Date: March 3rd, 2012
Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Admission: Adult: $7, Children: $3 from 5 to 12, children < 5 - Free
Location: The Egg Theater at the Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY. Underground parking is available.
Objective: To expand the public understanding and appreciation of Russian folk art, traditions and culture. The culture of Russia has been shaped by its long history, unique geography and diverse demography. Because of the gradual accretion of land over several centuries, Russia has over 150 different ethnic groups.
Grand Finale - Description: The final day of the Festival on March 3rd 2012 is a full day of traditional food, music, costumes, exhibits, films, performances and competitions.
The 1st Russian Winter Festival 2009 was a huge success. See photos here. The 2nd Russian Winter Festival 2010 was featured a month of events - art exhibitions, piano competition, film forum and visitors from Tula, Russia. See photos here.
The 4th annual Russian Winter Festival 2012 will be a month-long Festival again. The events slated for the festival included the Fine Art Show by Boris Maslennikov, Tchaikovsky Piano Competition for youth, Russian Poetry Recital Competition, and Grand Finale - final day of the Festival on March 3rd 2012 at The Egg Theater, Albany, NY. Print a Flyer.
A coalition of organizations including the New Russia Cultural Center, WAMC-Northeast Public Radio, Capital Repertory Theater, and the Magic of Music Studio are the sponsors the Russian Winter Festival 2012.
Grand Finale - March 3rd 2012
Location: The Egg Theater, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY.
Inside Activities
Main Stage
12:00pm - 12:30pm Kyrgystan Folk Group
12:35pm - 1:15pm The Kozak Family Trio
1:20pm - 1:40pm Golden Rooster
1:45pm - 2:05pm I.Tikhonenko, A. Durand
2:10pm - 2:45pm The Kozak Family Trio
2:50pm - 3:10pm Golden Rooster
3:15pm - 3:50pm Tchaikovsky Piano Winners
4:00pm - 4:30pm Kyrgystan Folk Group
4:30pm - 4:50pm I.Tikhonenko, A. Durand
4:50pm - 5:25pm The Kozak Family Trio
5:30pm - 6:00pm Kyrgystan Folk Group
Children Activities Area
1:30pm - 3:00pm Poetry Recital Contest
1:00pm - 1:30pm Theatrical Performances:
“The House that Jacob Built”, by S. Marshak
“The Glove”, play by Marina Taborovskaya
Children Craft Table
Exhibitions
“Art of Woodburning and Russian Folklore Illustration”, by
B. Maslennikov
Soviet Propaganda Posters Exhibition
Reenacting a WWII Red Army Association set up
Photo Booth - Dressing Up in Russian Traditional Costumes
Outdoor Activities
11:45am - 12:30pm Ensemble Barynya
1:30pm - 2:15pm Ensemble Barynya
4:00pm - 4:45pm Ensemble Barynya
11:45am - 3:00pm Children Racing Games
12:00pm -2:00pm Horse Wagon Rides
"Art Through Time: Art of Woodburning and Russian Folklore Illustration", Fine Art Exhibit by Boris Maslennikov
The exhibition includes the large group of 15 wood plates. It's a fantasy world of famous Russia Folklore artist Ivan Bilibin, the Russian Golden Age Illustrator of 19th century. Two artists in this exhibit are connected through time portraying the ethereal world of fairytales.
Tchaikovsky Piano Competition
The following children won the third-annual Tchaikovsky Piano Competition 2012
In the Young Tchaikovsky level:
First place: JT Sterle, 10, performed "Sentimental Waltz"
Second place: Hannah Jieun Sohn, 10, performed June "Barcarolle" from "The Seasons."
Third place: Kenneth Yamashita, 9, performed Neapolitan Song from the "Albom for the Young"
In the Apprentice Tchaikovsky level:
First place: Rachel Jisoo Sohn, 12, performed August "Harvest" from "The Seasons."
Second place: Michael Lee, 12, performed October "Autumn Song"
Third place: Robert Willard, 13, performed Nocturne
In the Master Tchaikovsky level:
First place: Jimmy Ding, 16, performed Scene Dansante (Invitation to Trepak)
Second place: Brittany Rose Egnot, 15, performed August "Harvest" from "The Seasons."
Third place: Nathan Figueroa, 15, performed June "Barcarolle" from "The Seasons."
Soviet Propaganda Posters Exhibition "Red and Black on White"
The exhibition presents a composite portrait of Russia during the Soviet era. Russian posters are noteworthy for their powerful graphic design and savvy propaganda. It's also a must for anyone interested in the history of conveying messages through pictures.. These masterpieces of 20th century design were intended to be used and tossed. Instead, they've ended up... on museum walls.
Grand Finale - Russian Festival 2012
Date: March 3rd, 2012
Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: The Egg Theater, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY.
The Kozak Family Trio is a world renowned musical group. Valentina , Alexander and Olyia have been in the United States since 1990. Valentina holds numerous world titles including "Distinguished Artist of Belarus" and the "Best Performer of European Folklore" (Bratislava 1986).
Russian music, dance and song Ensemble Barynya was established in 1991 in New York City. Barynya presents Russian, music, songs, virtuoso performances on balalaika, garmoshka (Russian folk button accordion), balalaika contrabass, bayan accordion, Gypsy guitar.
At the Festival ensemble "Barynya" provided outdoor entertainment for adults and children. Barynya performance included folk music, dancing, costume characters appearances, interaction with public.
The Golden Rooster ensemble was founded in Brooklyn, NY in 1997 by russian folk singer Irina Zagornova in her desire to preserve Russian folk traditions. It's group of 12 kids of different ages. They have been learning to sing and dance traditional russian music using folk instruments such as bayan, balalaika, violin, guitar and other instruments.
The 3rd Rifle Division is a WWII Red Army
reenacting group located in the Northeast United States, with multiple members from the region. They portray a typical squad of a WWII Russian rifle division in both private battles and public displays.
Kyrgyzstan Folk Group
Damira Niiazbekova, Guldzhan Karabaeva, Bakyt Subanov, a folk group from Kyrgyzstan performs traditional Kyrgyzstan songs, dances, poems, and plays kyrgyz folk instrument Komuz.
The craft vendors lending to the authenticity of the Russian Winter Festival are welcome.
Please fill out the Vendors Application Form. Please download the Word document on your computer, save and email it to events@newrussiacenter.org.
Sponsoring the Festival is an excellent way to support our community's cultural landscape as well as build recognition for your organization at the same time.
The levels of sponsorship:
Level: $350 - $449
Recognition: company’s logo in a special section
of the Festival program
Benefits: two complimentary tickets to the Festival.
Level: $500 - $999
Recognition: company’s logo and a business card’s
size ad in the Festival program
Benefits: two complimentary tickets to the Festival.
Level: $1,000 - $1,499
Recognition: company’s logo and 1/3 page ad in
the Festival program, the logo (with hyperlink) on the festival web site
for one year, ending on January 1, 2012.
Benefits: four complimentary tickets to the Festival.
Level: $1,500 +
Recognition: company’s logo and a half page ad
in the Festival program, the logo (with hyperlink) on the festival web
site for one year ending on January 1, 2012, and space to hang your signage
at the Festival grounds.
Benefits: four complimentary VIP All-Event Passes.
Special Events: invitation to The Center’s annual
Donor's dinner.
Your support is very important because it will enhance the Russian Winter Festival’s stature as a regional cultural event. Regardless of the size of your contribution or the motivation behind it, we are grateful for your gift.
Please contact Tanya Lichtenwalter at 518-364-6321 or email
at lichten@newrussiacenter.org