Slavic Dreams, an ensemble of the WBS
Slavic Dreams is an ensemble of the Washington Balalaika Society, the largest Russian folk orchestra in the United States. The ensemble wears traditional folk costumes and performs on authentic folk instruments bringing the music of Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Russia, and beyond, to the broader community.
A typical music program includes a sampling of different styles of music, including some pieces that were especially composed for these folk instruments. There are happy songs and sad songs, songs to dance to and songs to listen to – music that reflects the history and diversity of their people.
The ensemble consists of balalaikas, domras, a keyboard, and a vocalist. The domra is a round-backed instrument similar to an Italian mandolin. The balalaika is a triangular shaped instrument that was originally a peasant instrument derived from the domra. The balalaika was perfected in the 1890’s and became the professional level instrument of today.
Read more about the Slavic Dreams Ensemble and the Washington Balalaika Society at www.balalaika.org and on Facebook.
To arrange a concert, contact
[Slavic Dreams was previously known as the Russkie Musikanti.]
Slavic Dreams is an ensemble of the Washington Balalaika Society, the largest Russian folk orchestra in the United States. The ensemble wears traditional folk costumes and performs on authentic folk instruments bringing the music of Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Russia, and beyond, to the broader community.
A typical music program includes a sampling of different styles of music, including some pieces that were especially composed for these folk instruments. There are happy songs and sad songs, songs to dance to and songs to listen to – music that reflects the history and diversity of their people.
The ensemble consists of balalaikas, domras, a keyboard, and a vocalist. The domra is a round-backed instrument similar to an Italian mandolin. The balalaika is a triangular shaped instrument that was originally a peasant instrument derived from the domra. The balalaika was perfected in the 1890’s and became the professional level instrument of today.
Read more about the Slavic Dreams Ensemble and the Washington Balalaika Society at www.balalaika.org and on Facebook.
To arrange a concert, contact
crstroup@gmail.com
[Slavic Dreams was previously known as the Russkie Musikanti.]
