2001, December 27, at St.James the Just Orthodox Church.
Winter Concert. Collection of holiday music, Russian romance, opera and spiritual selections.
2002, May 7, at Wilda Marston Theater (Loussac Library)
2002, May 14, at University of Alaska (UAA) Arts Building, Recital Hall.
Spring Concert, a variety of choral music.
2002, December, at UAA Arts Building, Recital Hall.
Russian Christmas, featuring Russian and American Musical Selections.
2003, May 16 and May 18, at UAA Arts Building, Recital Hall.
Spring Program of Russian Folk and Classical music, featuring excerpts from "Fiddler on the roof".
2003, December 21, at UAA Arts Building, Recital Hall.
Russian Christmas, featuring Russian and American Musical Selections.
2004, May 8 at at Wilda Marston Theater (Loussac Library),
2004, May 11, at St.Patrick's Church,
2004, May 14, at First Presbyterian Church of Wasilla,
2004, May 16, at UAA Arts Building, Recital Hall.
Joint performance with Sharomov Vocal Ensemble
from Novosibirsk, Russia,
www.sharomov.org
.
2004, November 18, at Wilda Marston Theater (Loussac Library),
2004, November 20, at First Presbyterian Church of
Wasilla.
Sounds of Russia, new program of famed Russian
music. Under the baton of guest conductor
Olga Alkhimova from St. Peterburg, Russia.
2005, January 12, at UAA Arts Building, Recital Hall.
History of Russian Vocal Music music.
Two of Russia's leading
vocalists, soprano Olga Ossipova and baritone Pavel Sharomov,
accompanied by Freya Wardlaw-Bailey, piano, introduced to
the rich history of Russia's vocal classics in an informance recital.
2005, January 15 and 16, at UAA Arts Building, Recital Hall.
Midwinter-Spring Concert.
Rich and haunting harmonies of Russian
sacred music, the gentle melodies of ancient carols, and the brilliance of
cherished folk songs. By RACS and guest artists from Novosibirsk, Russia:
Conductor Pavel Sharomov and Olga Ossipova, soprano.
2005, May 14, at Pioneer Park Centennial Center Theatre,
Fairbanks;
May 20 and 22, UAA Arts Building, Recital Hall.
Music Without Borders
.
Joint performance of RACS and
Sharomov Vocal Ensemble from Novosibirsk, Russia.
Conductor - Pavel Sharomov.
2006, January 26
, at
First Presbyterian Church of Wasilla,
2006, January 28, at UAA Arts Building, Recital Hall,
2006, January 29, at UAA Arts Building, Recital Hall.
River of Songs.
Russian and American songs featuring rivers.
Conducted by Pavel Sharomov, Novosibirsk, Russia;
Accompanied by Janet Carr-Campbell
;
Guest performer: Elena Zabarskaya, soprano,
Novosibirsk, Russia.
RACS - Russian American Colony Singers
Address: P. O. Box 770787, Eagle River, Alaska 99577, U.S.A.
All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2000-2009.
Conductor -
Pavel Sharomov,
Honored Artist of Russia
RACS Art Director -Zlata Lund
RACS President -Meg Girard
Русский Хор на Аляске
ABOUT RACS
The Russian American Colony Singers (RACS) is a non-profit 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) organization of singers headquartered in south central Alaska, primarily Anchorage, that rehearses and performs choral literature with a unique emphasis on Russian music in various idioms, folk, classical, and religious.
Half or more of the singers are of Russian background with training in various aspects of vocal music. This repertoire is unique in American choral life, since many conductors do
not have the skill and interest to take on music performed in Russian or other languages in the Russian language family.
As a result there is a wide variety and rich tradition of vocal music in the Russian genre that is not available to American audiences. Alaska, with its history as a Russian colony from 1741 to 1867, is in a unique position to host and nurture a singing group with ability to perform this body of literature.
With the modern wave of Russian immigrants into Alaska, it is estimated there are now 2000 residents in the Anchorage area alone which are of Russian background, many of whom are uniquely qualified to present Russian music in the tradition and style in which it was conceived and performed. Your interest in and support of this group, whether financially or as concert patrons, is most appreciated.
HISTORY OF RACS PERFORMANCES
2006, May 12, at St. Patrick's Church, Anchorage.
The World of Folk
.
Russian and American Songs.
Conducted by Pavel Sharomov, Novosibirsk, Russia.
Accompanied by Janet Carr-Campbell.
Featuring guest artists:
- Elena Zabarskaya (Novosibirsk, Russia);
- Rusian folk dance group "SUDARUSHKA";
- Traditional Scottish and Irish Songs by "ROGUES & WENCHES".
Sponsored and refreshments by "KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS".
Let There Be Peace
on Earth.
Joint RACS - Sharomov Ensemble performance.
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here
to watch and hear the musical announcement.
Concert in the memory of Lend Lease .
2006, November 10.
Koot's Goes Classical
An evening of
Classical Russian Culture, Food, Music
and auction featuring the Russian American Colony Singers.
At Chilkoot Charlie's,
Russian Room & Museum
.
Anchorage, Alaska, Recital Hall.
5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CONCERTS
Conducted by Pavel Sharomov, Russia.
Accompanied by Janet Carr-Campbell.
Featuring guest artists:
- Elena Zabarskaya (Novosibirsk, Russia)
- Inti-nan Ensemble (South America):
William A. Urena from Bolivia,
Nico Torres from Peru,
Vickie Delgado from Alaska,
Bolivar Cruz from Ecuador.
SOUL FOOD, FROM FOLK SONGS TO OPERA
2007, February 17, 24, 25 at Wild Berry Theater
New series of concerts by Russian American Colony Singers and guest performers. Audience members will enjoy selections from two operas: “Porgy and Bess”, written by George Gershwin, and “Prince Igor”, by Alexander Borodin.
2007, March 1 at the UAA Recital Hall
RACS presents the Sharomov Vocal Ensemble and local octet Camerata Otto directed by Dennis Goff.
2007, October 19 and 20
at Wild Berry Theater.
Enjoy the timeless music of the Great
Peter Tchaikovsky.
With the guest artists
- Anastasia Jamieson, Soprano
- Elena Zabarskaya, Soprano
- Stephen Sulich, Pianist
ANCHORAGE-VLADIVOSTOK
September 22 and 23, 2008
Pushkinski Theater, Vladivostok, Russia
April 17 & 18, 2009
at Wild Berry Theater, Anchorage.
Happy Birthday to you, Alaska, the Beautiful,
Majestic, and Generous!
May you embrace your diversity and prosper!
The Russian American Singers and their guests
celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Alaska's Statehood and tell Alaska's story through songs and dance.
September 12, 2009
at the Discovery Theater.
Guest appearances by Lena Lukina, violin, Dewey Whetsell, saxophone, Underground Dance Company, Schekherezada Belly Dancers.
