UW Russian Folk Orchestra

Russian and other Slavic folk songs, dances, and ballads.

3:00pm to 6:00pm

$5 at the door, (kids under 10 free)  

press release: The Orchestra, now in its 18th season, is a unique ensemble performing Russian and other East-European folk music on authentic Russian instruments, balalaikas and domras. The orchestra was founded and is directed by Victor Gorodinsky.

The repertoire consists mainly of Russian and other Slavic folk songs, dances, ballads, etc. The orchestra also plays music of Russian classical composers, such as Tchaikovsky. Occasionally, selections of Western music are introduced. The orchestra conductor and founder, Victor Gorodinsky, has written several original compositions for the ensemble.