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NJ Balalaika Orchestra at the Old Tappan Manor, New Jersey on October 8th, 2021 at the ОРЮР Charity Ball (Организация Российских Юных Разведчиков)

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On Friday, October 8th, 2021 from 8pm to 11pm Barynya Balalaika Orchestra led by Mikhail Smirnov played at the St. George Pathfinders Ball - ежегодный осенний благотворительный бал организации ОРЮР - Организация Российских Юных Разведчиков at the Old Tappan Manor, 137 Orangeburgh Rd, Old Tappan, NJ 07675. Barynya cast: singer Irina Zagornova, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka, guitar, vocals), Alexandra Mogilevich (drums), Igor Balaban (keyboard, saxophone). Repertoire included Russian, Gypsy, American, Ukrainian, and an international music and songs.


 

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St. George Pathfinders Ball, Congers, New Jersey, Friday October 8th 2021, 10-08-2021, ежегодный осенний благотворительный бал организации ОРЮР, Организация Российских Юных Разведчиков, Old Tappan Manor 137 Orangeburgh Rd Old Tappan New Jersey 07675, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka, guitar, vocals), singer Irina Zagornova, Alexandra Mogilevich (drums), Igor Balaban (keyboard, saxophone)
October 8th, 2021, St. George Pathfinders Ball, Old Tappan, New Jersey


 
St. George Pathfinders Ball, Congers, New Jersey, Friday October 8th 2021, 10-08-2021, ежегодный осенний благотворительный бал организации ОРЮР, Организация Российских Юных Разведчиков, Old Tappan Manor 137 Orangeburgh Rd Old Tappan New Jersey 07675, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka, guitar, vocals), singer Irina Zagornova, Alexandra Mogilevich (drums), Igor Balaban (keyboard, saxophone)
October 8th, 2021, St. George Pathfinders Ball, Old Tappan, New Jersey

 

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Barynya live every Thursday night at the 3BR Distillery in Keyport, New Jersey

Every Thursday night from 7pm to 10pm musicians of ensemble Barynya Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals) and Elina Karokhina (balalaika) are playing live music at the 3BR Distillery in Keyport, New Jersey. Exact address of the venue: 3BR Distillery, 7 Main Street, Keyport, New Jersey 07735.

Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Russian Musicians, New Jersey, Barynya Balalaika Duo Live at 3BR Distillery in Keyport New Jersey
Barynya Balalaika Duo Mikhail Smirnov and Elina Karokhina live at 3BR Distillery in Keyport, New Jersey every Thursday

 

10-08-2022, Wedding at the Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve in Scottsville, Virginia

DJ Alisa, bilingual MC-Tamada Mikhail and eight piece live music band provided music and entertainment for mixed Russian-Jewish-American wedding reception in Scottsville, Virginia on Saturday, October 8th, 2022. For their venue newlyweds selected Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve, 5600 Moonlight Dr, Scottsville, VA 24590.

Russian-Jewish Wedding, Saturday October 8 2022, 10-08-2022, Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve 5600 Moonlight Dr Scottsville VA 24590, DJ Alisa
Russian-Jewish-American wedding in Scottsville, Virginia on Saturday, October 8th, 2022

Despacito - Russian-Jewish Live Music Wedding Balalaika Band

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Smuglyanka (singer Mikhail Smirnov)

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Dark Eyes (Mikhail Smirnov)

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October 7th, 2022, St. George Pathfinders Ball, Congers, New York

On Friday, October 7th, 2022 from 9pm to 12:30am New York Barynya Balalaika Orchestra provided music at the St. George Pathfinders Ball (ежегодный осенний благотворительный бал организации ОРЮР - Организация Российских Юных Разведчиков) at the Town and Country Caterers, 922 Route 9W, Congers, NY, 10920. Repertoire of the band included Russian, Gypsy, American, Ukrainian, and an international music and songs. Musicians: Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka, guitar, vocals), singer Vera Bergman, Alexandra Mogilevich (drums), Igor Balaban (keyboard, saxophone).

St. George Pathfinders Ball, Congers, New York, Friday October 7th 2022, 10-07-2022, ежегодный осенний благотворительный бал организации ОРЮР, Организация Российских Юных Разведчиков, Town and Country Caterers 922 Route 9W Congers NY 10920, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka, guitar, vocals), singer Vera Bergman, Alexandra Mogilevich (drums), Igor Balaban (keyboard, saxophone)
October 7th, 2022, St. George Pathfinders Ball, Congers, New York


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08-27-2022. Solo concert, Untermyer Park, Yonkers, New York.

Saturday, August 27th, 2022. Solo concert of the band in Untermyer Park in Yonkers, New York was sponsored by the Untermyer Performing Arts Council (@upac1976) - a Nonprofit organization (www.untermyerperformingarts.org) that is presenting some of the best in performing arts in beautiful Untermyer Park free for the people of Yonkers, Westchester and beyond since 1976. Cast of musicians on the day of the show included Lina Karokhina (domra), Misha Smirnov (guitar, vocals), Slava Bell (violin), Sasha Barder (keyboard, clarinet, sax). Exact address of the venue: Untermyer Park, 945 North Broadway, Yonkers NY.

NYC Klezmer Band, solo concert, Untermeyr Park, Yonkers, New York, Saturday August 27th 2022, Mikhail Smirnov (button garmoshka accordion, vocals), Elina Karokhina (domra), Sasha Barder (keyboard, clarinet, saxophone), Yaroslav Bell (violin)
Solo concert at the Untermeyr Park in Yonkers, New York on August 27, 2022

 

07-21, 2022. Bare Feet Downtown Brooklyn concert series, Plaza at 300 Ashland, Brooklyn, New York

On Thursday, July 21st, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:30pm dancers, musicians, and singers performed two hours program during "Bare Feet Downtown Brooklyn" concert series at the Plaza at 300 Ashland (right by BAM in Brooklyn). Local CBS News reporter Hannah Kliger was covering this event. Cast of performers: musician/singer Sergey Pobedinskiy, singer Ludmila Fesenko, dancer Maija Rutkovsky, dancer Olga Yeliseeva, dancer Arsentii Oskin, singer/musician Mikhail Smirnov, musician Elina Karokhina, dancer Alisa Egorova, dancer Vladimir Nikitin, dancer Sergey Tsyganok.

07-21-2022, Ukrainian Dancers USA, NYC Ukrainian dancers musicians singers, www.cossack.us, Thursday July 21st 2022, Bare Feet Downtown Brooklyn concert series, Plaza at 300 Ashland, Broklyn, New York, Sergey Pobedinskiy, Ludmila Fesenko, Maija Rutkovsky, Olga Yeliseeva, Arsentii Oskin, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Alisa Egorova, Vladimir Nikitin, Sergey Tsyganok
July 21, 2022. Bare Feet Downtown Brooklyn, Plaza at 300 Ashland, Brooklyn, New York

 

06-05, 2022. 50th Wedding Anniversary in Alexandria, Virginia

Musicians, dancers and singers provided music and entertainment for six hours long 50th Wedding Anniversary event at one of the most desired, spacious, intimate, and unforgettable Potomac-Front wedding event venue in the National Capital Area. Cast of performers included Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Alisa Egorova (dancer), Elena Belova (singer), Leonid Bruk (contrabass balalaika), Yuriy Lemeshev (accordion), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, vocals). 25 acres of gardens and woods overlooking the Potomac River. The party took place on Sunday, June 5th, 2022. Exact address of the venue: River Farm, 7931 E Boulevard Dr Alexandria Virginia 22308.

Цыганское шоу в Вирджинии, Элина Карохина, Михаил Смирнов, Елена Белова, Леонид Брук, Юрий Лемешев, 50th Wedding Anniversary, воскресенье 5-ое июня 2022-ого года, 05-05-2022, Цыганский хор Ляли Пшеничной, Sunday June 5 2022, Gypsy Band and Dancers, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Elena Belova (singer), Leonid Bruk (contrabass balalaika), Yuriy Lemeshev (accordion), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, vocals), Russian Gypsy dancer Alisa, River Farm, 7931 E Boulevard Dr Alexandria Virginia  22308
Sunday, June 5, 2022. 50th Wedding Anniversary at the Alexandria, Virginia

 

02-07-2020, 55th Petroushka Ball, The Plaza Hotel NYC, Russian Children's Welfare Society

Barynya Balalaika Orchestra led by Mikhail Smirnov provided live music entertainment for 55th Annual Petroushka Ball at the historical Plaza Hotel {768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019} on Friday, February 7th, 2020. Petroushka Ball (Russian: Бал Петрушка) is a traditional Russian ball held annually in New York City at the Plaza Hotel in the beginning of February. It is the primary fundraising event for the Russian Children's Welfare Society, organization which is dedicated to assisting disadvantaged Russian children, to improve their health, education, and social welfare. First Petroushka Ball took place in 1965 as a small Tea Dance by a group of descendants of Russian families whose intent was to raise funds to help Russian children. Since then, the Petroushka Ball has become one of New York Society's most vibrant and anticipated annual events, attracting upwards of 700 dinner and dancing guests. Cast of ensemble Barynya musicians and singers in 2020 included: Mikhail Smirnov (band leader, guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Yaroslav Bell (violin), singer Irina Zagornova, Sergey Gurbeloshvili (saxophone), Igor Lutsev (drums), and Vlad Barskiy (keyboard).

Barynya Balalaika Orchestra, Petroushka Ball, The Plaza Hotel NYC, February 7th 2020, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Leonid Bruk, Yaroslav Bell, singer Irina Zagornova, Sergey Gurbeloshvili, Igor Lutsev, Vladimir Barskiy, 02-07-2020, 55th Annual Petroushka Ball, The Plaza Hotel, NYC, Russian Children's Welfare Society, New York
02-07-2020, 55th Annual Petroushka Ball, The Plaza Hotel, NYC, Russian Children's Welfare Society, New York

 

10-02-2019, Kid's birthday party in New York City

On Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019 Leonid Bruk (contrabass balalaika), Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka), and Russian folk singer Irina Zagornova provided one hour performance for kids and adults during Kid's Birthday party in downtown New York City. The program of performance included Russian dance workshop, interactive games, Russian music and songs.

New York Russian Balalaika Trio, Leonid Bruk, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Russian folk singer Irina Zagornova, Downtown New York City, 10-02-2019, Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019
Irina Zagornova, Leonid Bruk, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov


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02-08-2019, 54th Petroushka Ball, Russian Children's Welfare Society, The Plaza Hotel New York City

Dancers of ensemble Barynya and Barynya Balalaika Orchestra provided live music and dance show during 54th Annual Petroushka Ball at the Plaza Hotel {768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019} on Friday, February 8th, 2019. Petroushka Ball (Russian: Бал Петрушка) is a traditional Russian ball held annually in New York City at the Plaza Hotel in the beginning of February. It is the primary fundraising event for the Russian Children's Welfare Society, organization which is dedicated to assisting disadvantaged Russian children, to improve their health, education, and social welfare. First Petroushka Ball took place in 1965 as a small Tea Dance by a group of descendants of Russian families whose intent was to raise funds to help Russian children. Since then, the Petroushka Ball has become one of New York Society's most vibrant and anticipated annual events, attracting upwards of 700 dinner and dancing guests. Cast of ensemble Barynya's dancers, musicians, and singers in 2019 included: Olga Chpitalnaia (dancer), Simona Zhukovski (dancer), Valentina Kvasova (dancer), Danila Sherstobitov (dancer), Vladimir Nikitin (dancer), Konstantin Tulinov (dancer), Mikhail Smirnov (band leader, guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Yaroslav Bell (violin), singer Irina Zagornova, Sergey Gurbeloshvili (saxophone), Igor Lutsev (drums), and Vlad Barskiy (keyboard).

54th Annual Petroushka Ball, The Plaza Hotel, New York City, USA, Friday, February 8th 2019, Photo Credit: Maike Schulz
54th Annual Petroushka Ball, Barynya dancers and Balalaika Orchestra, Russian Children's Welfare Society, The Plaza Hotel NYC, New York

 

11-11-2018, Private 50th Birthday party at the restaurant Mari Vanna, New York City

Birthday Party at Russian restaurant Mari Vanna (41 East 20th Street, New York, NY 10003) took place on Sunday, November 11th, 2018. Для гостей плясал медведь, без устали играли скрипка, балалайка, балалайка-контрабас, баян, гармошка, пели цыгане. Cast: Leonid Bruk (balalaika contrabass), Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), dancer Alisa Egorova, Andrei Solodenko (accordion), Sasha Tseyitlin (violin). Show included arrival of huge costume character mascot - Russian Bear - to dance and take photos with guests. Musicians played a mix of up-beat Russian and Gypsy songs. На дне рождения также выступал специально прибывший из Москвы солист популярной группы «Иванушки International» Андрей Григорьев-Аполлонов.

11-11-2018, Sunday, November 11, 2018, Gypsy Band NYC, Moscow Gypsy Army, Leonid Bruk (balalaika contrabass), Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), dancer Alisa Egorova, Andrei Solodenko (accordion), Sasha Tseyitlin (violin), Mari Vanna, New York City, 41 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003
Private 50th Birthday party at the restaurant Mari Vanna, New York City, November 11th, 2018

 

02-09-2018, Petroushka Ball, Plaza Hotel NYC, New York

Annual Petroushka Ball took place at the landmark Plaza Hotel {768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019} on Friday, February 9th, 2018. Petroushka Ball (Russian: Бал Петрушка) is a traditional Russian ball held annually in New York City at the Plaza Hotel in the beginning of February. Cast of ensemble Barynya musicians and singers included: Mikhail Smirnov (band leader, guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Yaroslav Bell (violin), singer Irina Zagornova, Sergey Gurbeloshvili (saxophone), Igor Lutsev (drums), and Vlad Barskiy (keyboard).

Irina Zagornova, Leonid Bruk, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Petroushka-2018, The Plaza NYC, Photo credit :: Maike Schultz
02-09-2018, Petroushka Ball, Russian Children's Welfare Society, Plaza Hotel NYC, New York

 

02-10-2017, 52nd Petroushka Ball, Plaza Hotel New York City

Musicians of the Barynya Balalaika Orchestra provided live music entertainment for 52nd Petroushka Ball that took place at the New York City's landmark Plaza Hotel located on the corner of 58th Street and 5th Avenue {exact address: 768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019} on Friday, February 10th, 2017.

02-10-2017, 52nd Petroushka Ball-2017, Barynya Balalaika Orchestra, Russian Children's Welfare Society, Plaza Hotel NYC, New York, Leonid Bruk, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Irina Zagornova, Igor Lutsev, Sergey Gurbeloshvili, Vlad Barskiy, Plaza Hotel NYC, New York City
Petroushka Ball-2017, Barynya Balalaika Orchestra, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Irina Zagornova, Vlad Barskiy, Leonid Bruk, Igor Lutsev, Yaroslav Bell, Sergey Gurbeloshvili, The Plaza Hotel, New York City, USA

 

11-14-2016, Opening Night Party of "Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812", Plaza Hotel NYC

On Monday, November 14th, 2016 six-piece Band played at the Plaza Hotel NYC during the Opening Night Party of "Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812" starring Josh Groban. Cast: Leonid Bruk, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Sergeiy Pobedeenski, Val Zhmood, Andreiy Solodenko.

11-14-2016, Monday November 14th 2016, Leonid Bruk, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Sergey Pobedinski, Valeriy Zhmud, Andrei Solodenko, Opening Night Party of "Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812", Plaza Hotel NYC, New York City
Monday, November 14th, 2016, Plaza Hotel NYC, Opening Night Party of "Natasha, Pierre, and The Great Comet of 1812


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02-05-2016, 51st Petroushka Ball, Plaza Hotel New York City

Barynya Balalaika Orchestra and Gypsy Band played during 51st Petroushka Ball at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on Friday, February 05, 2016. Cast: Mikhail Smirnov (band leader, guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Yaroslav Bell (violin), singer Irina Zagornova, Sergey Gurbeloshvili (saxophone), Igor Lutsev (drums), Vlad Barskiy (keyboard).

02-05-2016, 51st Petroushka Ball, Plaza Hotel New York City, Barynya Balalaika Orchestra, Russian Children's Welfare Society, Plaza Hotel NYC, New York, Leonid Bruk, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Irina Zagornova, Igor Lutsev, Sergey Gurbeloshvili, Vlad Barskiy
02-05-2016, 51st Petroushka Ball, Plaza Hotel New York City


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02-06-2015, 50th Petroushka Ball, Plaza Hotel New York City

On Friday, February 06, 2015 Mikhail Smirnov (vocals, garmoshka, guitar), Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Irina Petrik (singer), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Sasha Ratmanski (keyboard), Igor Lutsev (drums), Sergey Gurbeloshvili (sax), Yaroslav Bell (violin) played during the Petroushka Ball 2015 at The Plaza Hotel, 768 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10019.

02-06-2015, 50th Petroushka Ball, Plaza Hotel New York City, Barynya Balalaika Orchestra, Russian Children's Welfare Society, Leonid Bruk, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Irina Petrik, Igor Lutsev, Sergey Gurbeloshvili, Sasha Ratmanski
02-06-2015, 50th Petroushka Ball, Plaza Hotel New York City


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11-19-2014, National Geographic Building, Washington, D.C., Event honoring Karen Shakhnzazrov

The American-Russian Cultural Cooperation Foundation (ARCCF) and American University’s Initiative for Russian Culture (IRC) co-hosted the memorable black-tie Russian Gala event honoring Karen Shakhnzazrov (the Chairman of the Board of Mosfilm) took place at the National Geographic Building in Washington, DC on November 19, 2014. Gala Chair Susan Carmel Lehrman created a Mosfilm inspired movie set as the backdrop for the evening, which featured Russian music, dance and song ensemble Barynya (Danila Sherstobitov, Alexander Rudoy, Alex Anatska, Andrei Kisselev, Yana Volkova, Anna Zinenko, Anna Brovkina, Olga Yeliseyeva, Leonid Bruk, Elina Karokhina, Andrei Saveliev, Gennady Gutkin, Michael Seropyan, Jack Sheynin, Sasha Ratmansky, Irina Zagornova, Alexander Menshikov).

Event honoring Karen Shakhnzazrov, National Geographic Building, Washington, DC, November 19 2014, Susan Carmel Lehrman, ensemble Barynya, Barynya Balalaika Band, Danila Sherstobitov, Alexander Rudoy, Alex Anatska, Andrei Kisselev, Yana Volkova, Anna Zinenko, Anna Brovkina, Olga Yeliseyeva, Leonid Bruk, Elina Karokhina, Andrei Saveliev, Gennady Gutkin, Michael Seropyan, Jack Sheynin, Sasha Ratmansky, Irina Zagornova, Alexander Menshikov
11-19-2014, National Geographic Building, Washington, D.C., Event honoring Karen Shakhnzazrov


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02-07-2014, 49th Petroushka Ball, Plaza Hotel, NYC, New York

Russian dance, song and music ensemble Barynya provided live music entertainment for the Annual Petroushka Ball, a traditional Russian ball held annually in New York City. Petroushka Ball-2014 took place at The Plaza, 768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019 on Friday, February 7th, 2014. Ensemble Barynya cast included: Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Sergey Riabtsev (violin), singer Alexander Menshikov, Sergey Gurbeloshvili (saxophone), Igor Lutsev (drums), Vlad Barskiy (keyboard). Dancers Valentina Kvasova and Olga Chpitalnaia.

Leonid Bruk, Elina Karokhina, Sergei Riabtsev, Photo credit :: Maike Schultz, Annual Petroushka Ball 2014, The Plaza, New York City
Leonid Bruk, Elina Karokhina, Igor Lutsev, Vlad Barskiy, Sergei Riabtsev, Petroushka-2014, The Plaza NYC, Photo credit :: Maike Schultz


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02-08-2013, 48th Petroushka Ball, event of Russian Children's Welfare Society, Plaza Hotel, NYC

Petroushka Ball-2013 took place at The Plaza Hotel, 768 5th Ave, New York, NY 10019 on Friday, February 8, 2013. Cast included: Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Lev Zabeginsky (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), singer Alexander Menshikov, Sergey Gurbeloshvili (saxophone), Igor Lutsev (drums), Vlad Barskiy (keyboard), Andrei Kisselev (dancer), Yana Volkova (dancer).

02-08-2013, 48th Petroushka Ball, event of Russian Children's Welfare Society, Plaza Hotel, NYC, Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Lev Zabeginsky (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), singer Alexander Menshikov, Sergey Gurbeloshvili (saxophone), Igor Lutsev (drums), Vlad Barskiy (keyboard), Andrei Kisselev (dancer), Yana Volkova (dancer)
02-08-2013, 48th Petroushka Ball, event of Russian Children's Welfare Society, Plaza Hotel, NYC


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02-10-2012, 47th Petroushka Ball at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City

Musicians of Barynya Balalaika Orchestra and dancers of ensemble Barynya provided live song, dance, and music entertainment for 47th Petroushka Ball that was taking place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel located on the corner of 53th Street and Park Avenue in New York City {exact address: 301 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022} on Friday, Friday, February 10, 2012. Cast of ensemble Barynya dancers, musicians and singers included: dancer Boulat Moukhametov, dancer Valentina Kvasova, Mikhail Smirnov (band leader, guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Sergey Gurbeloshvili (saxophone), Yuriy (drums), Fima (trumpet), singer Alexander Menshikov, singer Irina Zagornova, Gennady Gutkin (bayan).

02-10-2012, 47th Petroushka Ball, Russian Children's Welfare Society event at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, dancer Boulat Moukhametov, dancer Valentina Kvasova, Mikhail Smirnov (band leader, guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Sergey Gurbeloshvili (saxophone), Yuriy (drums), Fima (trumpet), singer Alexander Menshikov, singer Irina Zagornova, Gennady Gutkin (bayan)
02-10-2012, 47th Petroushka Ball, Russian Children's Welfare Society event at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City


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02-11-2011, 46th Petroushka Ball at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City

46th Petroushka Ball took place at the Waldorf Astoria, 301 Park Avenue, New York, NY on Friday, February 11th, 2011. Cast included: Sergey Gurbeloshvili (saxophone), Alexandra Mogilevich (drums), Lev Zabeginsky (domra-alto), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, vocals), Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Yan Khmel (bayan), singer Alexander Menshikov, dancer Andrij Cybyk, dancer Anna Brovkina.

02-11-2011, 46th Petroushka Ball, Russian Children's Welfare Society event, Waldorf Astoria, Manhattan, New York, Sergey Gurbeloshvili (saxophone), Alexandra Mogilevich (drums), Lev Zabeginsky (domra-alto), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, vocals), Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Yan Khmel (bayan), singer Alexander Menshikov, dancer Andrij Cybyk, dancer Anna Brovkina
Petroushka Ball-2011, Russian Children's Welfare Society Ball, Waldorf Astoria, Manhattan, New York


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November 21st, 2010, Wedding at the Waldorf Astoria, New York City

Photos from performance during the lavish wedding of the New York’s first Russian-American princess, the Russian-American Paris Hilton. Anna Anisimova and Peter Schafer got married at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel. It was such a beautiful wedding — the cocktail hour was lavish, the caviar was never-ending, the ballroom was re-carpeted in white with the most unreal flowers — it looked like a fantasy world! Cast of performers: Sergei Pobedinski, Valery Zhmud, Alexandre Tseytlin, Alexey Efimenko, Victor Danilochkin, Alexander Rudoy, Alexey Maltsev, Mikhail Nesterenko, Anna Brovkina, Natia Rtveliashvili Mangan, and Olga Chpitalnaia.


November 21st, 2010, Wedding at the Waldorf Astoria, New York City

 

April 9, 2010, Toronto, Canada

Friday, April 9th, 2010, Old Mill Inn, 21 Old Mill Road, Toronto, Ontario, M8X 1G5 CANADA, Winter Palace Ball and the Gala Charity Fundraiser benefitting Ruskoka, a summer camp for underprivileged children. Musicians: Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (contrabass balalaika), Yan Khmel (bayan), Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka, guitar, vocals), Valery Abramov (tenor-saxophone), Oleg Sorin (trumpet).

Barynya at the Winter Palace Ball, Toronto, Canada
Winter Palace Ball, Toronto, Canada. Click to see all photos

 

July 2009, Festival International des Rythmes du Monde, Chicoutimi (Quebec), Canada

Over 10 thousand people attended Barynya performance during Festival in Chicoutimi. Performers: Leonid Bruk, Mikhail Smirnov, Alexander Menshikov, Yan Khmel, Lev Zabeginsky, Valentina Kvasova, Ilia Pankratov.

Barynya at the Festival International des Rythmes du Monde, Chicoutimi (Quebec), Canada July 2009
"Festival International des Rythmes du Monde" - Chicoutimi (Quebec), Canada

 

10-04-2009, Concert at Van Nostrand Theatre in Brentwood, New York

Ensemble Barynya presented a program of Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Gypsy, Jewish traditional dancing, music and songs at Van Nostrand Theatre in Brentwood, New York (USA) on Sunday, October 4th, 2009. Video recording - Alexander Feygin, video editing - Leonid Bruk. Artistic Director/Founder Mikhail Smirnov. Cast: Mikhail Smirnov (vocals, garmoshka), Alexander Menshikov (vocals), Lev Zabeginsky (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Roman Ivanoff (percussions), Serge Rogozin (balalaika), Yan Khmel (bayan), Irina Zagornova (vocals), Kagarov sisters (vocals), Dancers: Alexey Maltsev, Danila Sherstobitov, Aliaksandr Anatska, Alexander Rudoy, Valentina Kvasova, Olga Chpitalnaia, Ksenya Hentisz, Olga Yeliseyeva.

Barynya concert on Sunday, October 4th, 2009 at  Suffolk County Community College, Van Nostrand Theatre, Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, New York
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April 2009, Great Falls Performing Arts Center, Paterson, New Jersey

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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02-13-2009, 44th Petroushka Ball, Waldorf Astoria, New York

44th Annual Petroushka Ball took place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City on Friday, February 13th, 2009. Cast of musicians and singers: Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Alex Siniavski (balalaika), Lev Zabeginsky (domra), Alexandre Tseytlin (violin), Yan Khmel (bayan), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Alexander Menshikov (singer) and Lyudmila Fesenko.

Barynya Balalaika Orchestra, Petroushka Ball 2009, New York City
Barynya balalaika orchestra at the Petroushka Ball 2009 New York City


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09-18-2008, Liberty Medal Award Ceremony for former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia

2008 Liberty Medal Award Ceremony for the former Soviet leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Mikhail Gorbachev at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on September 18th, 2008. Cast: Mikhail Smirnov (artistic director, garmoshka, guitar, vocals), Alex Siniavski (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Lev Zabeginsky (balalaika), Yan Khmel (bayan accordion), Alexander Menshikov (singer), Irina Zagornova (singer), Diana Bruk (singer), Alexey Maltsev (dancer), Anna Brovkina (dancer), Andrei Kisselev (dancer), Olga Chpitalnaia (dancer), Natalia Ejova (dancer), Valentina Kvasova (dancer), Vitaly Verterich (dancer) and Ilia Pankratov (dancer).

Ensemble Barynya, National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2008 Liberty Medal Award Ceremony, Thursday September 18th 2008, National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street Independence Mall Philadelphia PA 19106, Mikhail Smirnov (artistic director, garmoshka, guitar, vocals), Alex Siniavski (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Lev Zabeginsky (balalaika), Yan Khmel (bayan accordion), Alexander Menshikov (singer), Irina Zagornova (singer), Diana Bruk (singer), Alexey Maltsev (dancer), Anna Brovkina (dancer), Andrei Kisselev (dancer), Olga Chpitalnaia (dancer), Natalia Ejova (dancer), Valentina Kvasova (dancer), Vitaly Verterich (dancer) and Ilia Pankratov (dancer)
09-18-2008, 2008 Liberty Medal Award Ceremony Mikhail Gorbachev National Constitution Center in Philadelphia

 

02-08-2008, 43th Petroushka Ball, Waldorf Astoria, New York City

43rd Annual Petroushka Ball took place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City on Friday, February 8, 2008. Barynya Balalaika Orchestra performed from 9:30pm until 2:30am. Dancers performed "Kalinka" and "Hopak" at 9:30pm. Cast of musicians and singers included: Victor Danilochkin (bayan), Alexander Menshikov (singer), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Alex Siniavski (balalaika), Lev Zabeginsky (balalaika, domra), Sergei Riabtsev (violin), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals).

02-08-2008, 43th Petroushka Ball, Russian Children's Welfare Society event, Waldorf Astoria, Manhattan, New York
02-08-2008, 43th Petroushka Ball, Russian Children's Welfare Society event, Waldorf Astoria NYC

 

01-26-2008, THE KAYE Playhouse Theater at Hunter College, New York City

Concert of legendary Russian Gypsy singer Zhenya Shevchenko took place in New York City on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at THE KAYE Playhouse Theater at Hunter College. Photo by Dalia Bagdonaite, video by Alexander Feygin.

01-26-2008, THE KAYE Playhouse Theater at Hunter College, New York City, Photo : Dalia Bagdonaite
01-26-2008, THE KAYE Playhouse Theater at Hunter College, New York City


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02-09-2007, 42nd Petroushka Ball, Waldorf Astoria Manhattan, New York City

42nd Annual Petroushka Ball took place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City on Friday, February 9th, 2007. Barynya Balalaika Orchestra performed from 10:30pm until 2:30am in the morning. Cast of musicians and singers included: Vadim Kolpakov (7 string guitar), Ruslan Khain (contrabass), Alex Siniavski (balalaika), Svetlana Nikonova, (domra), Vladimir Zakharevich (bayan), Sergei Riabtsev (violin), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Alexander Menshikov (singer).

02-09-2007, 42nd Petroushka Ball, Russian Children's Welfare Society event, Waldorf Astoria, Manhattan, New York
02-09-2007, 42nd Petroushka Ball, Russian Children's Welfare Society event, Waldorf Astoria


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02-10-2006, 41st Petroushka Ball, Waldorf Astoria, New York City

41st Annual Petroushka Ball took place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City on Friday, February 10th, 2006. Cast of musicians and singers included: Gary Nova (singer), Alexander Menshikov (singer), Irina Zagornova (singer), Svetlana Mikhol (singer), Valentina Kvasova (singer, dancer), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Ruslan Khain (k-bass), Alex Siniavski (balalaika), Lev Zabeginsky (balalaika, domra), Gennady Gutkin (bayan), Alexandre Trsytlin (violin), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals).

02-10-2006, 41st Petroushka Ball, Russian Children's Welfare Society event, Waldorf Astoria, Manhattan, New York
02-10-2006, 41st Petroushka Ball, Russian Children's Welfare Society event, Waldorf Astoria, New York City
02-10-2006, 41st Petroushka Ball, Russian Children's Welfare Society event, Waldorf Astoria, Manhattan, New York
02-10-2006, 41st Petroushka Ball, Russian Children's Welfare Society event, Waldorf Astoria, New York City
 

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