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The 15th Russian Spring Fest: Via Romen and Flying Balalaika Brothers

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Sunday, March 8, 2015, 4pm The 15th Russian Spring Fest Via Romen and Flying Balalaika Brothers Unity Church of The Hills 9905 Anderson Mill Rd., Austin, TX 78750 The Russian Speakers Society presents a concert featuring two outstanding groups: Via Romen and the Flying Balalaika Brothers. The Via Romen ensemble, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, presents music and dances which are rooted in the Russian-Romany tradition. Their music and dance repertoire originates in Eastern and Western Europe and is enriched by jazz, Jewish, and Latino styles. Via Romen enchants audiences with intricate improvisations, catchy tunes, and flashy footwork. Despite being…

IVORY FANTASY

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Post published:12.04.2014
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May 31, 2014, 7:00 pm IVORY FANTASY Unity Church of the Hills 9905 Anderson Mill Rd. Austin, TX 78750 Nina McIntire – Ivory Fantasy and Flying Balalaika Brothers Nina McIntire from St. Petersburg, Russia completed her degree in Master of the Fine Arts at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow. Nina has recently been very active on the international music scene as a pianist, presenting her latest project “Ivory Fantasy” - a fascinating combination of classical music and her own compositions arranged in a revolutionary modern style, integrating a variety of musical genres such as ragtime, jazz, pop, and blues. The…

14th Russian Spring Fest

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April 26, 2014, 7:30 pm 14th Russian Spring Fest Unity Church of the Hills 9905 Anderson Mill Rd. Austin, TX 78750 The first concert of Austin’s Russian Spring Festival will be held on April 26, 2014, featuring THE RUSSIAN DUO and Austin’s own FLYING BALALAIKA BROTHERS. In THE RUSSIAN DUO, Oleg Kruglyakov, balalaika virtuoso, joins Terry Boyarsky, master pianist, to create exuberant, passionate performances. Their collaboration combines the mysterious sounds of balalaika with the expressive range of the piano. THE FLYING BALALAIKA BROTHERS features a wide range of Russian music, from dances and gypsy melodies to classical favorites. This group…

RUSSIAN SPRING FESTIVAL: GYPSIES

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Post published:12.02.2013
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Russian Speakers Society of Austin presents RUSSIAN SPRING FESTIVAL GYPSIES Russian Speakers Society of Austin presents Houston-based group THE GYPSIES and Austin-based FLYING BALALAIKA BROTHERS Buy tickets ONLINE! WHEN: Saturday, April 6, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Unity Church of The Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX 78750 This concert would bring the famous “The Gypsies” from Houston to collaborate with the highly acclaimed Austin group, “Flying Balalaika Brothers”. The Russian Speakers Society has presented Russian Winter and Spring Fest concerts during the last 12 seasons. The society has presented various Russian musicians and artists to the Austin public,…

The Russian Spring Fest

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Post published:12.02.2012
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The Russian Spring Fest May 27, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. at Unity Church of The Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX 78750 Buy tickets ONLINE! We are proud to announce the 12-th Russian Spring Fest Concert, May 27, Sunday 4 PM. The concert presented by Russian Speakers Society, will feature two outstanding Russian groups Limpopo and 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…

Russian New Year’s Party (old style calendar)

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Post published:01.01.2012
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Russian Speakers' Society of Austin invites to the Russian New Year's Party (old style calendar) at Friday, January 13th, 9-11 pm at the Roial Eco-Friendly Lounge, 120 W. Fifth Street Austin, Texas 78701 (in the downtown Austin area) Our old new year party - non-traditional style Attention: New Place This Year and Adults Only Party ONLY for people 21 and older! Don't forget Your ID! No drinks are allowed to bring Drinks can be purchased at the place for 1/2 price (they have a full bar) We will have great music, dancing, fun 9-11 - private party and all are…

Russian Rock’n’Roll

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Post published:12.05.2011
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Russian Rock'n'Roll Friday, June 3, 2011, 7:30 – 10:00 PM First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4700 Grover Ave. Austin, TX 78756. Musical Connections and The Russian Speakers Society of Austin are presenting the concert “Russian Rock n’ Roll” on Friday, June 3 at 7:30 pm at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4700 Grover Ave. Austin, TX 78756. Two dynamic groups will be performing – “Limpopo” band from California and Austin’s own “Flying Balalaika Brothers.” This is family entertainment at its best!!! Limpopo is a unique blend of tradition, creative talent, culture and originality. Self-described as “crazy Russian folk ‘n’ roll,” they…

Virtuosos from Russia

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Virtuosos from Russia at Friday, February 4, 2011, 7:30 pm at Unity Church of The Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX 78750 The concert presented by the Russian Speakers Society will feature the outstanding Russian-born and internationally recognized talents of Tamara Volskaya (domra - Russian mandolin), and Anatoliy Trofimov (bayan - Russian accordion). Known as the “Russian Duo,” they are hailed as one of the most electrifying musical duos to be found anywhere in the world today. Tamara Volskaya; "the astonishing domra player, a wizard of the strings…” (London, Classical Guitar Magazine, 2000) is considered to be one of…

Traditional Russian New Year’s Party

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Post published:01.01.2011
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Traditional Russian New Year's Party will be on January 15, 2011, Saturday, 7 PM! The Russian Speakers Society wishes you a Happy and Prosperous New Year! A traditional RUSSIAN NEW YEAR'S PARTY, 2011 (old style calendar) will be held on January 15, 2011, Saturday, from 7 to 11 PM, at Towne Square Community Center, 12550 Country Trails Lane (the same place as it was last years!). SEE OLD FRIENDS! MEET NEW PEOPLE! ENJOY HOME-COOKED DISHES, LIVE MUSIC and DANCES! As with past tradition, bring your favorite dish for 6-8 people and a drink. Everybody is welcome to come - forward…

Igor Irteniev: poet and satirist

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Post published:12.10.2010
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Igor Irteniev: poet and satirist Saturday, November 10, 2010, 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…