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FEBRUARY
Book of the Month
Classical Music
Concerts
Lectures
Movies
Web Site of the Month
BOOK OF THE MONTH
CLASSICAL MUSIC
- Symphony of a Thousand
This is inspired music. It transcends symphonic form to celebrate the “Creative Spirit” of its opening hymn and the redeeming power of love. Mahler said that it came to him as if it had been dictated, a creative outpouring over an astonishing two months. Imagine, he says, the whole universe beginning to sing and resound, and not mere human voices but planets and suns... back to top
CONCERTS
- Blalaika Orchestra in concert
Playing Russian Folk music on authentic folk instruments, the international Sydney Balalaika Orchestra delivers a sparkling performance under the musical direction of Victor Serghie. The orchestra is made up of 27 talented and passionate musicians who share their love for the beauty of true Russian music, where the mellow, melancholic themes are juxtaposed by the lively, energetic melodies... - Balalaika Orchestra in Concert
Sydney’s fiery Russian Folk Instrument orchestra “Balalaika” under the directorship of Victor Serghie performs lively Russian folk music ... - Freeway Groove in concert
Five piece band Freeway Groove featuring jazz singer Tamara , Leon Beshlei on accordion and sax, Don Shields on trumpet, Gordon on drums and Alex Ilyukevich on bass guitar and tuba are playing all time favourites Jazz, Latin, European and much more... back to top
LECTURES
- An afternoon with the Ballets Russes
Join a special lecture and film screening, celebrating the colour and movement of the Ballets Russes. The innovative Russian dance company debuted in Paris in 1909, profoundly affecting many artists of the early 20th century, including Rupert Bunny... back to top
MOVIES
- Little Moscow
Taking out the Best Actress and the Golden Lion Award at the Polish Film Festival, Mala Moskwa takes us back to the Cold War where, a young Soviet officer and a local Polish woman are drawn together by music. Mala Moskwa revolves around the love story between the Russian wife of a Soviet military pilot and a young Polish lieutenant... back to top
WEB SITE OF THE MONTH
- Musical legacy of the Soviet era
The project SovMusic.ru is for everyone interested in the history and culture of the Soviet Union. The website offers over 5,000 free records (all released before 1985) that include patriotic, revolutionary and war songs, Soviet posters and speeches by Lenin, Stalin, Molotov, Khrushev, Gagarin etc... back to top
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COMING SOON...
 Dima Bilan in SydneyCJ Australia present for the fist time in Australia the winner of the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest Dima Bilan and his 12 man entourage… Since 2003, Dima Bilan has released 3 platinum-selling albums, won countless awards, became the first Russian artist ever to win Eurovision and was nominated & won 5th year in a row for best Russian act in MTV European Awards. After working side by side with such names as Timbaland, Nelly Furtado & One Republic, for the first time in his career he is making his way down under. The venue plan: Stalls, Dress CircleStalls: (as of 03.01.10) Row AA sold out
Row BB sold outRow CC sold outRow DD - 1 - 4 and 29, 30 available $135 Row EE - 21 - 24 and 7 - 10 avialable $135 Row A sold out
Row B sold out Tickets are generally available: (Please contact us for specific information on ticket availability as your preferred tickets may have already been sold) Row C (entire row) $125 Row D sold outRow E - F (centre) $125 Rows E - F (sides) $100 Rows G (centre) $100 Rows G - H (sides) $90 Rows H - I (centre) $90 Rows I(sides) $80 Rows J- L (entire rows) $80 Dress Circle: Row A (entire row) $125 Rows B-C (entire rows), D-E (centre) $100 Rows D-E (sides) $90 Rows F(centre) $90 Rows F(sides) $80 Row G (centre)$80 Row G (sides) $60 Rows H-J (entire rows) $55 When: 8 pm, 12 March 2010Where: Science Theatre UNSW Ticket booking: info@russianconnection.com.au
MARCH
Ballet
Classical Music
Concerts
BALLET
- Cinema Live: The Nutcracker
CinemaLive is proud to present The World’s Greatest Ballets series includes high profile performances from La Scala, The Kirov Ballet Company and of course, the Bolshoi Theatre Ballet. All of these beautiful productions are presented in stunning high definition and surround sound... - The Nutcracker
CinemaLive is proud to present The World’s Greatest Ballets series includes high profile performances from The Kirov Ballet Company and the Bolshoi Theatre Ballet. All of these beautiful productions are presented in stunning high definition and surround sound ... back to top
CLASSICAL MUSIC
- The Creative Spirit
With Beethoven’s Prometheus overture, the lyrical heart of Schumann’s concerto, and the impassioned Sixth Symphony of Tchaikovsky, this is a concert of deep sentiment and heightened feelings – music to take you beyond the everyday... back to top
CONCERTS
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