Russian dance, song and music ensemble Barynya provided dancers and musicians for the Annual Petroushka Ball, a traditional Russian ball held annually in New York City, is the primary fundraising event for the Russian Children's Welfare Society.
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 Ball has become one of New York Society's most vibrant and anticipated annual events, attracting upwards of 700 dinner and dancing guests.
Petroushka Ball-46 took place at the Waldorf Astoria, 301 Park Avenue, New York, NY on Friday, February 11th, 2011.
Ensemble Barynya 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. Dancers Andrij Cybyk and Anna Brovkina.
Traditional Ukrainian dance Hopak. Music performed by full Barynya Balalaika Orchestra. Sergey Gurbeloshvili (saxophone), Alexandra Mogilevich (drums), Lev Zabeginsky (domra-alto), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, vocals), Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Yan Khmel (bayan), singers Alexander Menshikov and Irina Zagornova.
Performance during dinner by Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar), singer Alexander Menshikov.
Recorded by Alexander Gurman (alexandergurman's YouTube channel) on February 11, 2011 at the Waldorf Astoria during Petroushka Ball.
This is the beginning of the dance program by Barynya Balalaika Orchestra.
Song "Moscow Nights" performed by singer Alexander Menshikov.
Recorded by Alexander Gurman (alexandergurman's YouTube channel).
Petroushka Ball NYC 2011, 46th Annual Petroushka Ball, Waldorf Astoria, Grand Ball Room, New York City, NY, February 11th, 2011
Leonid Bruk with his balalaika-contrabass, Petroushka Ball NYC 2011, 46th Annual Petroushka Ball, Waldorf Astoria, Grand Ball Room, New York City, NY, February 11th, 2011
Guests are dancing with the music of Barynya Balalaika Orchestra led by Mikhail Smirnov, Petroushka Ball NYC 2011, 46th Annual Petroushka Ball, Waldorf Astoria, Grand Ball Room, New York City, NY, February 11th, 2011
Leonid Bruk, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov. Petroushka Ball NYC 2011, 46th Annual Petroushka Ball, Waldorf Astoria, Grand Ball Room, New York City, NY, February 11th, 2011, performance during dinner. Click images to see full size photos
Leonid Bruk, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov and singer Alexander Menshikov. Performance during dinner. Click images to see full size photos. Petroushka Ball NYC 2011, 46th Annual Petroushka Ball, Waldorf Astoria, Grand Ball Room, New York City, NY, February 11th, 2011
Barynya Balalaika Orchestra, Petroushka Ball NYC 2011, 46th Annual Petroushka Ball, Waldorf Astoria, Grand Ball Room, New York City, NY, February 11th, 2011
Barynya Balalaika Orchestra, Petroushka Ball NYC 2011, 46th Annual Petroushka Ball, Waldorf Astoria, Grand Ball Room, New York City, NY, February 11th, 2011
Wedding Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve - in Scottsville, Virginia - October 8, 2022
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.
