Last night we went against our better judgement and attended the Orchestra at the Grand Philharmonic Hall in downtown Perm. This was against our better judgement because it was so late for us and then we had to make our way home in the dark on public transportation and somehow get Lika to school this morning. Let's just say that Lika is the only one that survived this morning because she was all keyed up about going to the forest to pick mushrooms with the school. That's another story that is just now taking place. Russians love their mushrooms.
This event was called the "Spirit of Tango" and had very little to do with tango in my estimation, but then again I am slightly under educated in this field. It was a wonderful experience and cost all of $8 per ticket.
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| These are the traditional Russian instruments that were used in the orchestra |
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| A standard balalaika - triangular shaped 3-stringed guitar |
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| Special guest from St. Petersburg on the accordian |
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| The hall was like going back in time. Perfect severe Soviet architecture - complete with butt numbing seats in a bright hue I have only seen on tropical fishes |
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| After the production we prepared to catch our tram home |
I am really enjoying your blog. You were on my mind all day today. Blessings to you all.
ReplyDelete~Arlene