We invite all to celebrate the end of winter in tradition of the Russian folk holiday. An essential and delicious element of the celebration – Russian pirogi with dufferent staffings will be offered.
There will also be an assortment of traditional Russian souvenirs for sale.
Well-known Russian band Flying Balalaika Brothers will provide the entertainment. The group plays various music: from Russian folk to bluegrass, country and rock. Dancing is allowed and encouraged.
This year, Russian Cultural Center organizes the festivities in collaboration with Houston FOTOFEST. FotoFest’s focus for its 2012 Biennial exhibitions is Contemporary Russian Photography.
Alexander Scriabin (1872- 1915) was one of the most innovative and most controversial of early modern composers. Many of his works are written for the piano. The earliest pieces resemble Frederic Chopin and include music in many forms that Chopin himself employed, such as the etude, the prelude and the mazurka. The style of composer changed enormously as he progressed. The early pieces are romantic, fresh and easily accessible, while his later compositions explore harmony’s further reaches.
An avid chamber musician, Teng-Kai Yang currently works on his doctorate in piano performance at University of Houston. His mentor is the most respectful pianist professor Abby Simon.
Wine will be served.
Advanced ticket purchase is recommended as seating is limited.
Russian Cultural Center Our Texas presents Musical Evening dedicated to Great Russian singer Feodor Chaliapin.
Feodor Chaliapin is perhaps the most legendary operatic bass in history. Possessed of a large and beautiful voice, he devoted himself to all aspects of his art — most significantly his dramatic portrayals.
Program: fragments of unique documentaries with live Chaliapin, excerpts of audio records 1900-1927 years, exhibit of singer’s portraits, display of books and photo albums about Chaliapin, presentation by Mark Zaltsberg.
Mark Zaltsberg is the passionate lover of opera music and collects the materials about Feodor Chaliapin all his life. He is the owner of the full collection of Chaliapin’s records. For many years Mark was a translator for visiting Russian singers at Houston Grand Opera.
Advanced ticket purchase is recommended as seating is limited.
Alexander Gorodnitsky is one of the most regarded and respected authors of Russian bard songs.
A man who reflects the whole epoch…
A life legend of bard music…
You can hardly find one who doesn’t know his songs, which became folksy. “Above Canada”, “Snow”, “Atlantics” are sung by everyone.
The songs and poems by Gorodnitsky are always sincere and frank: free of a single false note, and revealing high professionalism, deep insight into life and history, along with exquisite poetic gift.
This year Alexander Gorodnitsky is having a tour around America presenting his new album “Meeting the Destiny”. Cheerful, full of strength Gorodnitsky will perform well-known masterpieces as well as new songs.
For more information, call 713-395-3301 or e-mail OurTexasInc@gmail.com
Event Sponsors
This project is funded in part by a grant of the City of Houston through the Houston Art Alliance
Russian pianist Kirill Gerstein is one of today’s most intriguing young musicians. Born in 1979 in Voronezh, Russia, he came to the U.S. at 14 to continue his studies in piano as the youngest student ever to attend Boston’s Berklee College of Music. Kirill Gerstein was awarded First Prize at the 2001 Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competition in Tel Aviv, received a 2002 Gilmore Young Artist Award, and was chosen as Carnegie Hall’s “Rising Star” for the 2005-06 season.
Highlights of Mr. Gerstein’s 2009-10 North American season include debuts with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and with the Atlanta Symphony, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and the Rochester Philharmonic; re-engagements with the Detroit, Houston, and Oregon Symphonies; and a tour with cellist Steven Isserlis that includes performances at the Kennedy Center and in San Francisco.
Program of the evening: TBA
Kirill Gerstein will perform with Houston Symphony January 15, 16, 17, 2010
Champagne will be served.
Advance tickets purchase is recommended, as seating is limited.
Please call 713.395.3301 or e-mail: rcc@ourtx.com
Event Sponsors
This project is funded in part by a grant of the City of Houston through the Houston Art Alliance
Great Israeli Opera voices, International Awards Winners: Anatoly Lain, Michael Gaysinsky, Andrei Trifonov and Dmitry Semionov
WHEN: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 7:30p.m.
WHERE: Kaplan Theater at JCC Houston,
5601 S Braeswood Blvd. Houston, TX 77096-3999
Every artist of this small group is a bright individual; however their group synergy makes the performance of these artists unforgettable. Being leading soloists, these singers
demonstrate an extraordinary ability in vocal polyphony working as an ensemble, which is rarely seen in the opera environment.
The program will include: arias from well-known operas and musicals, songs in Hebrew, Yiddish, Italian, Spanish, and also Russian romances and Ukrainian songs.
TICKETS: $25 / $35 / Senior citizens $20
Part of the concert proceeds will be passed to the Foundation of the Terror Victims in Israel.
For tickets purchase, please call 713.395.3301 or e-mail: rcc@ourtx.com
ADMISSION: $25 adults, $20 RCC members & seniors/students
Alexander Pokidchenko is one of the most talented musicians of his generation. He plays music of various genres such as classical , jazz, and popular music, and also composes his own: Alexander graduated from composers’ faculty of Moscow State Conservatory. Among his creations are musicals, musical fairy tales, and heart-warming songs.
Alexander is a multitalented artist. Besides music concerts, he creates one-man shows which include both musical compositions and poetry reading. His performances are always acclaimed by critics and audiences.
Alexander Pokidchenko is an award-winner of International Festival of Young Musicians in Oldenburg, Germany. He is participant of musical festivals in Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, France, Austria.
Program of this evening will include music by Mozart, Tsfasman, and poetry by Pushkin, Gumilev, and others.
Please call or e-mail to RSVP, as seating is limited: 713-395-3301 or russianculturalcenter@gmail.com
This year, Russian Cultural Center organizes the festivities in collaboration with Houston FOTOFEST. FotoFest’s focus for its 2012 Biennial exhibitions is Contemporary Russian Photography. 
