GRAFTON, VT—The critically acclaimed Russian Duo will play at the White Church in Grafton on Sunday, December 1 at 3 p.m.
Featuring vocals and Russian percussion, the Duo will perform Russian folk music, romances, dances, classical music, gypsy melodies, and interpretations of favorites from around the world. Oleg Kruglyakov is a balalaika virtuoso originally from Siberia; Terry Boyarsky is an American concert pianist. The balalaika, with its three strings and a triangular body, is the instrument of choice for traditional Russian folk melodies.
The Russian Duo performed several years ago in Southern Vermont. The Vermont Journal wrote at the time, “The audience was enthralled as the music slid from exuberance of joy and anger to whispers of love and crying so faint you could have heard a pin drop.”
“The acoustically splendid White Church will be the perfect venue to showcase the talent and versatility of the Duo,” says Liisa Kissel, executive director of the Grafton Music Festival, presenter of the concert. Admission is $10, with children 12 and under free. Tickets can be purchased online at Brattleborotix.com and at the venue.
More information at www.russianduo.com and www.graftonmusicfestival.com
