Alex Siniavski Balalaika and Gypsy guitar virtuoso from Philadelphia, PA
Alex plays museum-quality balalaika,
a three-stringed Russian instrument whose mandolin-like sound is perhaps best known in this country from the Dr. Zhivago soundtrack.
Russian fake book by Alex SiniavskiA very useful book for musicians who play Russian gigs. Over 60 songs available as of December 28, 2008 includidng "Along the Mourom Road" - Na muromskoy dorozhke, "Along the Piterskaya Road" - Vdol’ po piterskoj, "Autumn Slumber" - Osennij son, "Coachman, Hold Your Horses" - Yamshchik, ne goni loshadej, "Dark Eyes" - Ochi chernye, "Felt Boots" - Valenki... more info
Great Falls Performing Arts Center, Paterson, New Jersey, April 2009Cast: 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).  http://www.youtube.com/R2_xn6KVmeM February 28, 2009. Russian Winter Festival in Albany, New York view all photos from Russian Winter Festival in Albany, New York
Concert in Morristown, New Jersey, February 22, 2009 (video)Photos from the Petroushka Ball 2009 in New York CityAnnual 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
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Balalaika and Gypsy guitar virtuoso from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Alex Siniavski is one of most popular 
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Russian folk tune "Svetit Mesyats" (The moon is shining brightly)Светит месяц, светит ясный Светит белая заря. Осветила путь дорожку Мне до Сашина двора | 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 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.
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
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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Alex Siniavski recordings, albums and MP3 downloads
Ethnic Russian Music Album recorded with ensemble "Barynya" in December 2006. Total time 45:46. Album released by AS IZ Recording. Philadelphia, PA. 2006. Favorite Russian melodies and songs performed on garmoshka, balalaika, Gypsy and classic guitars and contrabass... more information, MP3 samples
Russian folk music, song and dance album. Runtime: 64 minutes. Ensemble "Barynya" live from Wisconsin. Album released by AS IZ Recording. Philadelphia, PA. 2006. Songs: "The Peddlers", "You stood me up", "Angry mother (bila mene maty)", "Tongue Twister". Dances: "Hopak", "Sailor's Dance", "Barynya", "Kalinka". Balalaika solo: "The Moon is shining", "Chardash"... more info, MP3s, order
Russian Christmas Music Balalaika Album. Balalaika virtuoso Alex Siniavski, Mikhail Smirnov (guitar). Runtime: 51 minutes. Album released by AS IZ Recording. Philadelphia, PA. 2005. 25 Russian folk songs, dances, tunes, favorite Christmas and Holiday selections such as "Carol of Bells", "Deck The Halls", "Father Frost", "Jingle Bells", "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas", "Joy To The World", "Folk Carol from Smolensk", "Snowstorm", "Snegoorochka"... more information, MP3 samples
Sergey Gusarov" Russian folk songs and balalaika music album recorded with ensemble Barynya. Album released by AS IZ Recording. Philadelphia, PA. 2004. Russian folk music, tunes, songs and dances including title song Sergey Gusarov. Runtime: 65 minutes... more information, MP3 samples
Balalaika music album "Barynya Russian folk songs" recorded with balalaika virtuoso Alex Siniavski. Runtime: 35m 09s, Cover Art: Yury Tarler. Album released by AS IZ Recording. Philadelphia, PA. 2003. There are Russian folk tunes, dances and songs including "Evening bells", "Kalinka", "Katyusha", "Moscow Nights" and "Dark Eyes"... MP3 samples, order
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Balalaika virtuoso Alex Siniavski free MP3 download.
Balalaika Russian folk music from compact disk "BARYNYA RUSSIAN FOLK SONGS" MP3 file Beryoza Russian folk song MP3 file The moon is shining Russian folk song MP3 file Andreevs Waltz music by Vasily Andreyev MP3 file Kalinka Russian folk song MP3 file Katyusha Russian Song MP3 file Murka Russian song MP3 file Nadya Russian two step dance MP3 file Ochi Chernye Gypsy romance |
Alex Siniavski credits
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One of the songs from Alex Siniavski's repertoire ("Those were the days, my friend") have been selected for Compact Disk "Compilation of Russian Classic Folklore" released by Helicon Records (www.helicon.co.il) in Israel.
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On that CD Alex Siniavski and Mikhail Smirnov are featured with such famous Russian groups and soloists as Andreyev Imperial Russian Orchestra, Boris Christoff, The Choir of the Don Cossacks, Russia, Moscow Festival Ensemble/Marcel Nicolajevich Verhoeff, Kaval Orchestra and Chorus, Nikolai Massenkoff, Osipov State Russian Folk Orchestra, Relikt Trio (Alexander Nikerov/Alexey Kondratov/Vyacheslav Moyunov), Soviet Army Chorus and Band, The Terem Quartet and Twice Red-Banner Academical Singing and Dancing Ensemble Of Russian Army.
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BALALAIKA PERFORMANCES VIDEO
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 |  MPEG videoclip |
 MPEG videoclip | "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 |
 Cry me a river. Quick Time Movie |
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
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January 27, 2006
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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 из Филадельфии
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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. | Оркестр Андреева |
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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.
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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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КОНЦЕРТНЫЕ ВИДЕОЗАПИСИ
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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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Moon is shining 4333 KB Quick Time Movie file | 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 |
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"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.
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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).
Дуэт "Русская балалайка" - Алёша Синявский, Миша Смирнов
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Ded Moroz and Snegurochka (Russian: Дед Мороз и 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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