Concert Program on Russia's Theme Day, May 19th 2008
Performance schedule for Russia Theme Day at Tulip Festival in Ottawa
Time: 11.30 am – 1.30 pm, May 19th 2008
Place: Major Hill’s Park, Friendship Stage (near Chateau Laurier Hotel and Parliament Building)

Dear Friends, we are delighted to welcome you here at Tulip Festival. This is the last day of the festival and we are happy to announce that today we are presenting Russia as it’s Russia’s Theme Day in the framework of the festival.
Russia: The Heart and Soul
Welcome to the fabulous world of Russia: miraculous and still mysterious to many foreigners, full of cultural and historic treasures, beautiful nature, and motherland to the industrious, bright, and hospitable people… Since 862 was best portrayed by a famous Russian poet, Fyodor Tyutchev:
Russia is a thing of which the intellect cannot conceive. Hers is no common yardstick. You measure her uniquely: in Russia you believe!
Russia is unveiling its heart and soul through its culture.
Our concert will feature purely traditional Russian art: it’s national dance, folk songs, folk instruments, ballet and opera.
To open the concert on Russia’s Theme day we’ve invited to speak a consul of Russian Embassy in Ottawa for cultural affairs Lisenkov Aleksei Dmitrievich

1.Cultural Affairs Consul at Russian Embassy in Ottawa, Lisenkov Aleksei Dmitrievich                                                                                                                                      5 min

2."Ancient Russian Marketplace"  - “Skomorokhi” - Russian community theatre“Zhili Bili”                                                                                                                                4 min, (Toronto)

Russian Toronto Community Theatre "Zhili-Bili" was founded 9 years ago as a children's club. Now the club has grown to be a community theatre for kids and adults, a summer camp and a school.The theatre carries wonders in its name already - it's translated to English as "Once upon a time..."  - there lives a fairy tale for kids and always a miracle for the adults. «We are magicians, and we'll make a miracle together with our friends" - sing the actors in one play and today we created a wonderous lace of Russian traditional culture for you to enjoy.

3."Gusi-Lebedi" - Folk round dance, dance group "Caroussel"                             3:20 min (Ottawa)

Dance group "Caroussel" was created 2 years ago by a group of enthusiast who adore Russian culture and try to keep the connection with it here, on the hospitable Canadian land. "Caroussel" is affiliated with Protection of Mother of God  Russian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate in Ottawa. The group is directed by Zinaida Richard.

4."Krasno Solnyshko»" (Red Sun) folk song   - Olga Zelman                            3:20 min (Montreal)
Olga has a unique voice . She started singing before she turned 3. Been only 15 years old she sings as a professional opera singer. We hope that one day she will become leading voice of the Canadian Grand Opera. She will sing for you a beautiful song about Russia named “Red sun” ..

5."Korobeiniki" folk balalaika performance (Russian Traditional string instrument) - Dmitri and Leonid Nasirov                                                                3:45 min   (Montreal)
Dmitri had acquired a unique skill of playing famous Russian folk instrument “balalaika”. His brother Leonid accompanies him with guitar. Their performance impresses listeners by its mastery and inspiration. They will perform an old Russian song about street salesman that uses his smile to sell his goods to ladies. Please welcome to the stage Dmitri and Leonid Nasirov.

6."Slavic Dance"  - Victoria Ballet Academy                                     4-5 min (Toronto)
The Victoria Ballet Academy is an independent Canadian school which prides itself in offering both exceptional academics (elementary and secondary) and professional ballet training. The Academy provides their students with the tools and leadership they need to master the delicate balance between art and academic achievement. Their mission is to educate children so that they may become graceful, intellectually developed individuals, ready for a professional dance career.
 
7."Katyusha" folk song  - «Russian Caroussel»                                                                   2:07 min
    "Oi, cvetet kalina"                                                                                         2:02 min (Toronrto)
“Russian Caroussel”   from Toronto is a participant and award-winner of such annual festivals of Russian Culture as “Matryoshka” and “Caroussel” and also of Niagara Folk Arts Festival in St. Catherine’s.
                                                                                                                 
8."Kalinka" – Folk dance, «Caroussel»                                                                 6:15 min (Ottawa)

9."Vdol’ po Piterskoi" traditional song - Boris Kletinich                                   2:30 min  (Montreal)

Boris is a well-known singer from Montreal. His baritone voice sound equally impressive in old Russian folk songs and in contemporary rock songs. Last year he was nominated as the best performer and given an award named Prestige. Please welcome Boris Kletinich.

10."Skomorokhi" - Russian community theatre “Zhili Bili”                                        4min  (Toronto)
       
11."Chastushki" - Folk song  - «Russian Caroussel»                                           2:48 min (Toronto)

      "Tyoschini blini"

12."Aragonskaya Jota"  Mikhail Glinka  -  Victoria Ballet Academy
                                                                                                                                 4:10 min (Toronto)
13."Ya vstretil vas" song, folk balalaika, (Russian Traditional string instrument) -   Dmitri and Leonid Nasirov                                                                                                       2:20 min, (Montreal)
Dmitri and Leonid Nasirov Russian romances are famous world wide. They talk to the heart of a listener. Many of you will recognize melody of the famous Russian romantic song “Ya vstretil vas” (I met you). Please welcome Dmitri and Leonid Nasirov.

14."Samara"  -  traditional dance – “Caroussel”                                                    2:15 min (Оttawa)

15."Krasniy Sarafan", lyric folk dance “Caroussel”                                              2:50 min (Ottawa)

16."Na  Zakate" - Masha Davidova                                                 3:40 min (Мontreal)
Masha Davidova is a pop-star of the Russian community in Montreal. She is only 18, but became a nominee of the numerous singing competitions. This year she became a nominee of the Canadian Youth Award which will be given to her at the Canada Day celebration. Please welcome Masha Davidova with song “Na zakate” (At sunset).

17."Skomorokhi"  - Russian community theatre “Zhili Bili”                                       3 min (Toronto)

18."Oi, vstavala ya ranyoshen’ko" folk dance «Caroussel»                                1:35  (Ottawa)
 
19."Darogoi Dalneu"– gipsy romantic – Anton Mamine                                  4 min , (Toronto)        
Russian bass-baritone Anton Mamine was born in Moscow in 1987. Currently studding under maestro Vaguif Kerimov Anton performed at the opening of the Four Seasons Opera Theatre. In 2007 he made his solo debut at Roy Thomson Hall was a recipient of a first place award in 2007 and 2008 at Kiwanis Festival Grand Opera level. Recently Anton participated in a international gala concert: Young stars of the young century organized by show one productions and Vladimir Spivakov.

20."Swan"–  a masterpiece of Russian choreography, music by Sen-Sans, choreography by  Fokin, dancer: Maria Petin, Victoria Ballet Academy                                                        2:10 min   (Toronto)
         
21."Princess Florina" from ballet «Sleeping Beauty» by Tchaikovsky, dancer: Anastasia Loskutov, Victoria Ballet Academy                                                                       0:45 min     (Toronto)

22."Snegurochka"  by  Alexandr  Glazunov, dancer: Anna Rybalko, Victoria Ballet Academy  
                                                                                                                  0:52 min (Toronto)

23."Armida" by Cherepnin from “ Armida's Pavilion” , dancer: Elizaveta Mironova, Victoria Ballet Academy                                                                                                              1:02 min (Toronto)

24."Russian Sel’fida" music by Minkus, Victoria Ballet Academy, dancer: Alena Loboda
0:55 min (Toronto)

25."Russian Gipsy Song" Andrei Krylov, composer, guitarist. Published 25 CDs with russian, classical and original music.
Previously worked for "Lenconcert" Russian State Concert company. Andrei Krylov-Russian Flamenco classical and jazz guitarist
                                                                                                                                       3 min (Ottawa) 
  
26."Russkie Shali" (Russian Shawls) round dance - «Caroussel»                        3:35 min (Ottawa)

27."Andryusha" folk song  - Masha Davidova                                                 3:10 min    (Montreal)

28."Podmoskovniye Vechera»"  - Boris Kletinich                                          2:30 min  (Montreal)
If you ask any Russian citizen what is the most famous song about Moscow they will tell you that it is “Podmoskovnye vechera” (Evenings in suburban of Moscow) This song in 60s became the peoples hymn of Russia because of it simple way to describe the beautiful land and hospitable people, Please welcome Boris Kletinich.
 
29."Mohnatiy Shmel’"   - folk dance  «Caroussel»       2:50  min  (Ottawa)

30."Kak u nashich u vorot"  -    folk song  - «Russian Caroussel»                    1:02 min (Toronto)

31."Kalinka" Folk song - «Russian Caroussel»                                                      4:02 min (Toronto)

Thank you for having us today on this stage of Friendship  - all of our performers will sing a farewell song, see you next year here in Ottawa.

32."Probezhat’sya bi po polyu" by Vladimir Sidorkovich – final song – all participants of the concert

Our concert is over. We are very pleased to relay to you the spirit and nature of Russian character and culture by means of our performance.
We sincerely hope that 2 hours spent with us will leave a positive impression. See you next year here in Ottawa at Tulip Festival on this hospitable Canadian land.
Spasibo, Thank you so much for attention.