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Balalaika duo is available for weddings, libraries, colleges, schools, assisted living facilities.

Contact information: email msmirnov@yahoo.com, phone/text: (201)-981-2497.

New Jersey Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, photo cblueit Yuriy Balan New Jersey Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, photo credit Yuriy Balan New York Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, photo credit Yuriy Balan

Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov. Photo by Leonid Bruk
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Balalaika Duo. Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov
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Saturday, May 6th, 2023 (9pm to midnight)

Musicians of ensemble Barynya are playing in Brooklyn on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 from 9pm to midnight. Performance will be taking place in colorful Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Southern Brooklyn. Venue: Anyway Cafe and Bar, 1602 Gravesend Neck Road, Brooklyn, New York 11229. Musicians: Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, vocals, garmoshka), Elina Karokhina (domra, mandolin, balalaika, back vocals). No cover for the music. Repertoire: world music, classical, contemporary.

Balalaika Garmoshka Mandolin Domra Duo Anyway Cafe Brooklyn, 05-06-2023, Saturday, May 6th, 2023, 9-midnights, Anyway Cafe Brooklyn, Russian Balalaika Garmoshka Mandolin Domra Duo Anyway Cafe Brooklyn, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, 1602 Gravesend Neck Road Brooklyn New York  11229Balalaika Garmoshka Mandolin Domra Duo Anyway Cafe Brooklyn, 05-06-2023, Saturday, May 6th, 2023, 9-midnights, Anyway Cafe Brooklyn, Russian Balalaika Garmoshka Mandolin Domra Duo Anyway Cafe Brooklyn, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, 1602 Gravesend Neck Road Brooklyn New York  11229
Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov at the Anyway Cafe Brooklyn, 05-06-2023, Saturday, May 6th, 2023

В субботу, 6-ого мая 2023-его года для жителей города и туристов в колоритном бруклинском районе Шипсхед-Бей (южный Бруклин) в исполнении виртуозных музыкантов ансамбля "Барыня" - Элина Карохина (балалайка, домра, мандолина), Михаил Смирнов (гитара, гармошка, вокал) - будет звучать живая музыка. Начало в девять часов вечера.
 
Ансамбль Барыня (www.barynya.com) в 2021-году отпраздновал свой 30-летний юбилей.
 
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October 15, 2022. Grand opening of the Magnolia Inn & Wellness Center in Mt Pocono, PA

10-15-2022, Pennsylvania Ukrainian musicians, www.cossack.us, Magnolia Inn & Wellness Center Grand opening ceremony, Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania, Saturday October 15th 2022, Ribbon Cutting Celebration, 11 Knob Rd Mt Pocono PA 18344-1403 Mount Pocono Pennsylvania United States, Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka, guitar, vocals), Elina Karokhina (domra)
Magnolia Inn & Wellness Center Grand opening ceremony, Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania, October 15, 2022

 

August 28, 2022. Russian Wedding reception at The Shore Club in Spring Lake, New Jersey

Sunday August 28th 2022, 08-28-2022, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Barynya Balalaika Duo, The Shore Club, Spring Lake, New Jersey, Russian Wedding, Shore Club 700 NJ-71 Spring Lake NJ 07762
Russian Wedding reception at The Shore Club in Spring Lake, New Jersey on Sunday, August 28th, 2022

 

August 13, 2022. Wedding at the Asbury Hotel, Asbury Park, New Jersey

Saturday August 13th 2022, 08-13-2022, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Barynya Russian Balalaika Duo, Asbury Park Hotel, Asbury Park, New Jersey, Russian Wedding, The Asbury Hotel 210 Fifth Ave Asbury Park NJ 07712
Show at the wedding reception, Asbury Hotel, Asbury Park, NJ, Sunday, August 28th, 2022

 

August 13, 2022. Two concerts at the Historic Cold Spring Village in Cape May, New Jersey

Saturday August 13th 2022, 08-13-2022, Михаил Смирнов, Элина Карохина, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Barynya Balalaika Duo, Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May, New Jersey, 720 Rt 9 South Cape May NJ 08204
Historic Cold Spring Village in Cape May, New Jersey, Saturday, August 13th, 2022

August 6, 2022. Ukrainian wedding ceremony at the Drumore Estate in Pequea, Pennsylvania (Martic Township in Lancaster County)

Saturday August 6th 2022, 08-06-2022, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Barynya Duo, Drumore Estate, Pequea, Pennsylvania, Martic Township, Lancaster County, Ukrainian Wedding Ceremony, Drumore Estate 331 Red Hill Road Pequea PA 17565
Ukrainian wedding ceremony, Drumore Estate in Pequea, Pennsylvania on Saturday, August 6th, 2022

July 24, 2022. Valentina's 70th Surprise Birthday party at Donatella Restaurant in Harrington Park, NJ

Элина Карохина, Михаил Смирнов, воскресенье 24-ого июля 2022-ого года, 07-24-2022, Sunday July 24th 2022, Ensemble Barynya, Barynya Balalaika Duo, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Donatella Restaurant 12 Tappan Road Harrington Park New Jersey
July 24th, 2022. Valentina's Surprise 70th Birthday party, Donatella Restaurant, Harrington Park, NJ

July 20, 2022. Virtual performance for Schechter Holocaust Services in Waltham, Massachusetts

Элина Карохина, Михаил Смирнов, среда 20-ого июля 2022-ого года, 07-20-2022, Wednesday July 20th 2022, New York Balalaika Duo, Schechter Holocaust Services, Waltham, Massachusetts, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Jewish Family & Children’s Service, 1430 Main Street Waltham MA 02451
July 20th, 2022. Virtual performance for Schechter Holocaust Services in Waltham, Massachusetts

July 16, 2022. Birthday party in Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Элина Карохина, Михаил Смирнов, суббота 16-ого июля 2022-ого года, 07-16-2022, Saturday July 16th 2022, Gypsy Singers Musicians, Pocono, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Palmerton, PA, Pennsylvania
July 16, 2022. Birthday party in Carbon County, Pennsylvania

 

July 1, 2022. Concert at the Just Home Adult Medical Care in East Brunswick, NJ

Элина Карохина, Михаил Смирнов, пятница, 1-ое июля 2022-ого года, 07-01-2022, Friday July 1st 2022, Barynya Balalaika Duo, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, vocals, garmoshka), Just Home Adult Medical Care, East Brunswick, New Jersey, 7 Edgeboro Road East Brunswick New Jersey 08816
Just Home Adult Medical Care in East Brunswick, New Jersey, Friday, July 1st, 2022

Saturday, June 5th, 2021. Gypsy Night at the Anyway Cafe in New York City

Russian Gypsy singer Natasha Stolichnaya and NYC Gypsy Band performed for 3 hours at the Anyway Cafe in New York City on Saturday, June 5th, 2021 (8 to 11pm). Cast of performers: Natasha Stolichnaya, Frida Anuarbek (keyboard, vocals), Elina Karokhina (balalaika virtuoso), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, vocals, garmoshka). Repertoire: Russian Gypsy songs and music, popular Russian songs, classical music, international hit songs.

Цыганское шоу в Нью-Йорк Сити, Элина Карохина, Михаил Смирнов, Фрида Ануарбек, Наташа Столичная, Ист-Вилладж, Манхэттен, суббота, 5-ого июня 2021-ого года, 06-05-2021, Saturday, June 5, 2021, Gypsy Band NYC, Moscow Gypsy Army, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Frida Anuarbek (keyboard, vocals), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Russian Gypsy singer Natasha Stolichnaya, Anyway Cafe NYC, New York City, 34 E 2nd St, New York, New York
Saturday, June 5th, 2021, Anyway Cafe New York City

March 27th, 2021. Anyway Cafe Brooklyn

On Saturday, March 27th, 2021 from 8 to 11pm Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals) and Elina Karokhina (balalaika virtuoso) played Russian, Gypsy, classical and contemporary music at the Anyway CafeBrooklyn Exact address of the venue: Anyway Cafe 1602 Gravesend Neck Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11229.

Энивэй Кафе в Бруклине, Нью-Йорк, Элина Карохина, Михаил Смирнов, Суббота, 27-ого марта 2021-ого года, 03-27-2021, Balalaika Duo Anyway Cafe Brooklyn, 03-27-2021, Saturday, March 27th, 2021, 8-11pm. Anyway Cafe Brooklyn, Russian Balalaika Duo, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, 1602 Gravesend Neck Road Brooklyn New York  11229
Balalaika Duo at the Anyway Cafe Brooklyn, 03-27-2021, Saturday, March 27th, 2021

12-01-2020. Virtual performance for Musical Bridges Around the World "Facebook Live for Giving Tuesday" event in San Antonio, Texas

On Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 Elina Karokhina (balalaika) and Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka, guitar, vocals) provided brief virtual performance for Musical Bridges Around the World Facebook Live for Giving Tuesday! Mission to support and bring multicultural performing and visual arts in San Antonio, Texas and beyond. Musicians performed two Russian winter songs and answered a few questions.

Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Russian dance music and song ensemble Barynya, 12-01-2020, Tuesday December 1st 2020, Virtual performance, Musical Bridges Around the World Facebook Live for Giving Tuesday event, San Antonio, Texas
12-01-2020, Musical Bridges Around the World Facebook Live for Giving Tuesday event, San Antonio, Texas

Concert in St. Petersburg, Russia, November 28, 2019

Balalaika Duo performance in St. Petersburg, Russia
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Billions, the Showtime series at restaurant Tatiana on Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, New York

Musicians of ensemble Barynya - balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina, contrabass balalaika player Leonid Bruk, and guitar player Alex Efeemenko at the filming of the scene of Billions (ep. 309, 310), the Showtime series at the Russian restaurant Tatiana on Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, New York on Monday, February 5th 2018. In that episode John Malkovich was playing a role of a murderous Russian oil oligarch named Grigor Andalov. The musicians of Barynya ensemble played a role of Russian musicians.

Barynya Balalaika Trio, Billions, Russian Restaurant Tatiana, Brooklyn, New York  Barynya Balalaika Trio, Billions, Russian Restaurant Tatiana, Brooklyn, New York
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Studzinski Concert Hall of Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, September 16, 2017

Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Studzinski Concert Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, September 16, 2017
Photo after performance at the Studzinski Concert Hall of Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, September 16, 2017

Garden of Joy Adult Care Center, Brooklyn, New York, June 9th, 2017

Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Garden of Joy Adult Care Center, Brooklyn, New York, June 9th, 2017

Matryoshka Festival, Clinton, Massachusetts, Sunday, May 14, 2017

Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Matryoshka Festival, Clinton, Massachusetts, Sunday, May 14, 2017 Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Matryoshka Festival, Clinton, Massachusetts, Sunday, May 14, 2017

Victory Day in Weston, CT, May 9th, 2017

День Победы в Коннектикуте, Victory Day Celebration, Weston, CT
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Fort Lauderdale Grand Russian Ball, Mary Porter Riverview Ballroom, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Florida, February 2017

Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Russian balalaika duo, Black Tie Gala, Fort Lauderdale Grand Russian Ball 2017, Mary Porter Riverview Ballroom, 75th Anniversary of Florida Grand Opera, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Southwest 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, Saturday February 11th 2017 Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Russian balalaika duo, Black Tie Gala, Fort Lauderdale Grand Russian Ball 2017, Mary Porter Riverview Ballroom, 75th Anniversary of Florida Grand Opera, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Southwest 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, Saturday February 11th 2017
Russian balalaika duo at the Black Tie Gala, Fort Lauderdale Grand Russian Ball 2017 at the Mary Porter Riverview Ballroom, 75th Anniversary of Florida Grand Opera at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Southwest 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312.

Orlando, Florida, February 18th, 2017

Orlando Public Library, 11am
Russian Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Orlando, Florida, February 18-2017, Orlando Public Library
Russian Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Orlando, Florida, February 2017, Orlando Public Library
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Hiawassee Public Library, 3pm
Russian Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Florida, February 2017, 
Hiawassee Public Library, Orlando, FL
Russian Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Florida, February 2017, Hiawassee Public Library, Orlando, FL
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Private party in New York City, 2016

Russian Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, New York City, 2016
Russian Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, New York City, 2016
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BAZAAR @ Mercer County Park, 05-22-2016

Russian Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, New Jersey, Mercer County Park, May 22, 2016
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Adult Day Health Care "Zabota", Allston, Massachusetts, August, 2016

Russian Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Allston, Massachusetts, Adult Day Health Zabota, 20 Linden Street, Allston, MA 02134 Russian Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Allston, Massachusetts, Adult Day Health Zabota, 20 Linden Street, Allston, MA 02134 Russian Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Allston, Massachusetts, Adult Day Health Zabota, 20 Linden Street, Allston, MA 02134 Russian Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Allston, Massachusetts, Adult Day Health Zabota, 20 Linden Street, Allston, MA 02134
Balalaika duo performance on Saturday, August 6th, 2016 at the Adult Day Health Care "Zabota", 20 Linden Street, Allston, MA 02134

International Festival in New Jersey, May 2016

Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, International Festival, New Jersey, May 2016
Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, International Festival, New Jersey, May 2016

Public Library, Orlando, Florida, April 2016

Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Public Library, Orlando, Florida, April 2016
Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Public Library, Orlando, Florida, April 2016

Synodal Cathedral of the Icon of Our Lady of the Sign, New York, New York, 02-22-2015

NY Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, New York, Russian Orthodox, Maslenitsa Celebration, Synodal Cathedral of the Icon of Our Lady of the Sign, February 22, 2015  Balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina, Prince Vladimir K. Galitzine, New York, Russian Orthodox Maslenitsa Celebration, Synodal Cathedral of the Icon of Our Lady of the Sign, February 22, 2015  NY Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, New York, Russian Orthodox, Maslenitsa Celebration, Synodal Cathedral of the Icon of Our Lady of the Sign, February 22, 2015

NY Balalaika Duo {Elina Karokhina and Mikhail Smirnov} performed during Russian Orthodox Maslenitsa (блины и прощённое воскресенье) celebration at the Synodal Cathedral of the Icon of Our Lady of the Sign, 75 East 93rd Street, New York, NY 10128-1331 on Sunday, February 22, 2015. On the photo in the middle balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina with Prince Vladimir K. Galitzine.

Elina Karokhina with Mariinsky Theatre at BAM in Brooklyn, NY 01-14-2015

Elina Karokhina, Valery Gergiev, BAM, Howard Gilman Opera House, Brooklyn, New York, January 14, 2015
Elina Karokhina with famous Russian conductor Valery Gergiev

On January 14, 2015 Elina Karokhina was selected to performed balalaika part with Mariinsky Theatre from St. Petersburg, Russia in Rodion Shchedrin's opera "The Enchanted Wanderer" at the BAM - Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York. Some photos and video from Shchedrin’s rarely staged musical treasure, based on the story by Nikolai Leskov are available on Barynya website

Russian wedding in Cancun, Mexico, 2013

Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Russian wedding, Cancun, Mexico
Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Russian wedding, Cancun, Mexico

 

08-07-2012, Morristown Green, Morristown, New Jersey

08-07-2012, Elina Karokhina (balalaika), Mikhail Smirnov (guitar, garmoshka, vocals), Morristown Green, Morristown, New Jersey, Tuesday August 7th 2012
08-07-2012, Morristown Green, Morristown, New Jersey

State Capella of Saint Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Russia, 2012

Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, St.Petersburg, Russia, St. Petersburg State Capella
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Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Concert Hall "St. Petersburg State Capella", St.Petersburg, Russia
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Birthday party in New York City, 2012

Alexadre Tseytlin, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Pasha Zhivago, Birthday party, New York City
Alexadre Tseytlin, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Pasha Zhivago, Birthday party, New York City

Russian Restaurant "Nasha Rasha", New York, New York

Photos of the New York based Red Army Russian Balalaika Duo in the Red Army costumes from one of the best Russian restaurants in New York City, Nasha Rasha, 4 W 19th street, New York, NY, phone (212) 929-4444. Both musicians are available for hire in NYC (New York City), New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and other states.

Red Army Russian Balalaika Duo, Nasha Rasha NYC
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NYC Red Army Russian Balalaika Duo, Nasha Rasha NYC
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NYC Red Army Russian Balalaika Duo, Nasha Rasha NYC
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NYC Red Army Russian Balalaika Duo, Nasha Rasha NYC
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NYC Red Army Russian Balalaika Duo, Nasha Rasha NYC
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NYC Red Army Russian Balalaika Duo, Nasha Rasha NYC
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NYC Red Army Russian Balalaika Duo, Nasha Rasha NYC
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Russian Heritage Festival in New York City 06-21-2013

Photos by www.GoshaArt.com (Gosha Shif) from NYC Balalaika Duo's performance at the Russian Heritage Festival in New York City on Friday, June 21st, 2013.

NYC Balalaika Duo. Photo by www.GoshaArt.com
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NYC Balalaika Duo. Photo by www.GoshaArt.com
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NYC Balalaika Duo. Photo by www.GoshaArt.com
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NYC Balalaika Duo
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NYC Balalaika Duo. Photo by Mikhail Smirnov
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Photo of Elina Karokhina and Mikhail Smirnov with the Bride and Groom in the New York Times on March 17, 2017 (wedding fashion section)

Elina Karokhina and Mikhail Smirnov played during Russian-born mezzo-soprano Ksenia Berestovskaya and an American drummer Christopher Oquist's wedding reception at the Russian restaurant Mari Vanna in New York City. Article about that wedding written by VINCENT M. MALLOZZI called "A Pessimist and an Optimist, Building a Life in Sync" appeared in the fashion/wedding section in New York Times on March 17, 2017.

NY Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Ksenia Berestovskaya, Christopher Oquist, wedding reception, Russian restaurant, Mari Vanna, New York City, photo Credit: Jessica Lehrman for the New York Times NY Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Ksenia Berestovskaya, Christopher Oquist, wedding reception, Russian restaurant, Mari Vanna, New York City, photo Credit: Jessica Lehrman for the New York Times The celebration included jugs of vodka and a continuous loop of folk songs from the old country performed by NY Balalaika Duo Mikhail Smirnov and Elina Karokhina. Of her new husband, Ms. Berestovskaya said, "He taught me how to love."  Photo Credit: Jessica Lehrman for The New York Times, NY Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina The wedding celebration at Mari Vanna, a restaurant in the Flatiron district with a heavy Russian accent.  Photo Credit: Jessica Lehrman for The New York Times, NY Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina
The wedding celebration at Mari Vanna, a restaurant in the Flatiron district with a heavy Russian accent. The celebration included jugs of vodka and a continuous loop of folk songs from the old country performed by NY Balalaika Duo Mikhail Smirnov and Elina Karokhina. Of her new husband, Ms. Berestovskaya said, "He taught me how to love." Photo Credit: Jessica Lehrman for The New York Times.

November 28, 2011. Nyack's Blini, Holy Virgin Protection Russian Orthodox Church

It is always fun to play during Bliny Russian Maslenitsa Pancakes Event in Nayck, New York. This colorful Russian Orthodox Event takes place every year at the Holy Virgin Protection Russian Orthodox Church located at 51 Prospect St, Nyack, NY 10960. On November 28, 2011 Musicians of Barynya Balalaika Duo played mix of Russian, Cossack and Gypsy music and songs as well as some classical pieces.

NY Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Nyack, New York, Holy Virgin Protection Russian Orthodox Church, 51 Prospect St, Nyack, NY 10960
NY Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Holy Virgin Protection Russian Orthodox Church, Bliny Event

Temple Israel, JCC of the Greater Five Towns, Long Island, New York

On Saturday, October 29th, 2011, from 8:30pm to 9:45 members of Barynya Balalaika Duo Mikhail Smirnov & Elina Karokhina provided music during Jewish event at the Temple Israel on Long Island. Exact address: JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 140 Central Avenue, Lawrence, New York 11559. Program included Jewish Klezmer music as well as Russian, classical and contemporary pieces.

Barynya Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Long Island, New York, Temple Israel, JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 140 Central Avenue, Lawrence, New York  11559
Barynya Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, Long Island, New York, Temple Israel, JCC of the Greater Five Towns, 140 Central Avenue, Lawrence, New York 11559

April 29th, 2010. Balalaika Piano Duo, wedding ceremony in Boston, MA

Balalaika/Piano Duo led by Elina Karokhina provided music for wedding ceremony on April 29th, 2010 in Boston, MA. The music included The Swan (Le Cygne) from Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saens, "Here Comes The Bride" Wedding March, J.S.Bach - Arioso from Cantata BWV 156 (Adagio), Ave Maria - Schubert, "CANON IN D" by PACHELBEL, WEDDING MARCH by MENDELSSOHN, "CLAIR DE LUNE" by DEBUSSY, and other selections.

Balalaika and Piano Duo, Classical Music for wedding ceremony, Elina Karokhina

Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, New York, 2016 (private party)

NYC Balalaika Duo. Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov
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Concert at the Adult Care Center in Brooklyn, New York

Elina Karokhina, Adult Care Center, Brooklyn, New York

Concert at the Mahwah Public Library in Mahwah, New Jersey

Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Mahwah Public Library, Mahwah, NJ, New Jersey Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Mahwah Public Library, Mahwah, NJ, New Jersey
Concert at the Mahwah Public Library, Mahwah, New Jersey.

Russian balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina, Mahwah, NJ, Mahwah Public Library, New Jersey
Russian balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina, Mahwah, NJ, Mahwah Public Library, New Jersey

Russian garmoshka player/singer Mikhail Smirnov, Mahwah, NJ, Mahwah Public Library, New Jersey
Russian garmoshka player/singer Mikhail Smirnov, Mahwah, NJ, Mahwah Public Library, New Jersey

Anyway Cafe, New York City

On Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 from 8 to 11pm two musicians of Barynya ensemble Elina Karokhina (balalaika), and Mikhail Smirnov (vocal, guitar) played for 3 hours at the Anyway Cafe in East Village, Manhattan. Exact address: Cafe Anyway NYC, 34 East 2nd Street, New York, NY 10003-8909. Phone: (212) 533-3412. Elina and Mikhail played a mix of some modern popular songs, classical pieces, Russian, Cossack, Ukrainian, Jewisjh, Gypsy popular and traditional songs and instrumental numbers on balalaika, garmoshka, and guitar. Music selections included Sabre Dance from "Gayane" by Aram Khachaturian, The Hungarian Dance Number 5 (German: Ungarische Tanze) by Johannes Brahms, Csardas by Vittorio Monti, Paganini's Caprice No. 24, Rondo Alla Turca (Turkish March) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Polonaise No. 13 in A minor, "Pozegnanie Ojczyzny" (Farewell to the Fatherland) by Michal Oginski, Libertango by Astor Piazzolla, J.S. Bach - Suite No. 2 - Badinerie (Joke), Variations on a Theme of Corelli in the Style of Tartini. Composer, Kreisler, Fritz, Marie-Auguste Massacrie-Durand Valse No.1, Op.83 (First Waltz), "Moscow Nights", "Kalinka", "Long Road", "Two Guitars", "Meadowlands", Andreev's Waltz "Daydreams", Russian folk dance "Kamarinskaya", "Somewhere My Love" from "Dr. Zhivago" movie, "The Moon Is Shining Brightly", "The Peddlers", "Yablocko", "Ural Mountains Dance", "Angry Husband", Onegin's Name Day Waltz, Mozart's "Turkish Rondo", "Dark Eyes", "Gypsy Roma Medley", Shostakovich's Waltz #2, "Chardash", Balalaika Medley, "Valenki" (Felt Boots).

Manhattan Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Anyway Cafe, East Village, Cafe Anyway NYC, 34 East 2nd Street, New York, NY 10003-8909,  Phone (212) 533-3412, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya  Russian Music Duo, Balalaika, Garmoshka, Guitar, singers, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina

Barynya Russian Music Duo, Balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina

Barynya Russian Music Duo, Balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina

Barynya Russian Music Duo, Balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina

Barynya Russian Music Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, singer, garmoshka, guitar player

Barynya Russian Music Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, singer, garmoshka, guitar player

Barynya Russian Music Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, singer, garmoshka, guitar player
 

12-08-2012, Russian Tea Room, New York City

12-08-2012, Saturday December 8th 2012, Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov, Russian Tea Room, New York City, The Russian Tea Room 150 W 57th St New York NY 10019
12-08-2012, Russian Tea Room, New York City

 

December 25–27, 2010, Tuen Mun Plaza, Main Atrium, Hong Kong

Barynya Balalaika Duo, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina, December 25–27 2010, Tuen Mun Plaza, Main Atrium, Hong Kong
 
Contact information: email msmirnov@yahoo.com, phone/text: (201)-981-2497.
 

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Contact information: email msmirnov@yahoo.com, phone/text: (201)-981-2497.

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