PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For tickets and information:
Irene McCullough 404 325-2449
www.atlantabalalaika.com
THE ATLANTA BALALAIKA SOCIETY
PRESENTS A CONCERT OF RUSSIAN
FOLK MUSIC, SONG, AND DANCE
The Atlanta Balalaika Society will present a concert of Russian folk music, song and dance on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 7:30pm at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell, GA 30075. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling (404) 325-2449 or in the lobby one hour prior to the performance. Adult tickets are $20, students and seniors $18, payable by check or cash.
The concert will feature the internationally acclaimed Russian ensemble, Barynya, performing dazzling dance sets and songs of Russia, Eastern Europe and the Gypsy nations. The Atlanta Balalaika Society will perform with domra virtuoso Angelina Galashenkova-Reed.
The Atlanta Balalaika Society, now in its 28th year, is one of the largest orchestras of Russian folk instruments outside of Russia, and is the primary promoter of Russian folk culture in the Southeast. Colorfully dressed in traditional folk costumes, the orchestra performs on balalaikas, domras, and bayans (Russian button accordions), along with other ancient wind and percussion instruments.
The Atlanta Balalaika Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community orchestra dedicated to the performance and preservation of Russian and Eastern European folk music in the Southeast and in the United States.
The evening’s performance will be conducted by David C. Cooper.
Atlanta Balalaika Society Orchestra 1762 Beacon Hill Blvd; Atlanta, GA 30329; 404-325-2449;
email ; www.atlantabalalaika.com