Alex Siniavski Balalaika and Gypsy guitar virtuoso from Philadelphia, PA

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Great Falls Performing Arts Center, Paterson, New Jersey, April 2009

Cast: Vasily Yankovich (singer, seven-stringed Gypsy guitar), Alexander Menshikov (singer, tambourine), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, vocals), Alex Siniavski (balalaika, Gypsy guitar), Alexandre Tseytlin (violin), Valentina Kvasova (dancer, vocals), Mikhail Nesterenko (dancer, costume characters), Natalia Stolichnaya (dancer).

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February 28, 2009. Russian Winter Festival in Albany, New York

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Concert in Morristown, New Jersey, February 22, 2009 (video)

Photos from the Petroushka Ball 2009 in New York City

Annual Petroushka Ball 2009 took place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. The Barynya Balalaika Orchestra performed from 9pm until 2:30am in the morning. List of performers: Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Alex Siniavski (balalaika), Lev Zabeginsky (domra), Alexandre Tseytlin (violin), Yan Khmel (bayan), Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka, guitar, vocals), singers Alexander Menshikov and Lyudmila Fesenko.

Barynya balalaika orchestra at the Petroushka Ball 2009 New York City

Mikhail Gorbachev's Liberty Medal Award Gala
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA

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Russian Federation Embassy Estate USA. August 2008

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The Ephrata Review. June 2008

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Ensemble Barynya in Eugene, Oregon - video

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Video from concert in New York City on January 26, 2008

Balalaika solo Alex Siniavski - соло на балалайке Алексей Синявский

View all videos from Zhenya Shevchenko and Russian dance and music ensemble Barynya performance in New York City on Saturday, January 26, 2008

Photos by Dalia Bagdonaite from Zhenya Shevchenko and ensemble Barynya concert and rehearsal on Saturday, January 26, 2008 in New York City

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Barynya in Toronto, Canada, December 2007

On December 13, 2007 at 8pm Russian dance and music ensemble Barynya performed at the "Guvernment" (Kool Haus Entertainment Complex), 132 Queens Quay East, Toronto, Ontario M5A 3Y5 Canada... view more pictures

July 16-28, 2007. Performance series in Ohio communities

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Ensemble Barynya was touring the state of OHIO as part of the Ohio Arts Council’s Summer International Music and Performing Arts in Communities Tour (IMPACT). Barynya performed many shows, Russian & Ukrainian dance workshops from July 17 to July 28, 2007. Performance locations included Lakeside, Warren, Marietta, Jackson and Grandview Heights. All performances were free and open to the public.

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Performers: Mikhail Smirnov - vocal, garmoshka, guitar, Alex Siniavski - balalaika, Gypsy guitar, Andrij Cybyk - dancer, choreographer, Valentina Kvasova - dance captain, dancer, Leonid Bruk - balalaika contrabass, Alexander Menshikov - singer, tambourine, Victoria Pichurova - singer, Natalia Ejova - dancer, Natia Rtveliashvili - dancer, Stefan Kuziw - dancer, Alex Sizov - dancer... view videos, order full lenght DVD of this concert.

July 3, 2007. Lions Clubs International 90th Convention in Chicago, IL

ENSEMBLE BARYNYA PERFORMANCE AT THE Lions Clubs International 90th Convention in Chicago, IL at the Hilton Hotel for the Russian Evening Event on Sunday, July 3rd, 2007. On the photo from left to right: dancer Natalia Ejova, Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka), Jim Cox (contrabass), Alex Siniavski (balalaika), and dancer Andrij Cybyk... view full size picture

May 2007. Russian Nobility Ball-2007 in New York City

Ensemble Barynya @ Russian Nobility Ball 2007 photos

The Russian Nobility Association in America annual Spring Russian Nobility Ball took place at the luxurious "Pierre" Hotel on May 11, 2007 in New York City. Musicians and dancers of New York based Russian dance and music ensemble Barynya (full company) provided music for coctail hour and thirty minute music and dance program during the dinner. "Barynya" performed popular Russian Gypsy pieces: "Two Guitars", "Kay One", "Vingerka", "3 lines", Russian favorite balalaika arrangement "The Moon is shining brightly" and Cossack song and dance "Varen'ka"

April 2007. Fairmont Chicago Hotel, Chicago, IL

Ensemble Barynya performance for “Gorodissky & Partners”, Ltd. reception held at the Fairmont Chicago Hotel, 200 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL, 60601 on Sunday, April 29, 2007 from 8 to 11pm. Musicians: M.Smirnov (garmoshka, guitar, vocals), Alex Siniavski (balalaika, Gypsy guitar), Stefan Kuziw (tambourine), and Richard Armandi (contrabass).

Cleveland Jewish News.com, April 2007

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Gop So Smykom literally "Hop With A Violin Bow", an untranslatable slang nickname of a criminal character, roughly "High-Spirited Hop". In the opening stanza he introduces himself: "Gop So Smykom happens to be me, Listen well, friends. For my trade I've chosen theft. I am hardly ever out of prison, and when I am, the prison misses me. But whatever prison I may be in, not a minute passes without me singing. I stick my hands in my pockets, And walk around, singing out of boredom... read more

Russian folk tune "Svetit Mesyats" (The moon is shining brightly) Variations on Russian folk song: "The Moon Is Shining Brightly" (sometimes translated as "The New Moon is Lighting") written by the "Father of Russian Balalaika" Vasily Vasileyevich Andreyev (1861-1918) is so popular it was even mentioned in Michail Bulgakov's book "The heart of a dog": Someone was hard at work playing a rousing tune on the balalaika two rooms away and the sound of a series of intricate variations on 'The Moon is Shining' mingled in Philip Philipovich's head with the words of the sickening newspaper article. When he had read it he pretended to spit over his shoulder and hummed absentmindedly through his teeth: ' "The moo-oon is shining . . . shining bright . . . the moon is shining . . ." God, that damned tune's on my brain!'... read more

Below is the small translation of the song lyrics into English. Russian original text is included as well for those who can read Russian Cyrillic.

СВЕТИТ МЕСЯЦ Светит месяц, светит ясный Светит белая заря. Осветила путь дорожку Мне до Сашина двора

THE MOON IS SHINING The moon is shining, shining brightly The white nightfall is shining too My pathway is eliminated All the way to the Sasha's place

March 2007. George Washington University

Slavic Spring Festival in Washington, D.C. pictures, video

Ensemble Barynya Penn State University tour 2007

           

Popular Russian song "Katyusha" performed on Russian garmoshka and Gypsy guitar during ensemble "Barynya" tour at the Penn State University campuses in January 2007. Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka), Alex Siniavski (Gypsy guitar). "Katyusha" is a Russian Soviet wartime song about a girl longing for her beloved, who is away on military service. The music was composed in 1938 by Matvey Blanter, lyrics - Mikhail Isakovski. It was first performed by the celebrated folk singer, Lidiya Rouslanova. "Katyusha" is a tender diminutive from the female name "Ekaterina" (Catherine).

Popular Russian folk song and dance "Kalinka" performed on Russian garmoshka, balalaika and Gypsy guitar during ensemble "Barynya" tour at the Penn State University campuses in January 2007. Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka), Alex Siniavski (Gypsy guitar, balalaika), and dancers Andrij Cybyk, and Natalia Ejova

February 2007. Embassy of Russia in Washington, DC

Ensemble "Barynya" provided music and dancing for the MASLENITSA at the Embassy of Russia in Washington, DC. It was a long drive from Brooklyn for every "BARYNYA" member: dancer Vitaly Verterich, singer Victoria Pichurova, Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka, guitar), violinist Alexander Tseytlin and Ruslan Khain (contrabass). Login to YAHOO to see bigger photos from the inside of Russian Embassy in Washington.

Highland Park, New Jersey, USA, January 13, 2007

View all videos from concert on Saturday, January 13th, 2007 at Highland Park High School, 431 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, New Jersey, USA

Ensemble Barynya in Eugene, Oregon in 2006 and 2007

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University of Texas-Pan American. November 13, 2006

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October 2006, John Michael Kohler Arts Center

videoclips from performance in Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Ensemble Barynya performed in Wisconsin with dancers Olga Chpitalnaia, Valentina Kvasova, Ganna Makarova, Andrij Cybyk, Vitaly Verterich, and Mikhail Nesterenko; musicians: Ruslan Khain - contrabass, Mikhail Smirnov - garmoshka, singer Alexander Menshikov, and Alex Siniavski - balalaika... view all videos, photos, listen to MP3, buy DVD and CD.

JUNE 2006. WORLD YACHT PRINCESS, NEW YORK CITY

Alex Siniavski with Barynya performers Mikhail Smirnov and Alexander Menshikov plays aboard World Yacht's "Princess" at Pier 81 (West 41st street at the Hudson River) in New York City at the Russian Children's Welfare Society event "Petroushka on the Hudson".

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By the long road 2 min 22 sec video clip. Russian music ensemble "Barynya" showcase at the booking conference on September 29, 2006 in Baltimore, Maryland. Alexander Menshikov - singer, Mikhail Smirnov-guitar, Vadim Kolpakov -Russian Gypsy 7-string guitar, Ruslan Khain - balalaika contrabass, Alex Siniavski-balalaika, Gypsy guitar

Hungarian-style Czardas written by Vittorio Monti. Balalaika virtuoso Alex Siniavski, Mikhail Smirnov (guitar) recorded during Russian music and dance ensemble "BARYNYA" concert on March 8, 2003 at the Smithsonian Institute of America. Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History. Washington, DC. "Czardas" was written by Vittorio Monti for either violin or mandolin and piano. It was soon arranged for all kinds of instruments including the balalaika. Not many people remember Vittorio Monti these days, but everyone will be familiar with his Czardas

Variations on Russian folk song: "The Moon Is Shining Brightly" is the most popular pieces performed on Russian balalaika ever. Alex Siniavsky - balalaika, Mikhail Smirnov - guitar. Recorded on March 8, 2003 during ensemble "BARYNYA" solo performance at the Smithsonian Institute of America. Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History. Washington, DC.

Balalaika orchestra performance Russian music and dance Ensemble Barynya at the "Petroushka Ball 2007", the 42nd annual Petroushka Ball held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. This is a charity ball benefitting the Russian Children's Welfare Society which raises money to help Russian disadvantaged children.

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Waltz "Daydreams" This waltz composed by "father" of Russian balalaika Vasily Vasilievich Andreev (born 186l). Solo by balalaika virtuoso Alex Siniavski, Mikhail Smirnov-guitar, Leonid Bruk -balalaika-bass. Performed by New York based Brooklyn Balalaikas trio

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Valenki - "Felt Boots" Russian Balalaika Trio is playing Traditional Song "Valenki". Performed by New York based "Brooklyn Balalaikas trio". Solo Natalia Smirnov 3701 KB video mpeg file

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"I met you" - Popular Rusian romance, lyrics by Fedor Tyutchev, music of unknown author. Solo by balalaika virtuoso Alex Siniavski, Mikhail Smirnov (guitar), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-bass) from New York based "Brooklyn Balalaikas" trio.

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"Akh, Ty Beryoza" Russian folk tune "Oh, You, Birch-Tree" Traditional. Solo - balalaika virtuoso Alex Siniavski 4581 KB video mpeg file

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Alex Siniavski is also master of trombone and euphonium. song "Cry me a river" (Lyrics by Ella Fitzgerald) performed by Cynthia Gray (vocal) and Alex Siniavski (trombone)

Alex Siniavski, David Tutera, Valentina Kvasova and Mikhail Smirnov

January 27, 2006 Barynya performance at Beaver Dam Club at the World Champions exhibition and skating event in Locust Valley, New York. On the picture ensemble Barynya with the gold medalists of the 2004 World Figure Skating Championships in Ice Dancing. From left to right: Tatiana Navka, Mikhail Smirnov, Roman Kostomarov and Alex Siniavski. View bigger image

RUSSIAN FOLK SONGS "OTRADA" and "IN THE FOREST"

My Darling lives in high-rise Живёт моя отрада в высоком терему

We were riding a small boat Мы на лодочке катались

Балалаечник-виртуоз Алексей Синявский приехал в США в 1992 из Ленинграда. В репертуаре Алекса Синявского русская народная и популярная музыка, классика, огромный опыт выступлений - более 1000 шоу и концертов на различных сценах США, Европы и Африки, участие во многих теле- и радиопередачах. Красочные костюмы, продолжительность концерта до 120 минут, при необходимости объяснение программы на английском языке.

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Алекс Синявский играл в знаменитом Академическом Русском народном оркестре им. В.В.Андреева, одном из престижнейших коллективов страны, закончил Ленинградскую консерваторию.

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Одна из песен из репертуара музыканта ("Дорогой длинною, да ночкой лунною") была включена в компактный диск "Балалайка, сборник классического Русского фольклора", выпущенный студией звукозаписи "Геликон" (www.helicon.co.il) в Израиле.

На этом компактном диске Алекс Синявский попал в компанию таких знаменитых ансамблей и исполнителей как Государственный академический русский оркестр имени В. Андреева, хор Донских Казаков, оркестр Осипова, трио Реликт, Терем-квартет, ансамбль песни и пляски Александрова, бас Борис Христофф, Николай Массенкофф и других.

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Чардаш Монти Алекс Синявский - балалайка, Михаил Смирнов - гитара. Записано на концерте ансамбля Барыня в Smithsonian Institute of America, аудитория Baird, Музей Национальной истории в Вашингтоне, округ Колумбия

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Светит месяц Алекс Синявский - балалайка, Михаил Смирнов - гитара. Записано на концерте ансамбля Барыня в Smithsonian Institute of America, аудитория Baird, Музей Национальной истории в Вашингтоне, округ Колумбия

January 25,2003 program (Wheaton village) Korobochka/Коробочка Kalinka/Калинка I met you/Я встретил вас Walts (v. Andreev)/Вальс Андреева Moscow nights/Подмосковные вечера Katyusha/Катюша The moon is shining/Светит месяц By the long road/Дорогой длинною Saturday affair/Субботея Yablochko/Яблочко Oh, you, birch tree/Ах, ты берёза

"Дуэт Русская Балалайка", "Cтудия Звукозаписи AS IS" и "Барыня энтертейнмент" рады сообщить о выходе компактного диска "Барыня русские народные песни" балалаешника-виртуоза Алекса Синявского и Миши Смирнова (гитара). Диск записан в Буддистском Центре на Западной улице Апсэл, город Филадельфия, США. Оформление обложки - художник Юрий Тарлер На диске 15 русских народных и популярных песен, танцев, мелодий и наигрышей на балалайке в гитарном сопровождении. Скачать бесплатные mp3 файлы, почитать тексты и переводы русских народных песен, заказать диск ->

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Russian New Year's characters Father Frost and Snow Maiden Ded Moroz and Snegurochka (Russian: Дед Мороз и Снегурочка) Father Frost and Snow Maiden are the most important characters of the New Year's celebration in Russia. Father Frost (Ded Moroz, Russian: Дед Мороз) plays a role similar to that of Santa Claus. The literal translation of the name would be "Grandfather Frost". However, English-speakers traditionally translate "DED MOROZ" as the alliterative "FATHER FROST". Ded Moroz is always accompanied by his granddaughter Snegurochka - Snow Maiden (Russian: Снегурочка). New York based ensemble Barynya created a special Russian New Year's program with traditional Russian winter songs, dances and music: "In the forest a fir-tree was born" (V Lesu Rodilas' Yolochka), "Small Fir Tree is Freezing during the Winter" (Malen'koi Yolochke Kholdno Zimoy), "The snowstorm is blowing along the street" (Metelitsa), "Father Frost" (Moroz-Moroz), "Five minutes" (Pyat' Minut). Ded Moroz and Snegurochka are available for hire in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania (within 100 miles driving distance from New York City). For a fast price quote contact Mikhail Smirnov Father Frost and Snow Maiden - Ded Moroz and Snegurochka in New York City - photos

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