Barynya, a Russian music, dance and song ensemble established in 1991 in New York City. Full company consist of 8 dancers, 6 musicians and four singers. Artistic Director Mikhail Smirnov. Barynya presents Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Russian Gypsy dancing, music, songs, virtuoso performances on balalaika, garmoshka (Russian folk button accordion), balalaika contrabass, bayan accordion, Gypsy guitar, violin, domra.
Narration of the program in English if requested. Russian dance and music workshops, traditional story-teller are also available.
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