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**************************************************************************** Program biography Red Star Red Army Chorus and Dance Ensemble was created in 1978 in Moscow, in the structure of Strategic Rocket Forces of the former Soviet Union. In caring about support of high battle readiness of army, the great country used talent and art of best actors for organization of leisure and rising of a 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 kind of the Military Forces of the Former Soviet Ministry of Defense was the Strategic Rocket Forces. Since 1985, 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 and Canada. In 1992, the Red Star has toured 65 major American cities to sell-out announcements in Seattle, Chicago, St. Luis, Boston, Miami, and New York, just to name a few. Their debut tour was followed by returns in 1994, 1996, 1998. The Red Star Chorus & Dance Ensemble has much more exceeded its purpose, given to it before its formation. From the means of army art propaganda, it has turned to unique creativity, the art which is so original, that has gone through all kinds of political and economic collisions of the last decades. It still continues to please the spectators of all ages, and nationalities on different continents. This art is born by Russia, by Russian soul, by Russian heart, which has opened up to the world in the best possible way. |
USA 2012 Itinerary
- February 29 – Chico, CA
- March 1 – San Luis Obispo, CA
- March 2 – Marin, CA
- March 3 – San Bernardino, CA
- March 4 – Chandler, AZ
- March 5 – St. George, UT
- March 8 – Provo, UT
- March 10 – Albuquerque, NM
- March 11 – Santa Fe, NM
- March 16 – Kansas City, MO
- March 17 – Lincoln, NE
- March 21 – Mansfield, OH
- March 22 – Jackson, MI
- March 23 – Dearborn, MI
- March 24 – Morgantown, WV
- March 25 – Newport News, VA
- March 27 – Lexington, VA
- March 28 – N. Bethesda, MD
- March 29 – Johnstown, PA
- March 30 – N. Brunswick, NJ
- March 31 – Brooklyn, NY
- April 1 – Bayside, NY
- April 2 – Boston, MA
- April 3 – Worcester, MA
- April 5 – Chicago, IL
- April 9 – Sheboygan, WI
- April 10 – Fond Du Lac, WI
- April 11 – Burlington, IA
- April 12 – Grand Island, NE
- April 13 – Kearny, NE
- April 14 – Dodge City, KS
- April 16 – Grand Junction, CO
- April 17 – Loveland, CO
- April 19 – Rapids City, SD
- April 21 – Virginia, MN
USA 2012 Program
1. United States National Anthem
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2. Russian National Anthem
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3. Military Dance
Not only strong and brave young men serve in the Russian Army, but, also, some pretty girls. This humorous dance is about one soldier who over slept a morning warm-up. Of course, he was noticed by his commander. Before things get too serious, some girls show-up in their uniforms. They all begin to dance.
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4. Meadowland
Music: Leonid Knipper * Words: Victor Gusev
Originally part of Leonid Knipper’s Symphony No. 4 for Choir and Orchestra Ballad of aYoung Soldier, Meadowland (Poliushkopole) has long since become a folk song known to everyone in Russia and abroad. Young soldiers are going to the front to defend their Country and say goodbye to their loved ones. The girls feel sad and start crying while the soldiers sing a song about their long road and the native meadowlands they are to defend.
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5. Regimental Polka
Music: Boris Terentiev * Words: Vladimir Gurian
At a brief halt on the march one of the soldiers is playing a joyful melody on the accordion. His fellow soldiers start dancing. It’s a pity there are no girls around! A young soldier puts a shawl on his head and starts a quick-paced polka.
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6. Folk Song, Kalinka
One of the most famous folk songs, Kalinka (Little Snowball Tree) invariably appears in the repertoire of many choirs and orchestras. It is about a small declaration of love dedicated to a snowball tree. It is especially popular because of its impetuous and light-hearted character, speeding up in the refrain to a frenzied tempo.
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7. Cossacks’ Dance
Cossack warriors ride out on horseback into the steppe lands and begin a competition to show off their strength and valor.
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8. Moscow Nights
Music: Vassily Solovyov-Sedoy * Words: Mikhail Matussovski
The song that is widely associated with Russia tells of love for one’s home country. Not a stir is heard in the garden, everything will be so quiet until morning… “If you only knew how precious they are to me, those Moscow Nights!”
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9. The Sunset Behind a Mountain
Music: Matvei Blanter * Words: Alexei Kovalenko
This heroic song about the Patriotic War of 1941-45 was written by the well-known composer Matvei Blanter, author of the famous Katiusha. It has become one of the best-known and best-loved war songs.
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10. Russian Folk Song, My Living Love
This song became famous around the end of the XIXth century. For a young man in love there are no obstacles, no borders, even when his sweetheart lives in a distant castle, where she is guarded by her parents.
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11. Russian Dance
This choreographic composition, staged in an academic manner, clearly 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 – full of brilliant tricks, ending in a joyous coda.
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INTERMISSION
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1. Ukrainian Hopak Dance
Ukrainian Cossacks were famous not only for military valor but also for virtuoso quick-paced male dances. 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.
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2. Ogonek (Blue Light)
Music: Boris Mokrousov * Words: Mikhail Isakovsky
One of the more famous military songs, Ogonek, describes the feelings of a young girl who was sending her soldier to war. After it was written, it became very popular in concerts dedicated to the memories of the War.
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3. Russian Folk Song, Korobeiniki (Peddlers)
The song "Korobeiniki" is based on a poem with the same name by Nikolay Nekrasov, written and printed in the Russian magazine in 1861. Due to its increasing tempo and the dance style associated with it, it quickly became a popular Russian Folk Song.
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4. Ukrainian Folk Song, Stable The Horses
Like so many Russian songs, the title of this joyful song does not convey its message like its lyrics do. A group of soldiers come back after a strenuous ride. After they stable the horses, they start celebrating their homecoming, building a new life, and, perhaps, starting a family.
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5. Russian Sailor’s Dance (Yablotchko)
One of the most famous Russian dances based on folk choreographic traditions. The music is an arrangement of the well-known Russian sailors’ song Yablotchko (Little Apple). The plot of the dance is based on a competition crews from two different ships. Lyrical episodes give way to breathtaking acrobatic tricks and technically complicated elements.
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6. Smuglianka
Originally, it was written about the Russian Civil War, where the guy falls in love with a pretty Moldavian girl and they both join the partisans. However, it was published much later, so people thought that it was about the plight of the Moldavian people during World War II.
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7. Russian Military Song, Katusha
Music: Matvei Blanter * Words: Mikhail Isakovsky
It is a Russian wartime song about a girl longing for her beloved, who is away on military service. Katusha is also a tender diminutive from the female name Ekaterina: Katya is the nickname and Katusha, a tender diminutive. During the War, it gave the name to “Katusha” rocket launchers that were built and fielded by the Red Army in World War II.
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8. Gypsy Romance, Dark Eyes (Ochi Chornye)
Gypsies have been wandering for decades in the steppe lands of Southern Russia, and their songs and dances have become inseparable from Russian folklore. One gypsy romance, Dark Eyes, is known all over the world. “Dark eyes, passionate eyes. How I love you, how I fear you…You have brought my life to an end, oh dark eyes!”
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9. Holiday on the Don River Dance
As you would imagine, all stops are pulled out for the Finale. This composition showcases a virtuosity of male dancers, the beauty of the girls, the chorus and musicians of the ensemble. Everyone participates in this joyful holiday-spirited dance.
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program is subject to change
USA 2012 Technical rider
LOCAL PRESENTER AGREES TO FURNISH AT OWN EXPENSE:
STAGE REQUIREMENTS: The entire stage, including off-stage areas, must be cleared of any obstructions, scenery, platforms, furniture, etc. before the arrival of the company. Stage, dressing rooms and all related areas must be warm (minimum 72 degrees Fahrenheit) with no blowing air. Stage floor must be or resilient wood. Under no circumstances can floor be of wood laid directly over concrete. The stage must be free of any protrusions, deep grooves or crevices, and must be mopped with warm water (no soap) prior to company’s arrival. If available, a ballet floor cover is ideal (and essential for polished surface). If dancers perform on the stage’s natural surface, they may choose to use rosin on their shoes and slippers for extra traction. If available, the main downstage traveling curtain will also be used.
FLAGS: The Company will have two large flags (American and Russian) to hang from above. Please make sure that you will have that capability. Flags are approximately 10 x 15.
CHORAL RISERS: Two (2) straight rows of risers are required for the chorus of the company to accommodate thirty six (32) singers.
CHAIRS: Musicians of the orchestra will require nineteen (18) armless chairs.
MUSIC STANDS: The Company requires sixteen (16) music stands.
BASS GUITAR AMPS: The Company requires a stage amplifier for a bass guitar.
LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS: The Company will use all available lighting, which should be in good working order. Company suggests regular concert lighting (60% gelled) for the big ensemble numbers and Fresnels and Lekos to create a “mood” for smaller specialty numbers and soloists. These can be determined at the company stage rehearsal prior to the performance. If such a facility does not exist, then stationary spots can be used, and trained on the backdrop. Two follow-spots are recommended for soloists’ numbers of the program. Blackouts will be necessary for a few dances in the program.
SOUND REQUIREMENTS: The Company performs to live music. Two (2) wireless microphones, if necessary, will be required for vocal soloists, as well as sound support for the orchestra in the venues where natural acoustics call for it. Please provide all the necessary wiring connections. A local sound technician, familiar with the hall’s system, should be on hand to assist when the Company arrives.
SET-UP / REHEARSAL REQUIREMENTS: Hall must be available for set-up and rehearsal 3 hours prior to the doors opening to the public. The Company does not require more than two (2) people to assist with load-in and / or load-out, as well as 1 lighting person, 1 stage manager, 1assistant, and 1 sound person.
DRESSING ROOM REQUIREMENTS: The Company requires one (1) large dressing room to accommodate musicians, one (1) large room for male singers, one (1) large room for female singers, one (1) large dressing room to accommodate female dancers, one (1) large dressing room to accommodate male dancers, one (1) small dressing room for Artistic Director, and one (1) small dressing room for the road staff. An area for ironing of costumes is required. If possible, this area should be close to the stage. Rooms must be clean, well lit, heated or cooled as necessary, and equipped with tables, chairs, mirrors and hanging racks or hooks for clothes. Clean, well-supplied bathroom facilities must be adjacent or nearby. Please provide lots of paper towels for dancers at rehearsals and performances.
TICKETS: 8 complimentary tickets in prime locations to be available to management. Any unused tickets will be returned within 48 hours prior to the performance.
PROGRAMS:
a) The program for the concert will be selected by mutual agreement between the Company and presenter. The program is subject to change.
b) Presenter agrees, at its own expense, to print and distribute a sufficient quantity of house programs for the concert(s), including the program copy furnished by the Company.
c) The program copy to be furnished by the Company for house program includes: billing of Company, conductor and soloist, list of compositions to be performed, program credits and restrictions (see below), program notes, biographies of Company, conductor and soloist, and listing of Company personnel (musicians, dancers and singers) and Company’s executive staff. All brochures, advertising and programs shall state: "Programs and artists subject to change without notice." Any program change shall be without penalty or fee reduction to Company.
d) Presenter agrees to furnish advance proof of house programs not less than two weeks before concert for Company's approval as to page format and credits.
e) Presenter agrees to furnish a sufficient number of house programs for Company prior to concert and 10 copies of printed house program for Company’s archives to be delivered to Company's librarian backstage before start of concert. Presenter will also furnish 2 copies of all posters and other materials used in the promotion of the concert, including advertising and reviews.
PROGRAM CREDITS:
a) Presenter agrees to provide appropriate credit to any tour sponsor(s) or underwriter(s), whether a commercial or non-commercial organization(s), such credit to appear in all advertising display materials and house program in form and substance as requested by Company.
b) Presenter agrees to print credit lines, as submitted by Company, on program page including, but not limited to tour sponsor(s), recording companies and tour management.
HOUSE PROGRAMS: House programs should give credits to the Company, Military Officials, and Production as per information provided for house programs.
PRODUCTION:
World Touring Entertainment
Leonid Fleishaker, Producer
12 Nicola Lane, Nesconset, NY 11767, USA
Tel: 631-838-5658 * Fax: 631-980-7867
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RESTRICTIONS:
a) Presenter agrees that no concert is to be recorded, broadcast, televised or photographed or otherwise extended beyond the auditorium without the prior written consent of Company and will take all reasonable measures to assure that there will be no violation of this provision.
b) Presenter agrees to include in printed program and on program page the statement:
"The photographing or sound recording of this concert or possession of any device for such photographing or sound recording is prohibited."
c) In the event that Company wishes to have concert recorded, broadcast, televised or otherwise extended beyond the auditorium, Presenter agrees to make the auditorium available for the installation, operation and removal of all necessary facilities. All costs relative to such installation, operation and removal shall be borne by Company and Presenter shall not receive any fee, remuneration or compensation for any such extension of concert.
d) Presenter agrees not to arrange any open rehearsal without Company's written agreement.
HOSPITALITY: Please provide the following hospitality for roughly 80 people (exact numbers to be advised as far in advance as possible):
- Deli tray with assorted meats, cheeses, breads and rolls
- Vegetables and whole fruit
- Hot coffee (regular and decaf with milk, cream, sugar and sugarless sweetener)
- Tea assortment with hot water (with honey and lemon)
- Bottled water
Hospitality should be available upon Company’s arrival at the hall. In cases where the Company has a morning rehearsal and evening performance, a revised hospitality list will be provided.
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: A security person is required backstage, from the company’s arrival to departure, to monitor dressing rooms during a performance.
PARKING REQUIREMENTS: Parking for two (2) buses, as close to the stage entrance as possible, will be required.
RECEPTIONS / INTERVIEWS: The Company is always happy to fulfill reception requests, where the travel schedule permits. It is suggested that all requests for such functions be cleared through New York office well in advance of the company’s appearance.
SALES: The Company will be selling some concessions before the performance, during intermission, and after performance. It would be appreciated if the company is provided with one (1) long table and two (2) chairs placed in the lobby.
ACCEPTED BY LOCAL PRESENTER:
Name:___________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________
Date:____________________________________________
