3 pm Sunday, March 11, 2012: Lensic Performing Arts Center
This art is born of the Russian soul and comes from the Russian heart, which
opens itself up to the world in the best possible way…
The Red Star Red Army Chorus and Dance Ensemble was created in 1978 in Moscow as part of the structure of the Strategic Rocket Forces of the former Soviet Union. The country used the talent and art of the best actors for the organization of leisure and raising the cultural level of soldiers. The Military Ensembles in different times were generated in all kinds of Military Forces, in armies and on fleets. The youngest of the Military Forces of the Former Soviet Ministry of Defense was the Strategic Rocket Forces.
During its long history, the Ensemble has performed for all kinds of audiences, from soldiers' clubs of far away rocket regions to air stations and hospitals of Afghanistan, from the most prestigious concert halls of Moscow and republics of the former Soviet Union to European capitals and Asia. Since1985, the Ensemble has actively toured many countries around the world. With huge success, it represented Russian military art in France, Switzerland, Great Britain and Ireland, Belgium, China, Hong Kong, South Korea,Canada and the United States.
The Red Star Chorus & Dance Ensemble has far exceeded its purpose, given to it before its formation. From a means of army art propaganda, it has turned into a uniquely creative ensemble, the art which is so original that it has survived all the political and economic collisions of the last decades. It still continues to please spectators of all ages and nationalities on different continents.
Santa Fe Program:
United States National Anthem
Russian National Anthem
Military Dance
This humorous dance is about one soldier who overslept a morning warm-up and was noticed by his commander. Before things get serious, some girls show up in their uniforms.
Meadowland
Young soldiers are going to the front to defend their country and say goodbye to their loved ones.
Regimental Polka
At a brief halt on the march, one of the soldiers is playing a joyful melody on the accordion. His fellow soldiers start dancing.
Folk Song, Kalinka
One of the most famous folk songs, Kalinka (Little Snowball Tree) is a small declaration of love dedicated to a snowball tree.
Cossacks' Dance
Cossack warriors ride out on horseback into the steppe lands and begin a competition to show off their strength and valor.
Moscow Nights
This song that is widely associated with Russia tells of love for one's home country.
The Sunset Behind a Mountain
This heroic song about the Patriotic War of 1941-45 has become one of the best-known and best-loved war songs.
Russian Folk Song, My Living Love
For a young man in love there are no obstacles and no borders, even when his sweetheart lives in a distant castle where she is guarded by her parents.
Russian Dance
This dance characterizes the stylistic features of the Russian folk dance. The dance is built on contrasting episodes and unmitigated gaiety. One of its brightest moments is the Finale, which is full of brilliant tricks.
Ukrainian Hopak Dance
The famous Hopak with a lot of tricks and acrobatic elements first appeared as the dance of Cossack warriors but later became one of the most popular Ukrainian folk dances.
Ogonek (Blue Light)
One of the more famous military songs, this describes the feelings of a young girl who was sending her soldier to war.
Russian Folk Song, Korobeiniki
Due to its increasing tempo and the dance style associated with it, this quickly became a popular Russian Folk Song.
Ukrainian Folk Song, Stable The Horses
A group of soldiers come back after a strenuous ride. After they stable the horses, they start celebrating their homecoming, building a new life.
Russian Sailor's Dance
One of the most famous Russian dances based on folk choreographic traditions, this dance is based on competing crews from two different ships and features breathtaking acrobatic tricks and technically complicated elements.
Smuglianka
Written about the Russian Civil War, a young man falls in love with a pretty Moldavian girl and they both join the Partisans.
Russian Military Song, Katusha
This is a Russian wartime song about a girl longing for her beloved, who is away on military service.
Gypsy Romance, Dark Eyes
Gypsies have been wandering for decades in the steppe lands of Southern Russia, and their songs and dances have become inseparable from Russian folklore.
Holiday on the Don River Dance
All the stops are pulled out for the Finale. This composition showcases the virtuosity of the male dancers, the beauty of the girls, and the skill of the chorus and musicians of the ensemble.
$20-$72
For tickets and more info:
505-984-8759 or 505-988-1234
www.redstarensemble.chat.ru
www.ticketssantafe.org
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