Washington State, Russian musicians, dancers, singers, balalaika, garmoshka, concert at Cascade Park Community Library, Vancouver, WA
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On Thursday, December 5th, 2019 two musicians of Barynya ensemble Elina Karokhina (balalaika virtuoso), and Mikhail Smirnov (vocal, guitar, garmoshka) performed one hour concert at the Community Room of Cascade Park Community Library, 600 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684. The Duo presented a program called "FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE - SONG, MUSIC, AND DANCES OF OLD RUSSIA". Performance included Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Russian Jewish, and Russian Roma Gypsy songs, music, and dances. All instrumental numbers were performed on the traditional Russian instruments balalaika and garmoshka.
Music selections included Sabre Dance from "Gayane" by Aram Khachaturian, Csardas by Vittorio Monti, "Moscow Nights", "Kalinka", "Long Road", "Two Guitars", "Meadowlands", Andreev's Waltz "Daydreams", Russian folk dance "Kamarinskaya", "Somewhere My Love" from "Dr. Zhivago" movie, "The Moon Is Shining Brightly", "The Peddlers", "Yablocko", "Ural Mountains Dance", "Angry Husband", "Dark Eyes", "Gypsy Roma Medley", Shostakovich's Waltz #2, "Valenki" (Felt Boots), and other selections.
After the show Mikhail and Elina took some photos with kids and adults who attended the program.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: msmirnov@yahoo.com / Phone/Text (201) 981-2497.
PHOTOS
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About Elina Karokhina:
Balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina is number 1 balalaika player in the United States. She was born in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Russia and began her formal training at the Mussorgsky Music College of St. Petersburg and continued her training at N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov Saint Petersburg State Conservatory, earning a degree as an Orchestra Soloist. She continued her training at the Conservatory, which included a brief residency in Germany. After, she returned to her native St. Petersburg and completed her education, earning a Doctor of Musical Art degree in the Balalaika. Following her graduation, she began working as a musician, both as a teacher and as a performer, teaching balalaika. Elina Karokhina served in the Russian Army in the Military Ensemble in the Northwest Order of Red Stars. As a balalaika soloist Elina has toured all over the world. When she moved to the United States in 2009 she was hired as a musicial director and soloist with the biggest professional Russian music, song and dance ensemble Barynya. In January 2015 Elina Karokhina was selected to perform the balalaika part with Mariinsky Theatre directed by famous Russian conductor Valery Gergiev in Rodion Shchedrin's opera The Enchanted Wanderer at the Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York. In May 2016 she was hired to play six concerts at the Carnegie Hall in New York City as a part of "The Orchestra Rocks" production. In September 2016 he appeared at the Carnegie Hall again as a part of Moscow Gypsy Army representing rich musical culture of Eastern Europian Roma people. In January 2017 Elina was hired to play Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's "The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh" Suite at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. with the National Symphony Orchestra. All four performances were under direction of world-famous conductor Sir Mark Elder. In 2018 Elina was invited to perform as a Honored Guest Artist at the Balalaika and Domra Association of America 40th Jubilee Convention in Philadelphia. In October 2019 Elina was invited to perform during Emirates-Russian Week at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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About Mikhail Smirnov:
Mikhail Smirnov was born in Moscow, Russia. Mikhail is an artistic director and founder of ensemble Barynya, author of many articles about traditional Russian dance, music and instruments in English and Russian. Mikhail received his Master's degree from the Moscow State University of Culture and Arts. As a child, he was a member of the famous "Moscow Boys Chorus" - one of the most prestigious all-male choirs in Russia. Before coming to the United States in 1991, Mikhail was a soloist in a several Russian folk dance and music groups including the Moscow State Center for Russian song, "Russkaya Pesnya", under the direction of Nadezhda Babkina. In January 2009 Mikhail Smirnov and dancers of ensemble Barynya were featured on national TV, NBC's "SUPERSTARS OF DANCE" - breathtaking international dance competition led by executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Simon Fuller (American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance). This prestigious dance competition hosted by Michael Flatley ("Lord of the Dance") and Susie Castillo, a former Miss USA. Mikhail Smirnov was one of eight judges to decide which country will win. The show premiered on NBC network. Ensemble Barynya is a world renowned group that enjoys exalting stature as the premier Russian folk ensemble outside of Russia. Under direction of Mr. Smirnov ensemble Barynya has become the most requested Russian dance, song and music show outside of Mother Russia.
Puyallup Public Library, Puyallup, WA, Saturday, December 7th, 2019
On Saturday, December 7th, 2019 at 10:30am Elina Karokhina (balalaika virtuoso, dancer), and Mikhail Smirnov (vocal, guitar, garmoshka, costumed characters) performed one hour concert at the Puyallup Public Library, 324 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371. The Duo presented a program called "FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE - SONG, MUSIC, AND DANCES OF OLD RUSSIA". Performance included Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Russian Jewish, and Russian Roma Gypsy songs, music, and dances. All instrumental numbers were performed on the traditional Russian instruments balalaika and garmoshka. Music selections included Russian folk song and dance "The Snowstorm" (ÌÅÒÅËÈÖÀ), "Kalinka" (ÊÀËÈÍÊÀ), "Long Road" (ÄÎÐÎÃÎÉ ÄËÈÍÍÎÞ), "Two Guitars", "Meadowlands", Andreev's Waltz "Daydreams", Russian folk song and dance "Kamarinskaya" (ÊÀÌÀÐÈÍÑÊÀß), "Somewhere My Love" from "Dr. Zhivago" movie (ÄÎÊÒÎÐ ÆÈÂÀÃÎ), "The Moon Is Shining Brightly" (ÑÂÅÒÈÒ ÌÅÑßÖ), "The Peddlers" (ÊÎÐÎÁÅÉÍÈÊÈ), "Yablocko", "Ural Mountains Dance", "Angry Husband", Russian Jewish Wedding Dance (ÅÂÐÅÉÑÊÈÉ ÒÀÍÅÖ), "Dark Eyes" (Î×È ×¨ÐÍÛÅ), "Gypsy Roma Medley", Shostakovich's Waltz #2, "Valenki" (Felt Boots), Ukrainian folk song and dance "You Tricked Me" (ÏÈÄÌÀÍÓËÀ), Russian Tongue Twister song «Ø¸ë ÿ ÿðîì, ø¸ë ÿ íèçîì», "Sabre Dance" from "Gayane" by Aram Khachaturian (ÕÀ×ÀÒÓÐßÍ), "Csardas" by Vittorio Monti (×ÀÐÄÀØ), ÂÀËÜÑ ÄÞÐÀÍ, ÓÐÎÊ ÒÀÍÖÀ, ÎÉ, ÌÎÐÎÇ, ÌÎÐÎÇ (ÍÀ ÇÄÎÐÎÂÜÅ), and other selections.
all photos from Puyallup Public Library, Puyallup, WA, Saturday, December 7th, 2019
Russian DJ, MC, Tamada, corporate event in Washington, Seattle
Russian DJ, MC-Tamada Mikhail and DJ Elina provided music and entertainment for mixed Russian-American corporate event on Friday, December 6th 2019 at the Willows Lodge, 14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072. Program of entertainment included lottery raffle and toasts. The music selections included Russian and American dance hits from 80-th, 90-th, 2000 and current.
Russian-American corporate event, Willows Lodge, Woodinville, Washington
04-10-2012, Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham, WashingtonTwo performance of ensemble Barynya (10am and 12:15pm) on Tuesday, April 10th 2012 at the Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham, Washington. 5 performers: V.Kvasova, A.Zinenko, B.Moukhametov, E.Karokhina, M.Smirnov.
04-10-2012, Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham, Washington
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: msmirnov@yahoo.com / Phone/Text (201) 981-2497.
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Elina Karokhina and Mikhail Smirnov provided music and dance performances in many places including
Bloomingdale, Canada,
United Arab Emirates,
Hong Kong,
Chihuahua, Mexico,
Birmingham, UK,
Sydney, Australia,
Toronto, Canada,
Anchorage, Alaska,
Chino Valley, Arizona,
Dateland, AZ,
Mayer, AZ,
Oracle, AZ,
Peoria, AZ,
Phoenix, AZ,
Phoenix, Arizona, 2017,
Alameda, California,
Altadena, CA,
Ñamarillo, CA,
Chatsworth, CA,
Coalinga, CA,
Corcoran, CA,
Crescent City, CA,
El Monte, CA,
Rio Vista Elementary School - 2019,
Farmersville, CA,
Fresno, CA,
Georgetown, CA,
Hanford, CA,
Happy Camp, CA,
Hayward, CA,
Hidden Valley Lake, CA,
Hillsborough, CA,
Kenwood, CA,
Lincoln, CA,
Lomarica, CA,
Los Gatos Meadows, Los Gatos, CA,
Mira Costa High School Auditorium, Manhattan Beach, CA,
Mendota, CA,
Oceanside, CA,
Oxnard, CA,
Pasadena, CA,
Roseville, CA,
Sacramento, CA,
San Jose, CA,
San Leandro, CA,
Santa Ana, CA,
Santa Rosa, CA,
Seiad Valley, CA,
Spring Valley, CA,
Sun Valley, CA,
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Temecula, CA,
Thousand Oaks, CA,
Tracy, CA,
Turlock, CA,
Ukiah, CA,
Walnut Creek, CA,
West Hills, CA,
Windsor, CA,
Yuba City, CA,
Brighton, Colorado,
Denver, CO,
Lone Tree Arts Center, Lone Tree, CO,
Colchester, CT,
Darien, CT,
Eastford, CT,
Enfield, CT,
Greenwich, CT,
Greenwich, CT 2015,
Middletown, CT,
Norwich, CT,
Stamford, CT,
Stratford, CT,
Taftville, CT,
Wolcott, CT,
Woodstock, CT,
Washington, DC,
Rockwood Park Carriage House, Wilmington, Delaware,
Cape Coral, Florida,
Cape Coral Lee County, FL,
Clearwater, FL (November 2015),
Stetson University, DeLand, FL,
Delray Beach, FL,
Estero, FL,
Fort Myers, FL,
Lauderhill, FL,
Lehigh Acres, FL,
Miami, FL (Dec 2015),
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Orlando, FL,
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Plantation, FL,
Sarasota, FL,
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Boston, MA 2015,
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Fairbury, NE,
Omaha, NE,
Center Sandwich, NH,
Wolfeboro, NH,
New York Russian Music Program at the Springpoint at Denville (The Oaks at Denville) - Senior Living Community in Denville, New Jersey,
Thanksgiving party in Somerset County, Far Hills, NJ,
Fort Lee Public Library,
Russian DJ Russian-Jewish-American Birthday party in Fort Lee, NJ,
Freehold Boroughs Public School,
International Europe Day at the Willow School, Gladstone, NJ,
Russian wedding at the Stony Hill Inn, Hackensack, NJ,
Highland Park High School, Highland Park, NJ,
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Howell, NJ,
Ukrainian Birthday party at the Zabava Restaurant in Independence Township,
Russian-Ukrainian-Italian wedding at The Alan Catering & Events, Lodi, NJ,
Mahwah Library-2017, Mahwah, NJ,
Mahwah Public Library-2019, Mahwah, NJ,
Ukrainian-Russian wedding, South Gate Manor in Manalapan, NJ,
Herb Zuckerberg Yiddish Club in Monroe Township, New Jersey,
Morristown Community Theatre, Morristown, NJ, 2006,
FIRST NIGHT New Years show in Morristown, NJ, 2012,
Russian-American-Jewish wedding at the Tides Estate, North Haledon, NJ,
Ridgewood Public Library, Ridgewood, NJ,
Fox Hills Adult Community, Rockaway, NJ,
Place Lake Ridge Adult Community, Shalom Club, Toms River, NJ,
Russian - American wedding at the Mansion on Main Street in Voorhees, NJ,
50th Birthday party, Chart House Restaurant, Weehawken, NJ,
Farmington, NM,
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Lovington, NM,
Milan, NM,
Henderson, NV,
Wedding Las Vegas, NV,
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Albany, NY,
Albion, NY,
Amitvylle, NY,
Steinway Street Festival, Astoria, Queens,
Avon, NY,
Ded Moroz and Snegurochka in Brooklyn, NY,
Russian Music Trio at the Deity Events & Weddings, downtown Brooklyn,
School assembly and workshop at Public School 241K in Brooklyn, New York,
Buffalo, NY,
Faith Food and Fellowship Festival at the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, East Meadow, Long Island,
Freeport, NY,
Geneseo, NY,
Holbrook, NY,
Balalaika Duo at the Anyway Cafe in New York City,
Wedding reception at 26 Bridge, downtown Brooklyn,
Russian Orthodox Church Abroad NYC Dinner Cruise party,
New York Encounter Festival,
Jeffersonville, NY,
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY,
Petroushka Ball-2006,
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Staten Island Children’s Museum-2019,
Somers, NY,
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Petroushka Ball 2012 at the Waldorf Astoria, New York City,
Watertown, NY,
Balalaika Trio in West Point, NY,
Westhampton Beach, NY,
Russian Themed Birthday party at the Noble Nest in White Lake, New York,
Yonkers, NY,
Akron, OH (July 2015),
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Warren, OH,
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Adams County Heritage Festival in Pennsylvania,
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Doylestown, PA,
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Erie, PA (Troika Fest),
Gettysburg, PA,
Houtzdale, PA,
BDAA-2018, King Of Prussia, PA,
Lake Como, PA,
Lansdale, PA,
Millerstown, PA,
St. Marys, PA,
Russian Themed Birthday Party, Balalaika Duo, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
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Cayey, PR,
San Juan, PR,
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Radford, VA,
Spotsylvania, VA,
04-10-2012, Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham, Washington,
Crestwood Elementary School, Bonney Lake, Washington,
Chloe Clark Elementary School, Dupont, WA,
Monroe Elementary School, Everett, WA,
Garfield Elementary School, Olympia, WA,
North Omak Elementary School, Omak, WA,
Puyallup Public Library, Puyallup, WA,
Corporate event in Seattle, WA,
Pathfinder School, Seattle, WA,
Emerson Elementary School, Snohomish, WA,
Cascade Park Community Library, Vancouver, WA,
Wilkeson Elementary School, Wilkeson, WA,
Dodgeville, WI,
Kenosha, WI,
Livingston, WI,
Morgantown, WV,
Sand Fork, WV.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: msmirnov@yahoo.com / Phone/Text (201) 981-2497.
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