at
Austin, studying guitar with Prof. Adam Holzman. Fee: $3 + your favorite desert,
tea will be served. Address: LCRA, in Board Room
of the Hancock Building, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd
(between Redbud Trail and Enfield Ave.). Directions: From Mopac (Hgw.1)
take exit Lake Austin Blvd. and drive west about
2 miles, after passing through the traffic light
at intersection with Redbud Trail, turn right
to 3700; the Hancock Bldg. will be on your left
from the parking. The Board room will be on first
floor, on left side from the main entrance. Questions: Call Luda at 577-7790
(cell) or 442-4016 (after 7 PM)
This program funded in
part by the City of Austin Cultural Contracts
and by the Texas Commission on the Arts.
A few words about Credo
Founded just four years ago, Credo Quartet was
formed desire to sing choral music of many countries,
musical styles and traditions. This esteemed vocal
ensemble produces fresh interpretations of many
well-known choral works that are customarily sung
by larger choirs. Though the group is very young,
each of its members has great working experiences
in leading choirs of St. Petersburg.
The ensemble’s name “Credo” is of Latin origin
and means “I believe”. All members perform for
Orthodox churches during the many beautiful liturgies
of the Eastern tradition. Each of the singers
professes a deep belief in the ministry of their
musical works and they demonstrate a great understanding
of the substance of the Divine Liturgies. Indeed,
they are believers in the grace, beauty and divine
nature of the gift of singing.
The Russian Orthodox musical heritage comprises
the heart of Credo’s repertoire. However, the
quartet also engages the listener with an array
of Russian folk songs, western classical music
styles, contemporary works by Russian and international
composers. To paraphrase the great Richard Wagner,
the ensemble believes that the human voice is
the oldest and finest one of musical instruments,
and the obligation to use it for singing is of
the highest importance in one's life.
The vocal ensemble “Credo” has proved it to numerous
audiences in concerts. Fee: $10 + your favorite desert,
tea will be served. Address: LCRA, in Board Room
of the Hancock Building, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd
(between Redbud Trail and Enfield Ave.). Directions: From Mopac (Hgw.1)
take exit Lake Austin Blvd. and drive west about
3 miles, after passing through the traffic light
at intersection with Redbud Trail, turn right
to 3700; the Hancock Bldg. will be on your left
from the parking. The Board room will be on first
floor, on left side from the main entrance. Questions: Call Luda at 577-7790 Information about quartet
"Credo": www.credo-quartet.com
He is a talented and artistic young
man. His performances are bedazzling and breathtaking.
He is a participant of the most controversial
creative union. He is a mocker and philosopher,
whose song you want to listen to over and over
again.
Igor Belyi's songs are the unique offspring of
the bard song medium into the generation of 20-year
olds. This generation has its own points of reference
and interests. In Belyi's songs one can hear some
spicy jive that young people would feel required
for it not to be boring, and a touch of philosophy
for those lovers of serious literature.
Igor Belyi is very artistic, and his every song
is a show in itself. One can't help but imitate
him in bugling out the eyes, turning if the body,
shaking of the head in culmination moments of
his singing. In addition to the funky contents
of his songs, it creates a truly awesome performance.
Fee: $10 + your favorite desert,
seniors/children 8-16 - $5, children 3-8y.old
– FREE; tea will be served. Address: LCRA, in Board Room
of the Hancock Building, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd
(between Redbud Trail and Enfield Ave.). Directions: From Mopac (Hgw.1)
take exit Lake Austin Blvd. and drive west about
3 miles, after passing through the traffic light
at intersection with Redbud Trail, turn right
to 3700; the Hancock Bldg. will be on your left
from the parking. The Board room will be on first
floor, on left side from the main entrance. Questions: Call Luda at 577-7790
MATTHEW HINSLEY:
TENOR, CLASSICAL GUITARIST THE LANGUAGE OF MUSIC:
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN MELODY TRANSFORMS POETRY (in
English)
In this lecture-performance classical
guitarist and tenor, Dr. Matthew Hinsley, will
show how poems are transformed by music. Taking
songs from the Spanish and English Renaissance,
German and Italian Romanticism, and the Americas
of the twentieth century, Dr. Hinsley will show
ways in which musicians have interpreted meaning
in poetry for centuries. A love of music and language
is all that is needed to enjoy this presentation,
the musical and poetic analyses will be presented
alongside of friendly audiovisual examples with
plenty of live performance mixed in. Mr. Hinsley
will even try to learn a Russian Romance for this
presentation!
Always singing in one form or another, by age
six Matthew Hinsley also read music on piano,
violin and cello. He was ten when he began studying
classical guitar. For him, the guitar held magical
power and determined the direc tion of his life.
A member of the guitar faculty of the University
of Texas at San Antonio, Matthew obtained his
Bachelor of Music from Oberlin at age 20, and
his Master of Music two years later from the University
of Texas at Austin, where he also completed his
Doctor of Musical Arts in 2003. Matthew's primary
guitar instructors were Stephen Aron and Adam
Holzman. A recipient of numerous performance based
awards, and an active performer, he regularly
gives concerts throughout the United States. Matthew
has received many foundation grants and significant
private donations to run concert series of international
performing artists as well as extensive community
outreach programs. In 2000 he won the Music Teacher's
National Association, Gibson Collegiate Artist
Guitar Competition and won Second Prize in the
American String Teacher's Association National
Solo String Competition. Fee: $3 + your favorite desert
LCRA, in Board Room of the Hancock
Building, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd.(between Redbud
Trail and Enfield Ave.).
PART I: ALEXEY
IGNATCHENKO PRESENTS THE SLIDE SHOW “CHURCHES
OF THE RUSSIAN NORTH”
PART II: COMPOSER JUAN LUIS DE PABLO ENRIQUEZ
ROHEN PLAYS HIS WORKS FOR GUITAR
Alexey Ignatchenko is our guest
presenter from Longview. Person with a wide range
of interests, chemist, traveler, writer, Alexey
took part in numerous expeditions to restore wooden
churches in the Russian North. Photographs and
experiences from the expeditions form the basis
of his presentation.
Juan Enriquez Rohen. Born in Mexico City in 1971,
holds a Bachelor of Music in composition from
Trinity University and a Masters degree from the
University of Houston’s Moores School of Music.
Juan’s music has been played in several major
theaters in Mexico City and Queretaro City. Currently,
he is finishing “Alenka”, a Piano & Strings
concerto in five movements for the Zacatecas String
Orchestra as well as a trio for Flute, Viola and
guitar for the 'Composer'sAlliance of San Antonio'.
His music is fine, simple and beautiful. A combination
of Platonic dreams and Aristothelic rationality.
Performance will include his compositions: Ancient
meditations, Suite for guitar, Prayer, Oasis,
Elegy, Canzona, A beautiful Portrait, Reflexion,
Bossanova Etude… and many more!
Fee: $3 + your favorite desert
Colorado Room, LCRA, 3800
Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, Texas 78703
PART I: EKATERINA
TURIKOVA READS HER POETRY AND FANTASY-TALES (IN
RUSSIAN)
PART II: COMPOSER EVGENIY SHARLAT INTRODUCES HIS
WORK
Ekaterina Turikova is a
young journalist, web designer and writer.
She moved to the USA from St-Petersburg three
years ago. E. Turikova’s fairy tales and poetry
appeared both on the internet and in paper publications.
You can read her works at http://zhurnal.lib.ru/t/turikowa_e_w/
or http://www.karetu.livejournal.com
Yevgeniy Sharlat is a Visiting Professor at the
University of Texas at Austin teaching music composition
and orchestration. A native of Moscow, he received
his music education at Yale University, Curtis
Institute, the Juilliard School and the Academy
of Moscow Conservatory.
He will present one of his compositions - Pavane
for 18 strings, which was premiered in the Great
Hall of Saint-Petersburg Philharmonia by the famed
Chamber Orchestra Kremlin under the direction
of Misha Rachlevsky. Fee:
$3 + your favorite desert
Address: LCRA, in Board Room of the Hancock Building,
3700 Lake Austin Blvd.(between Redbud Trail and
Enfield Ave.).
THIRD
EVENING: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 6:30 P.M.
PART I:
ASELE SURINA & GLEN R. MASK, PRESENTATION
& BOOK SALE: «FOOD CULTURE IN RUSSIA AND CENTRAL
ASIA»
PART II: ANNA PITS: BARD`S SONGS
We are waiting for the great presentation
of the Asele Surina and Glen R. Mack`s book "Food
Culture in Russia and Central Asia".
During the Musical Part we`ll proud to listen
Anna Pits with her brilliant bard`s songs.
Price: $3 plus Your favourite desert to the tea.
WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU!
Address: LCRA, in Board Room
of the Hancock Building, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd.(between
Redbud Trail and Enfield Ave.)
SECOND
EVENING: SATURDAY, APRIL 9, STARTING AT 6:30 P.M.
PART I: RUBY
JONES, PRESENTATION: «POINTS OF INTERSECTION:
VISOTSKY AND AMERICAN BLUES»
PART II: NATASHA BABINA: NOCTURNE IN E-MINOR,
OP.72, NO.1, CHOPIN; RODION BURZEV, PIANO: PRELUDE
IN B-MINOR, OP.23, NO.2, RACHMANINOV, «GOPAK»,
MUSSORGSKY PART III: MIKHAIL PEKKER: TALES
PART IV: YURIY BRAGINSKY (DALLAS): SHORT VERSES
Over the last century comparisons
have been drawn about the Negro/Black experience
in the United States and the Russian/Soviet experience.
The economic systems in both countries, which
systematically subjugated certain persons within
the society and denied them rights which were
guaranteed to other persons, are assumed to be
the background against which a ‘double-voiced’
genre of expression was born. In the US, this
genre is called the blues. I see a similar genre
in the Soviet Union in the creative output of
singer-songwriters called bards. I assume that,
none call it blues because the songs arose in
the Soviet Union and not in the American South.
I disagree and present the works of one bard,
Vladimir S. Vysotsky as a counterargument and
support for the idea that blues is not limited
to one group, but is a common human reaction,
and the result of similar experiences. Two sides
of the ocean, two languages (or more), two different
economic systems, but the people and their lives
echoed the same basic human reaction to suffering.
Someone (or some ones) always steps forward to
give voice to what life hands out. Blues in the
USA, bards in the USSR.
Fee: $3 + your favorite desert
Address: 11601 Tanglebriar Trail,
Tatyana and Slava Ligai’s House
FIRST
EVENING: SATURDAY, MARCH 5, STARTING AT 6:30 P.M.
PART I: OKSANA
SERGIEVO-POSADSKAYA, PRESENTATION & SALE:
«OLD FRANCH NOVELLS»
PART II: RODION BURCEV: "MEFISTO VALSE",
F. LIST
LCRA, in Board Room of the Hancock
Building, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd.(between Redbud
Trail and Enfield Ave.).
RUSSIAN SCHOOL: SUMMER CLASSES, PHOTO FROM CONCERT
Summer Classes 2008 A year-long course in one summer! June 9- August 17 Registration is open through May 25, 2008
(512) 255-8980 summer08@lingua-studio.com
Spanish and French
For children ages 7.5 through adults 30-60 academic hours Monday-Thursday, Saturday
For the 38th time, after a record registration of more
than 500 applications and competitive auditions of
Young Artists seeking training and experience in orchestra,
chamber music and solo repertoires in a dedicated
place, the International Festival-Institute at Round Top,
founded by concert pianist James Dick, will present its
gala orchestral opening performance on Saturday June
7, 2008 at 8:00 pm...
ACC offers an excellent four-semester program
in Russian language and culture. The
sequence covers the four basic skills: reading,
writing, speaking, listening, and each
course includes a substantial cultural component.
Details about the program and
course content can be found here: http://www2.austincc.edu/ahum/russ.htm...
On the Sundays when no Liturgy is held,
we gather at the church for Hours and
Typika services. After refreshments Fr. Aidan,
monk, is giving talks on the history and spiritual
meaning of the holy icons in our church.
After this talk, we have a brief music rehearsal...
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Bellobration
Frank Erwin Center
August 20-August 24, 2008
Become a part of the most exhilarating hair-raising Celebration — oops, Bellobration — of the year! Witness Bello tempt fate atop the Wheel of Steel and balance on a 7-story high sway pole. See exotic animals, including Asian elephants, Royal Bengal and white tigers. Gasp at jaw-dropping stunts, high-wire high jinx, adrenaline-pounding trapeze and more!
There is a limited number (30) of tickets available at Sasha's Gourmet Russian Market (7817 Rockwood Ln, Austin, TX 78757 (512) 459-1449).
They're priced at $20 (these are normally $25), and are available on a first-come first-serve basis.
THE PROTECTION OF THE HOLY
THEOTOKOS RUSSIAN ORTHODOX
CHURCH.
The next scheduled Divine Liturgy is Sunday, September 14, 2008.
Dear Brothers and Sisters!
The Russian Orthodox Church of the Holy Theothokos invites you for services
Address: 5401-B Clay Avenue, Austin, TX
78756
We have Vespers the 2nd Saturday of
each month at 7:00 pm, and Liturgy the
2nd Sunday of each month at 9:30 am,
which is usually followed by a short
meeting and trapeza, or common meal.
On the Sundays when no Liturgy is held,
we gather at the church for Hours and
Typika services. After refreshments Fr. Aidan,
monk, is giving talks on the history and spiritual
meaning of the holy icons in our church.After this talk, we have a brief music rehearsal.
There are also occasional celebrations for special
feasts, and other activities (to be announced).
We are currently an English language church (with
some Slavonic) of the Russian Orthodox Church
under the Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America.
Directions: From Mopac (Loop 1) take exit
2222/Northland Dr. and go east towards Burnet Rd.
(FromI-35, take exit 2222/Koenig Ln. and go west
toward Burnet Rd). Turn south on Burnet Rd. and go
straight, passing next traffic light. After the light look for
the sign of Thundercloud Subs on your left, turn left to
Houston St. just before the Subs, then take the first
quick right to Clay Ave., Halina European Skin Care will
be immediately on your left. Our chapel is located
behind the Halina building in the mobile house.
Russian Fairy tales and Movement
Class is great for children with some exposure
to Russian in the family or currently enrolled
in Russian language programs...
The concert "Russian
Folk and Rock", presented by Russian Speakers
Society, will be held on March 15, at the Unity
Church Of The Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Road,
Austin TX., 7:00 PM. The concert will feature
three outstanding Russian groups, Kalinka, Flying
Balalaika Brothers, and Russian Folk Dance Ensemble
- "Uzori".
Offering the unique opportunity
to help your children achieve their optimal physical,
cognitive, language, social-emotional growth and
development based on the methods of the best Russian
and American early childhood educational programs...
March 8 - 7 PM -Vespers
March 9 - 9:30 AM - Liturgy
After Liturgy on March 9, on Trapeza will be pankackes serving to celebrate the last day of Maslenitsa. Maslenitsa itself from March 2 until March 9. Lent will start on March 10.
Fr. Cassian Sibley: 979-739-1157
Church committee: James Mercier 512-442-4016,
Yulia Cole 512-301-0795,
Dominica McGinnis: 1-512-237-5349
Address: 5309 Burnet Road,
Austin, TX 78756 Directions: From Mopac (Loop
1) take exit 2222/Northland Drive and go east
towards Burnet road. (FromI-35, take exit 2222
and go west toward Burnet Rd). Turn south on
Burnet road and go straight, passing the next
traffic light. After this light look for the
sign of Thundercloud Subs on your left, and
turn left on Houston street just before the
Sub. Make the first quick right on Clay street.
Halina European Skin Care will be immediately
on your left. You may park at Halina or in the
parking lot right above. Our chapel is located
behind the Halina's Building (the mobile home
building).
March
15th, 2008, 7 pm, Unity Church of the Hills,
9905 Anderson Mill Road Austin, TX 78750:
"Russian Folk and Rock" (plus reception
in Russian style)
Address: Unity
Church of the Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Road
Austin, TX 78750
Featured artists: "Kalinka" duet - Sergey Vashchenko
(balalaika) and Vladimir Kaliazin (bayan)
"Flying Balalaika Brothers" group,
Dance Group "Uzory"
The concert“Russian Folk and Rock”, presented by Russian Speakers Society, will be held on March 15, at the Unity Church Of The Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Road, Austin TX., 7:00 PM. The concert will feature three outstanding Russian groups, Kalinka, Flying Balalaika Brothers, and Russian Folk Dance Ensemble – “Uzori”. An array of Russian cuisine will be provided by Sasha’s Gourmet Russian Market and Cafe. Admission for this concert/reception is $20. Ticket information: 512-459-1449. Tickets online: http://www.unityhills.org/events.htm#russian
The concert will appeal to lovers of all styles of music and is for all ages. The artists are the best interpreters of that kind of music. This program is funded and supported in part by City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Art.
The group, Kalinka, features two Russian virtuoso musicians, Sergey Vashchenko, on balalaika, and Vladimir Kaliazine, on bayan. The European award-winning and 2004 Grammy Award Contenders have been performing together for almost twenty years throughout Europe and the United States. They have played with symphonies, chamber groups, and as soloists, interpreting both traditional Russian folk music and popular classical music. Among other awards, Mr. Vashchenko won first place in the 1980 Ukrainian Russian Folk Instrumental Competition, and Mr. Kaliazine was concertmaster for the Folk Dance Ensemble of Siberia. Before moving to the Texas, duo was awarded numerous prizes in Germany, France, and Spain.
The Flying Balalaika Brothers, a local Austin band, have been together for almost four years and feature Zhenya Rock, Sergey Vashchenko, and Aleksander Kuznetzov. Their music has been labeled Russian folk meets American bluegrass. They have performed for schools and local festivals including the Kerrville Folk Festival and the Pecan Street Festival. Formally of the Red Elvises, Zhenya’s music has been featured in numerous Hollywood Movies and television series, and with his other group ZeeGrass performs in clubs throughout the United States and Europe. He is the groups’ composer and lead singer. His talent as a composer and improviser is combined with Mr. Vashchenko’s extensive skills as a folk musician, conductor, and arranger. Aleksander Kusznetzov, a rising star in the world of music, will amaze you with his talents on double-bass. Creating a unique international blend, revered blues vocalist Leeann Atherton joins the Flying Balalaika Brothers on vocals, harmonies and contrabass balalaika performing original compositions from "Gypzee Heart", the duo created by Zhenya and Leeann, inflecting traditional Russian folk music with Texas roots music. Together, their music will make you want to get out of your seats and dance! The name “Uzori”, chosen by the ensemble’s Artistic Director, Yelena Kochourova, from St. Petersburg, is taken from a Russian word meaning “intricate decorations’, such as those found on traditional folk costumes. The ensemble captures both the grace and fire of Russian dance. Uzori is the first Russian dance ensemble to be formed in Houston and present dances of Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe. The company maintains an active schedule of public and private performances, which include the “Russian Day” celebration at NASA and the preview reception for the exhibit “Kremlin Gold” at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Vera Goltsova (9 year old) & Ylia Yatcenko (7 year old). Both were born in Houston. They are taking ballet classes with us and perform with “Uzori” for 3 years. This is going to be their 1st performance with “Super Uzori”.
Address: International Festival-Institute in Round Top,
Festival Concert Hall at Festival Hill, State
Highway 237 and Jaster Road, Round Top, TX 78954
Three concerts in the Festival
Concert Hall (1:30 pm; 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm)
plus free performances at the Edyhte Bates Old
chapel (3:15 pm) and at Bybee Square, Round
Top downtown (6:30 pm)
Featured artists:
Eirik Raude from Norway
So Percussion from New York
The Meehan/Perkins Duo from Waco
Thomas Burritt from the University of Texas
at Austin, Artistic Director of Percussion Galore.
James Dick, piano
and More...
Works by Per Norgard, Paul Lansky, Takemitsu,
Gillingham, Varese, Chavez ...
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I: SONG-WRITER AND SINGER IGOR BELIY
THE PROTECTION OF THE HOLY