INFORMATION
ABOUT THE NEXT PARTY IS COMING SOON
 March 13, 2010, 7 pm - The Russian Spring Fest at Unity Church of The Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX 7875.
The concert presented by Russian Speakers Society, will feature outstanding Russian group Flying Balalaika Brothers. They will perform Russian folk music on traditional folk instruments in colorful costumes, melding with American bluegrass and contemporary international acoustic styles. 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.
The Flying Balalaika Brothers, a local Austin band, have been together for almost 5 years and feature Zhenya Rock, Sergey Vashchenko, and Aleksander Kouznetsov. 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. Together, their music will make you want to get out of your seats and dance!
Tickets $20,
Seniors and students - $15, Children age 12 to17 - $10, Children under 12 FREE.
Our sponsors:
  
This project is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division and by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art, and supported by the Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at the University of Texas at Austin.
Details: 512-335-4449 (tickets), 512-442-4016, lvoskov@austin.rr.com, http://www.unityhills.org
 New Year Party-2009
January 17, 2009, Saturday,
7-11 PM - Old Russian New Year
Traditional
New Year Party organized by the Russian Speakers’
Society of Austin
January 17, 2009, 7-11 pm
address: Town Square
Community Center, 12550 Country Trails Lane, ZIP
78732
New Year's Eve... Old New Year's... Chinese New Year's (which is right around the corner on Jan
26th)... New You!!! Or maybe Old You was pretty good already ;-) Be yourself! Be fabulous! Dress to
impress (or to kill)...
Colors are yellow, gold, silver, blue or red! Accessories - natural, precious stones. Think - feather,
leather, fur - should be fun!
How they say in Russia - "Congratulations With New Year and New Happiness!"
Come and shine :-) bring your friends along, relatives and kids are welcome too!
Let's have an evening of Russian cuisine - bring your favorite dish to share and participate in what
can become an Annual Best Russian Cook Contest - you might even get named a Top Amateur
Chef and win a prize! We can do male cook and best kids chef also...
We will have music (can't promise a DJ - unless somebody wants to volunteer), dancing, maybe even
some karaoke...
NOTES:
Everybody is welcome to come - forward the invitation to all interested parties.
We are not limiting the attendance to only Russians.
- Place will actually be rented - so we are asking for a $5 contribution at the door
New Year Party-2007
January 13, Saturday,
6-10 PM - Old Russian New Year
Traditional
New Year Party organized by the Russian Speakers’
Society of Austin
January 13, 2007, 7-11 pm
address: Town Square
Community Center, 12550 Country Trails Lane, ZIP
78732
 SEE
OLD FRIENDS! MEET NEW PEOPLE!
ENJOY HOME-COOKED DISHES, DANCES AND KARAOKE!
Fee:
free for volunteers/children under 12,
members - $3, general public - $5 + your favorite
dish for 6-8 person or drinks. If you wish, bring
your favorite music and books/CDs for the silent
auction. Become a member! (applications will be
at the greeting table)
Directions:
Follow RM 2222 WEST, LEFT onto RM 620 west, LEFT
onto Quinlan Park & drive for 2.2 miles, RIGHT
onto Country Trails Lane, take first RIGHT turn
and arrive at the Town Square Community Center.
Album of New year Party-2007
New Year Party
January, 14, 2006, 7:00 p.m.-11:00
p.m.
Traditional
New Year Party organized by the Russian Speakers’
Society of Austin January 14, 2006, 7-11 pm address:
Town Square Community Center, 12550 Country Trails
Lane, ZIP 78732
PROGRAM
7:00-8:00 Dinner and acquaintances
8:00-9:00 Dance lesson: Stewart Yaros, professional
instructor and director of the «Dance International»
school, will teach TANGO for beginners. + DANCING!
10:00 Closure of the silent auction where you
will be able to buy books and CDs for symbolic
price or get rid of those you don’t need. Profit
goes to the Russian Speaker’ Society.
ATTENTION:
We need a DJ + dance music + volunteers + genius
ideas. Contact Irina Kramtsova at tel. (512)
789-8833, ikhramtsova@yahoo.com
RULES OF THE GAME:
Free for volunteers/children
under 12, members - $3, general public - $5
Bring your favorite dish for 6-8 person or drinks.
If you wish, bring your favorite music and books/CDs
for the silent auction
Become a member! (applications will be at the
greeting table)
Album of New year Party-2006
FALL+Y PARTY
October 22, 2005, 7-11 pm
address: Towne Square Community
Center, 12550 Country Trails Lane.
PROGRAM
7:00-8:00 Dinner and acquaintances
8:00-10:00 Dance lesson: Stewart Yaros, professional
instructor and director of the «Dance International»
school, will teach salsa for beginners. + DANCING!
10:00 Closure of the silent auction where you
will be able to buy books and CDs for symbolic
price or get rid of those you don’t need. Profit
goes to the Russian Speaker’ Society.
ATTENTION: We need a DJ + dance
music + volunteers + genius ideas. Contact Irina
Kramtsova at tel. (512) 789-8833,
ikhramtsova@yahoo.com
RULES OF THE GAME:
Free for volunteers/children
under 12, members - $3, general public - $5
Bring your favorite dish for 6-8 person or drinks
(except red drinks)
If you wish, bring your favorite music and books/CDs
for the silent auction
Become a member! (applications will be at the
greeting table)
Album of Fall-Y Party-2005
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INFORMATION
ABOUT THE NEXT CONCERT IS COMING SOON
March 13, 2010, 7 pm - The Russian Spring Fest at Unity Church of The Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX 7875.
The concert presented by Russian Speakers Society, will feature outstanding Russian group Flying Balalaika Brothers. They will perform Russian folk music on traditional folk instruments in colorful costumes, melding with American bluegrass and contemporary international acoustic styles. 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.
The Flying Balalaika Brothers, a local Austin band, have been together for almost 5 years and feature Zhenya Rock, Sergey Vashchenko, and Aleksander Kouznetsov. 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. Together, their music will make you want to get out of your seats and dance!
Tickets $20,
Seniors and students - $15, Children age 12 to17 - $10, Children under 12 FREE.
Our sponsors:
This project is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division and by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art, and supported by the Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at the University of Texas at Austin.
Details: 512-335-4449 (tickets), 512-442-4016, lvoskov@austin.rr.com, http://www.unityhills.org
 February 21, 2010, 4 pm - Concert "Romantic Journey" at Unity Church of The Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX 7875.
The Master`s Music Concert Series.
Musical Connections presents academic concert named “Romantic Journey” CD Release, under jubilee celebration of Kalinka`s 20-th. The concert will feature outstanding voice of Cantor Itzhak Zhrebker (tenor), people call him “New Pavarotti” and 2003, 2008 American Grammy Award Contender: Russian Duo Kalinka – Sergey Vashchenko on balalaika (Russian Banjo), and Vladimir Kaliazine on bayan (Russian Accordion). This year the musicians are also celebrating their milestone of forty years in the music art. Enjoy the performance of the most famous Russian folk and classic music; Jewish, Spanish, Italian and German classical and popular romances. The musicians will dazzle you with pieces from Bizet, Liszt, Paganini and Rimsky-Korsakov as well as very popular Russian songs like Kalinka and Moscow Nights. Bon Voyage!
Trio Bio.
Romantic Journey represents the musical voyage and collaboration of three unique talents. In 1989 Kalinka were on tour in Odessa, Ukraine when they met vocalist, Itzhak Zhrebker. An instant musical bond developed and the three performed to wide acclaim. Following this initial meeting the musician continued on they own paths. Mr. Zhrebker immigrated to Israel, performing at concerts, in synagogues as a cantor and working with the Israel Opera. Kalinka moved on to Spain and continued to perform throughout Europe to cheering fans. As Fate would have it, these three artists were brought together again in Dallas where they all now reside. In 1996 they celebrated their reunion at the Dallas International Museum of Culture with an exuberant concert of classical and folk music. Since then they have continued to perform together in concert halls and synagogues throughout the Southwest. In repertoire of Romantic Journey showcase their talents and travels including Russian folk and classical music, Jewish, Spanish, Italian and German classical and popular romances. Bon Voyage!
Cantor Itzhak Zhrebker Bio.
Straight from Odessa, by way of Israel, Cantor Itzhak Zhrebker brings a warm, personable approach to teaching what he loves most-Jewish and liturgical music. He is also known for his breathtaking voice and musical talent. As a child prodigy, he started studying and singing professionally at the age of six. His parents recognized his musical and vocal talents early on and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Cantor Zhrebker studied under the direction of Cantor Naftali Herhtick, Cantor I. Eshel and Cantor Louis Danto, and received concentrated cantorial education from Elli Jaffe, the musical director of the Great Synagogue of Jerusalem. He earned his Master's degree in voice coaching, choir conducting and solo performance from Odessa City Academy of Music. He has a full operatic voice and has mastered Verismo and Belle Canto techniques. In addition to his beautiful singing voice, Cantor Zhrebker is a conductor, an arranger and a composer. His vocal debuts have included songs in Hebrew, Yiddish, Russian, Italian, French and English. Prior to his appointment as Cantor of Congregation Shearith Israel, Cantor Zhrebker performed as a soloist for the Jewish Musical Drama Theater. He has also served as guest cantor for various synagogues around the world. During his six years in Israel, Cantor Zhrebker performed with the New Israeli Opera. His professional credits include performing as a solo vocalist in concerts in Canada, Israel and the U.S. In addition, Cantor Zhrebker has taken part in several radio, television and movie productions. For the last three years Cantor Zhrebker performed with Walden Piano Quartet, Russian Ensemble Kalinka, String Trio Les Amis, Marvin Hamlisch, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and his latest success was with The Dallas Opera and the cast of Tales of Hoffmann. Cantor Zhrebker celebrated his 10 year Anniversary at Shearith this past May by recording his eighth album, Etz Chaim He. Through outstanding music programs, his work with adult and youth choirs, and his innovative approach to High Holy Days and Shabbat melodies, Cantor Zhrebker has brought a new spirituality to prayer at CSI.
Kalinka Bio.
Sergey Vashchenko and Vladimir Kaliazine been granted to stay in US like a extraordinary musician. They perform throughout Texas in varios concert halls, with symphony orchestras and on programs with other musicians, singers and dancers. They represented the folk music of they homeland, and intoduce this genre of music to enthusiastic audiences. They have been touring and promoting their music throuout Texas, as well as New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Tucson. They produced 4 CDs together, including the Grammy Award contender in categoty Morld Music, "Somewhere My Love - Russian Gems" and “ Anastasia. Russian Gold”. They have created concert series of Russian Folk Music, Spanish Flamenco, Argintinian Tango Nuevo, Jewish Horas, popular classical music, and songs of Europe. These musicians add to the rich musical fabric of Texas. Both Mr. Vashchenko and Mr.Kaliazine have successfully managed themselves as touring musician throughout Europe and North America for over 40 years. They have also been featured in positive reviews and intervievws on local, national and international newspapers, radio, TV and famos musician like Van Clibern, Jemes Dick, Vladimir Viardo, Jey Leno, Bill Tilliman, Eric Johnson. They music is also featured in the introduction of the public broadcasting television program for teaching the Russian language to the public.
Tickets $20,
Seniors and students - $15, Children age 12 to17 - $10, Children under 12 FREE.
Our sponsors:
This project is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division and by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.
Details: 512-335-4449 (tickets), 512-442-4016, lvoskov@austin.rr.com, http://www.unityhills.org
 September 30, 2009, 9pm - concert of singer-songwriters Michail Bashakov, Kirill Komarov and the group "Turnip".
Carousel Lounge, 1110 East 52nd St Austin, TX 78723.
Entree fee : $5.
Information: 512.914.1979
Informational support - Russian Speakers` Society of Austin
About the singers : www.bashakov.ru, www.kkomarov.ru
May 30, 2009, Saturday, 7:00 pm - concert "Kalinka 20-th"
The Master`s Music Concert Series.
Musical Connections presents a jubilee concert, named “Kalinka`s 20-th” to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Duo Kalinka. The concert will feature 2003 and 2008 American Grammy Award Contender: outstanding Russian Duo Kalinka – Sergey Vashchenko on balalaika (Russian Banjo), and Vladimir Kaliazine on bayan (Russian Accordion). This year the musicians are also celebrating their milestone of forty years in the music art. Enjoy the performance of the most famous Russian folk and contemporary music; Classical; and popular Eastern European music. The musicians will dazzle you with pieces from Liszt, Paganini and Rimsky-Korsakov as well as very popular Russian songs like Kalinka and Moscow Nights.
This project is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division and by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.
Hope Presbyterian Church, 11512 Olson Drive, Austin, TX 78750
Tickets: $20, seniors and students $15, Children age 12 to17 - $10, children under 12 FREE.
Information: Tel: 512-466-0746, balalaika@sbcglobal.net, www.usamusicalconnections.com
 May 17, 2009, Sunday, 4:00 pm - concert "Vivo Flamenco"
The Master`s Music Concerts Series.
The Musical Connections is proud to announce “Vivo Flamenco!”, a concert of Flamenco style music. Experience this thrilling performance featuring outstanding Flamenco star Miguel Antonio as he performs the most popular Flamenco music with his group “Fiesta Concerto”.
Artists Vladimir Kaliazine, on bayan, and Sergey Vashchenko, on balalaika, will dazzle music lovers with Latin and Eastern European music.
Enjoy the rhythms of concert guitarist, Miguel Antonio, as he combines Flamenco, Classical, and Latin American folk music in his performance. Miguel has studied with legendary teachers both in the U.S. and in Spain including two of the greatest masters of flamenco guitar, Mario Escudero and Sabicas.
This project is funded and supported in part by the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division and by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.
Unity Church of The Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, Texas
Tickets: $20, seniors and students $15, Children age 12 to17 - $10, children under 12 FREE.
Information: Tel: 512-656-6865, balalaika@sbcglobal.net
 Friday April 18, 2008, 7:30 pm, Board Room, LCRA
Literary-musical cafe-10: 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
Information: Luda, 577-7790 (cell.), 512-442-4016, lvoskov@austin.rr.com
 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"
We are proud to announce the one of the
Russian Spring Fest concerts.
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.
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”.
For more information, please contact Mr. Vashchenko
at 512-420-0574 or Balalaika@sbcglobal.net
Fee: $20
Information:
Luda, 577-7790 (cell.), 512-442-4016,
lvoskov@austin.rr.com
 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)
Alex Kiskachi’s website:
http://kiskachi.com
The tour info: http://kiskachi.com/concerts/txtour08.html
Kings of Klezmer:
http://www.kingsofklezmer.com
"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)
 Igor
Irteniev: poet and satirist
Saturday, November 10, 7:00 pm,
Board Room, LCRA
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)
 Russian
Concert and Reception
September 8, Saturday, 6 PM – Private House,
11601 Tanglebrair, Austin TX 78750
"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.
Russian Spring Fest
Saturday, May 26, 2007, 7 PM, at First Unitarian
Universalist Church (4700 Grover Avenue, Austin
TX 78756)
 The
concert “Russian Spring Fest”,
presented by Russian Speakers Society,
will be held on May 26, at the First Unitarian
Universalist Church, 4700 Grover Ave., 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.
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.
The concert is supported with funding
from the Cultural Contracts Division of the City
of Austin, Texas Commission on the Art and The
Non Profit Center.
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
two years and feature Zhenya Kolykhanov,
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.
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.
For more information, please contact Mr. Vashchenko
at 512-420-0574 or Balalaika@sbcglobal.net
Advance Tickets at Sasha`s Gourmet Russian
Market and Cafe, 7817 Rockwood Ln.,Tel:
512-459-1449.
Album of Russian Spring
Festival - 2007
"CREDO" Vocal Quartet
Concert
December 9, 7 PM - Board Room,
LCRA
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.
Information about quartet "Credo": www.credo-quartet.com
Tickets at Austin: 512-442-4016,
lvoskov@austin.rr.com
Album of
"CREDO" Voacl Quartet Concert
Monday, September 25 is Shostakovich's
100th birthday!
Sophia Gilmson with friends Darlene Wiley, soprano,
Rose Taylor, mezzo soprano, Warren Stanley, tenor,
and Roger Myers, viola, will celebrate with All-
Shostakovich Concert, poetry reading, birthday
cake and more!
Date, Time & Location
Monday, September 25, 2006, 8:00 PM, Jessen
Auditorium
Parking: Jessen Parking
Information
Phone - Music Hotline (512) 471-5401
Fees: $10 General Public. Tickets available at
the door
THE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL-INSTITUTE
AT ROUND TOP & Russian Speakers` Society of
Austin present KALINKA
Date, Time & Location
Saturday,
August 26, 2006 at 3 PM in the Festival Concert
Hall on Festival Hill, State Highway 237 at Jaster
Road
The Festival-Institute
presents the Russian folk duo Kalinka, with folk
dancers Oksana Chernyuk and Viorel Balan.
Russian folk
duo Kalinka (balalaika virtuoso Sergey Vashchenko
and Russian accordion or ‘bayan’ player Vladimir
Kaliazine), have been performing together for
35 years, ten years in Texas. The Kalinka bayan
and balalaika duo presents performances featuring
a unique combination of instruments and repertoire
that showcase both the artists' heritage and training.
The balalaika and bayan are instruments whose
sounds reflect the language of Old World melodies.
After performing throughout Russia and Europe,
the duo moved to the United States to settle in
Texas. Whether performing spectacular classical
and traditional Russian works or international
favorites, Kalinka's charm and virtuosity is evident.
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