Moscow Nights is an exciting, versatile trio of world recognized, prize-winning musicians from Russia. In sixteen years, recorded CDs & Videos available, the ensemble, now based in Raleigh, NC, has established themselves as one of the most popular folk groups in the United States. These classically trained artists first took Western Europe by storm and now have brought their dazzling, toe-tapping music to North America.
The repertoire is centered on masterpieces of Russian folklore and represents the diversity of the culture, ranging from gently humorous songs, to elaborate lyrical outwardly reserved and cool but brimming with vigor, mischievousness and vibrancy inside.
The concerts have the air of a spontaneous impromptu performance, a coming together to make music, which is one of the hallmarks of folk music. But don’t be fooled by the apparent ease these musicians work hard, researching, rehearsing, and arranging behind the scenes to preserve the rich traditions of a culture that was almost lost. The result is a carefully crafted music, which honors the past but which, like life, moves on and develops. The old folk melodies are respected and treated as the raw material for quality musical performances.
Moscow Night’s lively program presents an authentic picture of Russian folk traditions and culture. Lilting Balalaikas, dynamic Bayan Accordion, unique Treshotky & Loshky, humorous Dances, and superb Vocals combine for an exhilarating and educational performance for audiences of all ages!
LynncMcConnell@gmail.com
http://www.lynnmcconnell.com
7920 Lagenaria Dr, Raleigh, NC 27604
Wake
678 575-0379
Award-winning musical ambassadors from Russia, Moscow Nights is an exciting, versatile ensemble of virtuosic musicians. Having established themselves as one of the fastest rising musical groups in the United States and with the release of four CD’s, these classically trained artists first took Western Europe by storm and now are bringing their enthralling music to North America. Moscow Nights has extensive outreach activities available to the schools and the community. For the schools, the group has a thirteen-page study guide available for the teachers and students. The guide includes information about Russian music, the artists and instruments, hands-on classroom activities, word search, bibliography, and reference guide. During a school performance the students will participate by clapping, learning Russian words and songs, and playing tambourines.
Lynn McConnell, World Artists
678-575-0379
LynnCMcConnell@gmail.com
Year-round
Any
Moscow Nights travels with their own PA system.
Space has to be minimum 15X20 feet.
Any
$950 for one performance; $900 each for 2 shows, same day/different locations; $850 each for 2 shows, same day/same location.
R3 – Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. – Moscow Nights will teach the students the words, melodies, and rhythms of a Russian song, demonstrating the development and interaction of the complete Russian song.
SL2 – Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. Moscow Nights will teach the students Russian words throughout the performance by speaking them on stage. The students will listen, repeat and explore the different sounds and nuances of the Russian language through the interaction of shouts and songs.
L3 – Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. Moscow Nights will have pre and post performance activities for the students. This will include writing the Cyrillic alphabet and comparing similar words and letters from the English language and alphabet.
From the Arts Education, Music Standards:
This program creates music using a variety of sound and notational sources (K.ML.3).
From the Social Studies Standards:
This program will help students understand how events, individuals, and ideas have been influenced history of local and regional communities (3.H.1).
This program will help the students understand change over time (K.H.1).
Presenter mutually agree that either party may cancel this contract and all parties shall be released from any liability or damages. Best efforts will be made by both parties to present the program as scheduled. The agreement of the Artist to perform is subject to proven dentition by sickness, accidents or any other legitimate conditions beyond the control of the Artist. If the Presenter is unable to fulfill the terms of this agreement due to inclement weather or any other legitimate condition beyond the control of the Presenter, The Artist and Presenter agree to reschedule the appearance within twelve (12) months of the original scheduled performance date. If the Presenter cancels the Engagement in whole or in Part for reasons other than those previously stated, the Presenter will never the less be responsible for full payment of the Engagement fee as stated above. The Purchaser/Presenter in signing this agreement acknowledges their authority to do so and hereby assumes liability for the amount stated herein.