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Oh, my illusive city

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Russian Speakers Society presents: A Production by the Russian Theater of Houston Oh, my illusive city….” ( “О, город мой неуловимый...”) February 8, 2020, Saturday, at 7:00 PM Scottish Rite Theater, 207 W 18th St, Austin, TX 78701 “Oh, my illusive city….” is a concert style program composed of poetry and prose by famous Russian writers and poets mixed with classic Russian music and songs. This composition includes fine examples of Russian poetry from both the 19th and 20th centuries: Alexander Pushkin, Valery Bryusov, Alexander Blok, Anna Akhmatova, Vladimir Nabokov, Josef Brodsky, and others. It also includes passages from novels…

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

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Popovich Comedy Pet Theater Thursday, January 2, 2020 @ 6:00 pm Unity Church of the Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX 78750 FIRST TIME IN AUSTIN! – Popovich Comedy Pet Theater: Clowns and their pets. The best kids' show from Las Vegas! Animals are people too... "Theatrical extravaganza": All pets in the show have been adopted from animal rescues. There are more than 30 pets included in this show - Cats, dogs, parrots, ponies, ducks, geese, and many more... Along with jugglers and acrobats. Tickets: $35, $30 for groups of 10 and more. Buy tickets online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/popovich-comedy-pet-theater-tickets-77362510351 Supported by…

Of Love and Passion: Three Generations of Great Russian Composers Art Songs, Instrumental Music, and Rachmaninoff’s Opera Aleko

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The Russian Speakers Society presents: Of Love and Passion: Three Generations of Great Russian Composers Art Songs, Instrumental Music, and Rachmaninoff’s Opera Aleko Saturday, March 30, 2019, 7:00 P.M. Scottish Rite Theater, 207 W. 18th Street, Austin, TX 78701 The Russian Speakers Society proudly presents this unique concert. Part I will feature (for the first time in Austin) a Concert performance of Rachmaninoff’s one-act opera Aleko, based on the poem “The Gypsies” by Alexander Pushkin. Soloists Nikita Storozhev, Mikhail Smigelski, Isabella Dolande, Evgeny Kozyrenko, Heather Lewis and chorus will be accompanied by pianist Tatiana Storozheva. English language translation will be…

The 18th Russian Spring Fest – “Fireworks of Music”

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Post published:12.03.2018
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Russian Speakers’ Society of Austin Presents: The 18th Russian Spring Fest - "Fireworks of Music" March 3, 2018, Saturday, at 7:00 PM Scottish Rite Theatre, 207 W 18th St, Austin, TX 78701 Tickets (at the door): • Adults: $20 • Seniors and Students: $10 • Students and children under 12: free BUY TICKETS ONLINE https://www.showclix.com/event/fireworks-of-music Please join us at Fireworks of Music to celebrate International Women’s Day 2018 with performances of original work by two multi-talented international artists, Ganna Sorbat and Lana Oli. Ganna Sorbat is an internationally renowned singer, songwriter, pianist, music producer and film composer, who has recorded…

The 18th Russian Winter Fest: Mediterranean Journey – Slavic Connections

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Russian Speakers’ Society of Austin Presents: The 18th Russian Winter Fest: Mediterranean Journey - Slavic Connections Saturday, January 13th, 2018, 7 pm Unity Church of the Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Rd., Austin, TX 78750 BUY TICKETS ONLINE Musical Performance: Austin Troubadours (Medieval and Renaissance Music) Viktoria and Yakov Nizhnik Duet (Kantele (Gusli)) Sergey Vashchenko (Balalaika) The Russian Speakers’ Society will present a unique musical program for Austin audiences of all ages, Saturday, January 13th, 2018 at Unity Church of the Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Road in NW Austin. We will hear unique musical instruments rarely seen in Austin concert venues.…

The 17th Russian Spring Fest: Masterpieces of Russian Romance

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The Russian Speakers Society presents: The 17th Russian Spring Fest Masterpieces of Russian Romance Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 4:00 PM at Scottish Rite Theatre, 207 W 18th St, Austin, TX 78701 This unique musical event will take you on a romantic journey through popular Russian songs and romances. Nikita Storojev (Vocal - bass), is a graduate of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory of Moscow, Russia. After winning the prestigious Tchaikovsky Competition, he became the principal soloist for 5 years in the Bolshoi Theater and the Moscow Philharmonic Society. Mr. Storojev has performed in major opera houses, concert halls, and international festivals…

The 17th Russian Winter Fest: Trio Voronezh and The Flying Balalaika Brothers

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Russian Speakers Society presents: The 17th Russian Winter Fest Trio Voronezh and The Flying Balalaika Brothers Saturday,January 21, 2017, at 7 PM Scottish Rite Theatre, 207 W 18th St, Austin, TX 78701 The Trio Voronezh from Eugene, Oregon performes arrangements across a variety of musical styles played on Russian folk instruments. The Trio's repertoire includes the works of Vivaldi, Bach, Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Shostakovich, and Rachmaninov, as well as Russian folk songs, Argentine tangos, gypsy dance music, bluegrass and popular songs by Gershwin. The Flying Balalaika Brothers, ated by two Russian musicians, combines classical training with folk traditions. This group features…

The 16th Russian Spring Fest: Gypsy Passion

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February 13, 2016, Saturday, 7:00 pm The 16th Russian Spring Fest Gypsy Passion 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. BUY TICKETS ONLINE: https://www.showclix.com/event/gypsy-passion TEA TASTING IN RUSSIAN STYLE DURING INTERMISSION The Via Romen ensemble, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, presents music and dances which are rooted in the Russian-Romany (Gypsy) tradition. Their music and dance repertoire originates in Eastern and Western Europe and is enriched by jazz, Jewish, and Latino…

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

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Post published:12.02.2015
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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…