Balalaika, Garmoshka, Russian dances, music, songs - ensemble Barynya in Washington, D.C.Ensemble Barynya home | news | photos | dancing videos | music videos | costumes | schedule of performances | pressCONTACT INFORMATIONFor the price quote email msmirnov@yahoo.com or call (201) 981-2497.
CONTACT INFORMATIONFor the price quote email msmirnov@yahoo.com or call (201) 981-2497.Barynya Teacher's Study GuideBarynya_Teacher's_Study_Guide.pdfBarynya_Teacher's_Study_Guide.doc Concert at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington D.CCONTACT INFORMATIONFor the price quote email msmirnov@yahoo.com or call (201) 981-2497.PHOTOS TAKEN FROM MIKHAIL SMIRNOV'S BLACKBERRY PHONEClick to see full size photo STORY WRITTEN BY MIKHAIL SMIRNOV AFTER THE CONCERTПроцедура проверки документов заняла каких-нибудь 90 минут. Офицерам охраны не понравился наспех сделанный на брайтоне белорусский паспорт танцора Саши Анацка. Интеллигентную служебную овчарку стошнило после того как она обнюхала... read more ENSEMBLE BARYNYA POSTERclick to see Barynya posters and art work ENSEMBLE BARYNYA INFORMATION
The Russian music, dance and song ensemble Barynya (Russian Барыня), established in the year 1991 in New York City, is a world renowned group that enjoys exalting stature as the premier Russian folk ensemble outside of Russia. Barynya presents Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Jewish and Russian Gypsy traditional dancing, music, songs, and virtuoso performances on instruments including the balalaika, garmoshka (Russian folk button accordion), balalaika contrabass, bayan accordion, Gypsy guitar, violin, and the domra.
Barynya has been invited to perform at some of the most prestigious cultural venues in the United States, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, the Smithsonian Institute of America in Washington D.C., the United Nations in New York, and the Russian Embassy in Washington D.C.
Barynya is globally recognized and boasts an impressive client roster of dignitaries, politicians, celebrities and organizations from around the world. The group performed at the black-tie Gala after the Liberty Medal was presented to former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev by President George H.W. Bush in 2008. The prestigious event was attended by over one thousand dignified guests including the likes of Tom Brokaw, Dikembe Mutumbo and Van Cliburn. Barynya also performs annually at the Russian Nobility Ball for the Russian Nobility Association in New York. Members of the ensemble have been invited to perform at many film premier and celebrity parties, including the official post-Grammy Award parties in New York and for private events hosted by Barbara Walters, Elton John, the Rolling Stones, and Tommy Hilfiger. Most recently, Mikhail Smirnov, the founder and Artistic Director of Barynya, was invited as one of the eight judges on NBC’s hit dance show, "Superstars of Dance". Each judge is an expert in a different nation’s traditional style of dance and the NBC producers decided that Mr. Smirnov, as founder of the premier Russian folk ensemble outside of Russia, is the authority on traditional Russian dance. CONTACT INFORMATIONFor the price quote email msmirnov@yahoo.com or call (201) 981-2497."Superstars of Dance" global dance competition, NBC networkBarynya dancers pictured on TV GUIDE website during SUPERSTARS OF DANCE international competition led by famous producers Nigel Lythgoe and Simon Fuller (American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance). Barynya performed acrobatic Cosssack dance routine in this competition hosted by Michael Flatley ("Lord of the Dance") and Susie Castillo, a former Miss USA. Artistic Director of Barynya was one of eight judges to decide which country will take home the coveted Trophy. Of course, Mikhail was not able to vote for Russian Team or Barynya dancers. The show premiered on NBC network on January 4th and aired through January 26th, 2009. view pictures and video Palace Theatre, Stamford, Connecticutwatch this video on YouTube.com Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, Morristown, New Jerseywatch this video on YouTube.com Ensemble Barynya photosView ensemble Barynya photo gallery view all pictures
MEMBERS: Only the best Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian dancers and musicians can become a member of the ensemble. Top folk dancers, traditional virtuoso musicians and top singers of the ensemble Barynya use to perform with world re-known companies: Moiseev Dance Company, Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company, Don Cossacks of Rostov Don, Andreev State Symphonic Balalaika Orchestra, Moscow State Folk Center "Russian Song", Ensemble of Black Sea Navy Dancers, Riverdance, "Beryozka" and others.
RECOMMENDATIONS: "...Beautiful performance helped make the Global Festival such a memorable evening... I could not be more impressed. I was up and out of my seat, dancing alone with them for just about every dance..." more recomendations CLIENTS: Top cultural venues of the United States, US corporations, Russian Nobility, American educational organizations, best event and party planners, Russian tycoons and oligarchs choose Brooklyn based ensemble "Barynya", when they need top quality Russian entertainment - dancers, virtuoso musicians, singers and performers. Mikhail Gorbachev's Liberty Medal Award Gala at the National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA
Ensemble Barynya performed during Diner Gala after the Liberty Medal 2008 was presented to former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev by President George H.W. Bush. Official ceremony took place on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. letter of recommendation.
November 20 and 21, 2021. Balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina performances with the Washington Balalaika OrchestraElina Karokhina with the Washington Balalaika Orchestra, November 2021 (poster)
March 4th, 2015. School assembly show at the Washington Hebrew Congregation, Washington, D.C.watch this video on youtube.com website November 19, 2014. Event honoring Karen Shakhnzazrov, National Geographic Building, Washington, D.C.Karen Shakhnzarov acceps the award Elina Karokhina, Karen Shakhnzarov, Mikhail Smirnov August 25th, 2012. Russian-American wedding at the Park Hyatt Washington, Washington D.C.March 2012. Several school assembly concerts in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Baltimore areawatch this video on youtube.com website March 8, 2003. Baird Auditorium, National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.Barynya live every Thursday night at the 3BR Distillery in Keyport, New JerseyBarynya Balalaika Duo Mikhail Smirnov and Elina Karokhina live at 3BR Distillery in Keyport, New Jersey every Thursday CONTACT INFORMATIONFor the price quote email msmirnov@yahoo.com or call (201) 981-2497.Related linksChihuahua, Mexico, Hong Kong, China, Birmingham, UK, Sydney, Australia, Toronto, Canada, Los Angeles, CA, Zionsville, IN, Erie, PA, Lancaster, PA, Eudora, KS, Overland Park, KS, Jetmore, Kansas, Madisonville, KY, Miami, Florida, Washington DC 2010, Washington DC 2012, Lexington, MA, Boston, MA 2012, Boston, MA, Boston, Massachusetts, Russian Consulate, NYC, Selden, NY, Shrub Oak, NY, Howell, NJ, Highland Park, NJ, Morristown, NJ 2006, Morristown, New Jersey 2012, Minneapolis, MN, Cloquet, MN, Hope Mills, NC, Mocksville, NC, High Point, NC, San Antonio, Texas 2010, Texas, 2011, San Antonio, TX, 2013, Maui, Hawaii, Nett Lake, MN, Madison, WI, Madison, Wisconsin, Akron, Ohio, Lakeside, OH, St. Petersburg, Russia, Quebec, Canada, St.Petersburg, Florida, Pigeon Forge, TN, Stamford, CT, Los Angeles, CA, Los Angeles, California, Colchester, CT, Chicago, IL, NY Encounter NYC, Yonkers, NY, Albany, NY, Ridgewood, NJ, Salem, Massachusetts CONTACT INFORMATIONFor the price quote email msmirnov@yahoo.com or call (201) 981-2497.
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