Sydney Balalaika Orchestra
The Sydney Balalaika Orchestra was founded more than 30
years ago by Volodya Savistsky . It is dedicated to the folk
music of Russia - played on authentic folk instruments - and
has a large repertoire of light-classical and traditional
folk music. The orchestra is a microcosm of the multicultural
fabric of Australian society with performers from a diverse
range of ethnic origins: Armenian, Serbian, Croatian, Dutch,
Scottish as well as Russian and Australian. The performers
share their love for the beauty of the true Russian music,
where the mellow, melancholic themes are juxtaposed by the
lively, energetic melodies. Under the direction of Victor Serghie, the Sydney Balalaika
Orchestra has long been renowned amongst the concert going
public for its polished performances and sparkling presentations.
The orchestra has performed extensively throughout New South
Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and Victoria, performing
in venues such as the Sydney Opera House, NSW Art Gallery,
Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and various Folk Festivals.
In 2005 the orchestra toured Far East Russia and Harbin (China) after being invited to perform there by the Russian and Chinese governments.
The orchestra again toured Far East Russia in July 2007.
Plans are currently under way for a tour of Eastern Russia in July 2009
CD SALES
'Dawn of Russia', released June 2007, 'Mail Troika' and 'Old Linden Tree' are available on line by sending an email
to info@balalaika.com.au
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