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In the late 19th century a young Russian nobleman and musician, V.V. Andreyev, adapted these crude stringed instruments in such a way that they could be played on the concert stage, and thus began the tradition that became the Russian folk orchestra. Today, most cities of any size in Russia have orchestras of up to 100 members playing balalaikas, domras, bayans (Russian accordions), winds, and native percussion instruments.
During the ‘teens and ‘twenties of this century, many Russian immigrants came to the United States, bringing with them their instruments, and began to form Russian folk orchestras here. Most of the instruments played by the Washington Balalaika Society were made in Russia. The costumes worn by orchestra members were developed after painstaking research into authentic Russian traditional costuming.
Tickets for the performance at the Theatre at Washington, Va., on Saturday, April 24 at 8 p.m. are $14 with reservation, $15 at the door (if available). Tickets for students 18 and under are half price. Early reservations are recommended. Phone (540) 675-1253 or send e-mail to Theatre VA@aol. com.
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