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♫ Russian folk singer Irina Zagornova from New York

Russian folk, Cossack, Gypsy singer Irina Zagornova is a native of Russia. Irina graduated with high level honors from the Musorgsky College of Russian music in St. Petersburg. Currently based in Brooklyn, New York.

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Russian folk singer Irina Zagornova
Russian folk singer Irina Zagornova

Mikhail Gorbachev's Liberty Medal Award Gala
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA

Mikhail Gorbachev's Liberty Medal Award Gala 2008 Ensemble Barynya performed during diner Gala after the Liberty Medal 2008 was presented to former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev by President George H.W. Bush. Official ceremony took place on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at The National Constitution Center located at 525 Arch St. on Philadelphia’s Independence Mall... letter of recommendation.

Eight Barynya dancers, four musicians and three singers entertained a black-tie dinner for more than 1,000 guests. Audience included President George H. W. Bush, Tom Brokaw, Dikembe Mutumbo and Van Cliburn. Barynya performed both concert music and dance throughout the evening. President's Bush and Gorbachev were thrilled. World known concert pianist Van Cliburn shake hands with the balalaika virtuoso Lev Zabeginsky. MC of the evening, American television journalist Tom Brokaw, used one of our microphones to do the toasts. He was standing next to Barynya musicians on the stage.

Barynya performers: Mikhail Smirnov (garmoshka, guitar, vocals), Alex Siniavski (balalaika, Gypsy guitar), Leonid Bruk (balalaika-contrabass), Lev Zabeginsky (balalaika), Yan Khmel (bayan); singers: Alexander Menshikov, Irina Zagornova and Diana Bruk; dancers: Anna Brovkina, Valentina Kvasova, Natalia Ejova, Olga Chpitalnaia, Andrei Kisselev, Ilia Pankratov, Vitaly Verterich and Alexey Maltsev.

Barynya at Mikhail Gorbachev's Liberty Medal Award Gala 2008
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Highland Park, New Jersey, January 13, 2007

Ensemble Barynya performance in Highland Park, New Jersey, USA January 2007
View all videos from concert on Saturday, January 13th, 2007 at Highland Park High School, 431 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, New Jersey, USA

Irina was studied folk singing and classical piano.  She has performed as a featured artist with various ensembles in Russia, USA, Denmark, Germany, Yugoslavia and many other countries.

Russian folk ensemble Barynya and Irina Zagornova Russian folk ensemble Barynya and Irina Zagornova Russian folk ensemble Barynya and Irina Zagornova Russian folk ensemble Barynya and Irina Zagornova
"There is no grief" ("Shto Nam Gore") video sample

As an expert in Russian musical folklore, Irina sings in the authentic Russian "open-throat" style characteristic of Russian Folk Singing and has collected material on several expeditions throughout Russia.

Irina Zagornova with Russian folk Ensemble: Natasha Smirnov, Svetlana Yankovskaya, Gennady Gutkin, Lev Zabeginsky, Misha Smirnov, Leon Bruk, Sergey Riabtsev and Yuriy Vodolaga Irina Zagornova with Russian folk Ensemble: Natasha Smirnov, Svetlana Yankovskaya, Gennady Gutkin, Lev Zabeginsky, Misha Smirnov, Leon Bruk, Sergey Riabtsev and Yuriy Vodolaga Irina Zagornova with Russian folk Ensemble: Natasha Smirnov, Svetlana Yankovskaya, Gennady Gutkin, Lev Zabeginsky, Misha Smirnov, Leon Bruk, Sergey Riabtsev and Yuriy Vodolaga
Russian folk singer Irina Zagornova at Russian Cabaret "Moscow"
with Russian-Gypsy folk dance and music Ensemble
New York City, New York, USA

Her ebullient personality and dynamic stage presence are exceptionally well-suited to the playful manner in which these humorous love songs are traditionally performed.

Russian garmoshka player Mikhail Smirnov, psychotherapist 
Anatoliy Kashpirovskiy, singer Irina Zagornova
accordionist Mikhail Smirnov, psychotherapist Anatoliy Kashpirovskiy, singer Irina Zagornova

Irina Zagornova has particularly excelled in the genre known as chastushki, or ditties.

Russian folk singer Irina Zagornova with Russian folk Ensemble Russian folk singer Irina Zagornova with Russian folk Ensemble
Russian folk singer Irina Zagornova is performing
famous traditional Russian romance "There is no grief"
Maslenitsa - Russian Pancake Feast
Nyack, New York State

As the Independent of London described one of Irina's resent performances, "There was no ignoring Irina.  She heralled her entry on the stage with sudden high yelp...and there she is...warbling and tap dancing with merry abandon to the joyful strains of her bayan accompanist.  Irina has us all spellbound.

Irina Zagornova with Russian folk Ensemble: Natasha Smirnov, Svetlana Yankovskaya, Gennady Gutkin, Lev Zabeginsky, Misha Smirnov, Leon Bruk, Sergey Riabtsev and Yuriy Vodolaga Irina Zagornova with Russian folk Ensemble: Natasha Smirnov, Svetlana Yankovskaya, Gennady Gutkin, Lev Zabeginsky, Misha Smirnov, Leon Bruk, Sergey Riabtsev and Yuriy Vodolaga
Russian folk singer Irina Zagornova at Russian Cabaret "Moscow"
with Russian-Gypsy folk dance and music Ensemble
New York City, New York, USA

Most recently, Ms. Zagornova toured the US with the group"Russian Tornado" and Mannheim Steamroller.  As always, she shared the stage with her daughter and fellow singer Diana.

Russian folk singer Irina Zagornova with Russian folk Ensemble Russian folk singer Irina Zagornova with Russian folk Ensemble
Russian folk singer Irina Zagornova is performing
famous traditional Russian romance "There is no grief"
Maslenitsa - Russian Pancake Feast
Nyack, New York State

Her repertoire includes dances, musical games and folk rituals as well as the best-known Russian folk songs.  Irina Zagornova and her group, Slavic Echoes, is available for concerts, festivals, as private functions.

Irina Zagornova with Russian folk Ensemble: Natasha Smirnov, Svetlana Yankovskaya, Gennady Gutkin, Lev Zabeginsky, Misha Smirnov, Leon Bruk, Sergey Riabtsev and Yuriy Vodolaga
Russian folk singer Irina Zagornova,
Russian folk duo Misha and Natasha from Russia
performing Russian folk songs
Kalilnka, Katyusha, Moscow Nights
New York City, New York, USA

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