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Join the Arizona Balalaika Orchestra
for a festive night of Russian and Slavic music
Featuring the Dynamic “Gypsy folk-rock” quartet from Austin, Texas
The Flying Balalaika Brothers
The orchestra will also be joined by the dynamic and colorfully costumed dancers of Tucson’s Lajkonik Polish Folk Ensemble, under the direction of Matthew and Joanna Schmit. Vocalists Natalia Neazimbetov and Guy Velgos will bring spirited and popular Russian songs to the show.
Ukrainian native Dr. Alexander Tentser, noted concert pianist and graduate of the Gnessin Music Institute of Moscow and the University of Arizona, will conduct this exciting family-friendly concert.
Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 7:00 pm
Pima Community College Center for the Arts Proscenium Theater,
West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson, AZ 85709-0225
Tickets for the concert are $20 ($12 for students)
Available by phone at PCC Box Office: (520)-206-6986
or online at www.pima.edu/community/the-arts/
Or discounted to $15/$10 if purchased by April 1 in person at The Folk Shop, 2525 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson (cash or checks only, please.) Phone: (520)-881-7147
For more information, call (520)-327-4418 or (520)-977-8846
The FBB’s high-energy shows blend modern and traditional sounds to create a futuristic fusion of experimental world music. In addition to performing with the Arizona Balalaika Orchestra on Saturday, the FBB will perform a lively and danceable “club show” at Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile on Thursday, March 31, from 7:00-9:30 pm. See www.fbb.rocks for more information on this unique musical group.
