Los Angeles Balalaika Orchestra

        FEBRUARY 22, 2014 - 7:00 PM
        Herbert Zipper Hall
        Colburn School of Performing Arts
        200 South Grand Avenue
        Los Angeles, California 90012

        FEBRUARY 23, 2014 - 3:30 PM
        Smith Recital Hall
        San Diego State University
        5500 Campanile Dr.
        San Diego, California 92182

The Los Angeles Balalaika Orchestra has been called many things: a "phenomenon", and the "best Russian folk instrument orchestra outside Russia".

Listeners have described the orchestra's instrumental soloists, as "virtuosos", and "masters of awe inspiring technique".
World-renowned baritone Vladimir Chernov, returning for his third concert with the orchestra, has been recognized for his "unique vocal qualities, acting ability and impeccable style".

Join us for our Southern California concerts in Los Angeles and San Diego. Invite your family and friends and we guarantee that you will have an extraordinary experience. Come relax and enjoy an evening of music.

MESSAGE FROM MUSIC DIRECTOR!

Iryna Orlova

Music Director,
The Russian Strings

VLADIMIR CHERNOV

Internationally renowned Russian baritone Vladimir Chernov has recently joined the Music...

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TWO JACKS

The Los Angeles Balalaika Orchestra and "Firebird" Quartet played an original score composed by Anatoliy Mamalyga and Iryna Orlova for Bernard Rose's new film "Two Jacks". Read the interview with director Iryna Orlova.

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MISHA SHEYNKMAN

Mischa Sheynkman, founder of the Los Angeles-St. Petersburg Russian Folk Orchestra, was, quite simply, a genius. From his Einstein-like hairdo to his skill at chess and finally his musical gifts he fit the mold to a tee

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