Musicians and dancers of Moscow Gypsy Army (Irina Zagornova, Natasha Smirnov, Svetlana Yankovskaya, Gennady Gutkin, Lev Zabeginsky, Mikhail Smirnov, Leonid Bruk, Sergey Riabtsev, and Yuriy Vodolaga performed every night from June 3rd, 1998 through January 1, 1999 at the Cabaret Moscow located on the corner of Lexington Avenue and 54th Street in New York City. Exact address: 137 East 55th Street, New York, NY. Program the show included "I am walking in Moscow", "There is no grief", "Saturday Affair", "Barynya", "Tongue twister", "From the evening, from the midnight". "Terek River Cossack dance", "Klezmer violin extravaganza", "Nane Tsokha" (Gypsy). "Tilima" (Gypsy). "Those Were The Days". "Dark Eyes". "Two Guitars". "Shatritsa", "The Creek", "Marusya One, Two, Three", "At the Blacksmith's", and "New York, New York".
"I walk down the Moscow’s streets" - famous Russian tune from the early 60th performed by the Russian Folk Band: Gennady Gutkin (bayan), Lev Zabeginsky (balalaika), Sergey Riabtsev (violin) and Leo Bruk (balalaika base).
"Saturday affair" - jocose folk Russian song about the the young girl who explains to her boyfriend how he should behave. She says "you have to bring me lots of presents, take me out all the time, you should not kiss me, but only hug.". Performed by Irina Zagornova, Natasha Smirnov, Misha Smirnov and Russian Folk Band: Gennady Gutkin (bayan), Lev Zabeginsky (balalaika), Sergey Riabtsev (violin) and Leo Bruk (balalaika base).
"From the evening…" - cossacks playful song and danceperformed by Irina Zagornova, Natasha Smirnov, Misha Smirnov and Russian Folk Band: Gennady Gutkin (bayan), Lev Zabeginsky (balalaika), Sergey Riabtsev (violin) and Leo Bruk (balalaika base).
"Marusya, 1,2,3!!!" - an old Ukrainian folk song performed by Irina Zagornova, Natasha Smirnov, Misha Smirnov and Russian Folk Band: Gennady Gutkin (bayan), Lev Zabeginsky (balalaika), Sergey Riabtsev (violin) and Leo Bruk (balalaika base).
Tongue twister Siberian song "Natalia" - a young man falls in love with so awesome a beautyNatalia. In jest he thinks to kill himself, then he rethinks to kill her. Moral is the knife is broken, the pitchfork is bent and Natalia is still alive. . Performed by Misha and Natasha Smirnov
Violin extravaganza - performed by Sergey Riabtsev and Russian Folk Band: Gennady Gutkin (bayan), Lev Zabeginsky (balalaika) and Leo Bruk (balalaika base).
"Tilima, Tilima" and "By the long road" - folk Gypsy songs and dances Performed by Svetlana Yankovskaya
"There is no grief" - famous Russian romance performed by Irina Zagornova and Russian Folk Band: Gennady Gutkin (bayan), Lev Zabeginsky (balalaika), Sergey Riabtsev (violin) and Leo Bruk (balalaika base).
Two guitars" and "The Creek" - an old gypsy folk songs and dances performed by Svetlana Yankovskaya
"At the Blacksmith’s" - authentic blacksmith's work song accompanied by authentic Russian rhythmic folk instruments performed by Irina Zagornova, Natasha Smirnov, Misha Smirnov and and Russian Folk Band: Gennady Gutkin (bayan), Lev Zabeginsky (balalaika), Sergey Riabtsev (violin) and Leo Bruk (balalaika base).
"The Moon is shining" - well known Russian folk tune. Balalaika solo performed by Lev Zabeginsky and the Russian Folk Band.
Russian Medley: "Moscow Nights" (Popular Russian lyric), "Katiusha"(Popular Song from the period of W.W.II) and Russian folk dance "Kalinka" performed by Yuriy Vodolagaand Russian Folk Band: Gennady Gutkin (bayan), Lev Zabeginsky (balalaika), Sergey Riabtsev (violin) and Leo Bruk (balalaika base).
Gypsy, Russian, Cossacks, Klezmer and Ukrainian music
ENGLISH
I am walking in Moscow There is no grief Saturday Affair Barynya Tongue twister From the evening, from the midnight Terek River Cossack dance Klezmer violin extravaganza Nane Tsokha (Gypsy) Tilima (Gypsy) Those Were The Days Dark Eyes Two Guitars Shatritsa The Creek Marusya One, Two, Three... At the Blacksmith's
RUSSIAN
A Ya Idu, Shagayu Po Moskve Shto Nam Gore Subboteya Baryniya Skorogovorka So Vechyora, S Polunochi Lezginka Skripach na Kryshe Nane Tsokha Tilima Dorogoi Dlinnoyu Ochi Chernye Dve Gitary Shatritsa Rucheyok Marusya Raz, Dva, Tree Vo Kuznitse
Russian, Cossacks, Klezmer and Ukrainian music and dance video
I am walking in Moscow (A Ya Idu, Shagayu Po Moskve) famous Russian tune from the early 60th Russian movie
"Saturday Affair" (Subboteya) The young girl explains to her boyfriend that they should not kiss, but only hug
Russian folk song and dance BARYNYA withfoot stomping
Tongue twister song NATALIA A young man falls in love with awesome beauty Natalia. In jest he thinks to kill himself, then he rethinks to kill her. But the knife is broken, the pitchfork is bent and Natalia is still alive.
So Vechora, S Polunochi Russian folk song and dance "From the evening, from the midnight"
Lezginka Terek River Cossack dance
"Marusya, 1,2,3!!!" Ukrainian marching song Performed by Russian folk singers Natasha Smirnov, Irina Zagornova, Misha Smirnov and Russian folk band: balalaika - Lev Zabeginsky, balalaika-contrabass - Leonid Bruk, violin - Sergey Riabtsev, bayan - Gennady Gutkin. Cabaret Moscow, New York City
"At the Blacksmith's" Authentic blacksmith's work song accompanied by rhythmic folk instruments. Performed by Russian folk singers Natasha Smirnov, Irina Zagornova, Misha Smirnov and Russian folk band: balalaika - Lev Zabeginsky, balalaika-contrabass - Leonid Bruk, violin - Sergey Riabtsev, bayan - Gennady Gutkin. Cabaret Moscow, New York City
Сoncert with legendary Zhenya Shevchenko, Kaye PLayhouse, New York City
Private party in the wilds of Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania
Graduation party, Great Neck, Long Island, New York
Vasiliy Yankovic-Romani led the group to present traditional Gypsy (Romani) songs, instrumental numbers and dances in Great Neck, Long Island (New York) on Sunday, May 22nd, 2016, from 3 to 7pm during graduation party. Program of performance included "Hey, Romale", "Dark Eyes", "Kai One", "Two Guitars", "Shatritsa", "Vengerka", "Mato", "Chardash", "Ручеёк", "Мохнатый шмель", "Mardjandja", "Long Road" (Дорогой длинною), and other Gypsy favorites. Vasiliy performed with balalaika virtuoso Elina Karokhina, dancer Alisa Egorova, and singer/guitar/accordion player Mikhail Smirnov.
Moscow Gypsy Army led by singer Vasily Yankovich-Romani at the Carnegie Hall in New York City on Thursday, September 29th, 2016 at 8PM. OPENING NIGHT featuring FRANK LONDON, BAD BUKA, MOSCOW GYPSY ARMY, KALIN IVANOV, ELLINA GRAYPEL, ANNA VOEVODA, GREECE ELENIKA, ALESSANDRA BELLONI, MAGGES. Conducted by ALEKSANDR ANISIMOV.
Moscow Gypsy Army on the stage of the Carnegie Hall in New York City Mikhail Smirnov, Vasily Yankovich-Romani, Elina Karokhina
Staten Island Gypsy Trio, 60th Birthday party, Russian Gypsy dancers, musicians, singers, Chinar On The Island Restaurant
Musicians, singers, and dancers of Moscow Gypsy Army performed one hour show during Russian 60th birthday party on Saturday, August 24th, 2019, 8pm at the Chinar On The Island restaurant on Staten Island, NY. Cast of performers included singer/7 string guitar player Vasiliy, singer / 6 string guitar player Mikhail, singer/dancer Valentina. Program of the performance included "Kai One", "2 guitars" ("Две гитары"), "Shatritsa", "Joseph-Joseph", "Vengerka", "Mato", "Mardjandja", "Dark Eyes" ("Очи чёрные"), "Long Road" ("Дорогой длинною"), "За дружеской беседою", "Эй, ямщик, гони-ка к Яру", "Мохнатый шмель", "Цыганская фантазия" (инструментальный номер), "Не будите", "Нанэ Цоха", "Чардаш" (инструментальный номер), "Бирюзовые златы колечки", "Как цветок душистый" (цыганская величальная), "Только раз" (романс), "Пропил Мишка", "Что мне горе", "Gypsy Medley" (Попурри), "Сердце на снегу", "Мы на лодочке катались", and other Gypsy Roma (Romani), songs, music, and dances. The company also presented several Russian, Ukrainian, and Moldovian songs, as well as some classical music, and internationally known hits.
Wedding at the Waldorf Astoria, New York City
Fort Harrison Hotel, Clearwater, Florida
Reception at the Consulate-General of Russia in New York City
Russian restaurant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cafe Gallery, Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, New York
Heritage Day Festival at the North Brunswick Community Park, New Jersey
"Moscow Gypsy Army" presented a program of traditional Gypsy (Romani), Ukrainian, and Russian songs, instrumental numbers and dances on Saturday, September 24, 2016 during Heritage Day Festival at the North Brunswick Community Park in North Brunswick, New Jersey. Exact address: T2053 U.S. 130, North Brunswick, NJ 08902. Cast of performers: Vassiliy Yancovic-Romani, Alisa Egorova, Mikhail Smirnov, Elina Karokhina. Program of performance included "Dark Eyes", "Kalinka", "Mato", "Pidmanoola", "Two Guitars", "Shatritsa", "Chardash", "Мохнатый шмель", "Mardjandja", "Long Road" ("Дорогой длинною"), "Kai Yone", "Jelem" and other selections. Some of the guests participated in singing and dancing.
Tribeca Film Festival, Seasars Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, July 2010
Dancers Andrei Ivanov and Anya Zeenenko in Atlantic City, New Jersey during Tribeca Cinema Series (Tribeca Film Festival) promotional event at the Seasars Atlantic City.
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Concert at the Penn State University in Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Three musicians of Moscow Gypsy Army (Leonid Bruk, Elina Karokhina, and Mikhail Smirnov) performed one hour concert at the Penn State University in Hazleton, Pennsylvania (Slusser Bazyck Bldg, 76 University Drive, Hazleton, PA 18202) on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Program of performance included songs and music of Russian Gypsies such as Long Road, Shatritsa, Dark Eyes, Vengerka, and other selections.
New York Chapter of National Association of Catering Executive event at the Firebird
Two musicians (Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov) and singer Jenya Zolotariova of Moscow Gypsy Army team performed during New York Chapter of NACE (National Association of Catering Executive) event at The Firebird restaurant located in Hell's Kitchen area in NYC, exact address: 365 West 46 Street, New York, NY on Tuesday, October 18th 2011.
Birthday party in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday, September 12th, 2020
Two musicians (Elina Karokhina, Mikhail Smirnov) and dancer Alisa Egorova performed during Birthday party in Brooklyn, New York on September 12th, 2020. The presentation included songs, dances, and music (Shatritsa, Tsyganskaia Velichal'naia, Vykradu, Mokhnatyi Shmel', Kak Tsvetok Dushistyi, Dark Eyes, Two Guitars, and other selections).
03-15-2020. 60th Birthday party at the Encore Restaurant in Brooklyn, New York
On March 15th, 2020 around 7pm dancers, singers, and musicians of New York based Russian Gypsy ensemble Moscow Gypsy Army provided one hour show during private 60th Birthday party in Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn. Exact address of the venue: Restaurant Encore, 10007 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11209. The party took place just a few days before the Covid-19 lockdown. It was one of the last parties before all crazy events occured. All guests and waiters were talking about upcoming lockdown, lack of masks, and related issues. Musicians and dancers did their best to take everybody's thoughts off the scary subjests. Performance was about 45 min long.
An evening of Gypsy songs and music at the Anyway Cafe in New York City
On Saturday, February 8th, 2020 Cafe Anyway in New York City hosted an event called "Manhattan Gypsy Nights". From 8pm to 12 midnight Vasily Yankovic, Elina Karokhina and Mikhail Smirnov performed an array of Gypsy Roma songs and music in colorfull East Village neighborhood of Manhatten. Exact address of the venue: Anyway Cafe NYC, 34 E 2nd St, New York, NY 10003.
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.
June 12th, 2022. Birthday party at Ponte Vecchio restaurant, Bay Ridge area of Brooklyn, New York
Dancer Alisa Egorova, singer and musician Mikhail Smirnov, musicians Elina Karokhina and bizzare Gypsy Fortune Teller Costumer Character entertained guests during Russian birthday party at the Ponte Vecchio on Sunday, June 12th, 2022. Performance took place at the backyard of popular Italian restaurant in Bay Ridge area of Brooklyn, New York. About 25 guests attended the event. Артисты цыганского хора «АЙ НЭ-НЭ» Ляли Пшеничной поздравили именинника, попели любимые цыганские песни, поиграли цыганскую венгерку, повеселили гостей и пофотографировались с виновником торжества.
June 11th, 2022. Birthday party in Morganville, New Jersey
Dancer Maija, singer Natasha, musicians Mikhail and Elina provided show during Birthday party in Morganville, New Jersey on Saturday, June 11th, 2022. Performance took place at the backyard of large private house. About 50 guests attended the event. Цыганский хор «АЙ НЭ-НЭ» Ляли Пшеничной из Бруклина в этот вечер был словно ЯРКИЙ ФЕЙЕРВЕРК! Артисты буквально взорвали вечеринку своим неожиданным появлением. Они подняли всем настроение на первой секунде, а цыганские песни и танцы зарядили задором так, что гостям было невозможно удержаться, и они бросились в пляс. Праздник получился незабываемо-ярким. Даже главная (но не единственная) именинница, которой, кстати, в тот день исполнилось 93 года, поднялась, чтобы потанцевать с родственниками и гостями.
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