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The University of Wisconsin Russian Folk Orchestra
Victor Gorodinsky, Music Director


We are looking for players for 2008-2009 academic year.
If you play any stringed instrument AND can read music, we want you!!
If interested, please
contact us!

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Yes, we are available and we'd LOVE to come and perform for you!
If you are interested in hosting the Orchestra, please contact the Music Director


 
We are sponsored by CREECA (Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia) at the University of Wisconsin--Madison

 
Last year we celebrated our 10th Anniversary!

Our soloists, present and past:

Lennart Bäckström, Baritone
Jackie King, Soprano
Maia Braden, Soprano
Rachel Renée, Soprano
John Aley, Trumpet
Marc Fink, Oboe

Kavkaz Russian Dancers of Milwaukee

We are a proud member of the BDAA (Balalaika & Domra Association of America)

We hosted the BDAA Annual Conventions in 2001 and 2005
Other BDAA events photos

This year the BDAA has celebrated its 30th Anniversary in Reno, Nevada.
And, in 2009 we will be going to Sitka, Alaska!

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For the past several years the Orchestra has performed at:
* Luther College, Decorah, IA
* Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI
* Milwaukee Slavic Ethnic Festival
* Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg, IL
* University of Chicago
* University of Wisconsin--Whitewater
* University of Wisconsin--Stevens Point
And, of course, our beautiful hometown, Madison, including our spectacular Overture Center

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Other Russian folk ensembles in the United States:

Arizona Balalaika Orchestra Luther College Balalaika Ensemble
Atlanta Balalaika Society Sierra Nevada Balalaika Society
Balka Ensemble St. Mary's Balalaika Orchestra
Barynya Ensemble St. Nicholas Balalaika Orchestra
Big Rock Balalaikas Washington Balalaika Society

The St. Nicholas Balalaika Orchestra of Mogadore, OH, cosponsors the unique and amazing annual Something Russian Festival.

The most recent one was held October 2-3, 2007. Take a look at the photos!

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