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
The program of Moscow Nights/Golden Gates is centered on masterpieces of Russian folklore, songs and dances. It represents the diversity of the culture, ranging from gently humorous songs, to elaborate lyrical suites, to pulsating dance numbers. It includes such well-known songs as Kalinka and Volga Boatman but focus on pieces lesser known to Western audiences such as Cossack war melodies and Siberian Love chants. Russian folk music expresses the national character – 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 high quality musical performances.
Golden Gate’s lively program presents an authentic picture of Russian folk traditions and culture. Lilting Balalaikas, dynamic Bayan Accordion, unique Trashotky & Loshky, Dances and superb Vocals combine for an exhilarating and educational performance for audiences of all ages!
Lynn McConnell
(678) 575-0379
LynncMcConnell@gmail.com
Every year. 4 times a year. Dancers from Different Countries come to tour US with Moscow Nights.
Please call Lynn McConnell, World Artists, 678 575-0379, or email: LynncMcConnell@gmail.com
Moscow Nights/Golden Gates travel with their own PA system. Cafetoriums, gyms, classrooms, community centers, auditoriums, etc, are all acceptable. 15 X 20 minimum space.
All Locations.
$1000 – for one 50 minute school show. $950 each for two back-to-back school shows – different locations/same day. $900 each for two back-to-back shows – same location/same day
R3 – Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. – Moscow Nights/Golden Gates will teach the students the steps and rhythms of a Russian dance, demonstrating the development and interaction of the complete Russian dance.
SL2 – Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. Moscow Nights/Golden Gates 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, dances, 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/Golden Gates 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 Social Studies Standards:
This program uses geographic representations and terms to describe surroundings (K.G.1).
This program will help the students to understand cultural, historical, and interdisciplinary connections with dance (K.C.1)
This program will help students understand how diverse cultures are visible in local and regional communities (3.C.1).
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