Austin Lyric Opera

Lucia di Lammermoor by Donizetti with Lubov Petrova, soprano as Lucia.

Friday, February 3, 7:30, Sunday, February 5, 3pm at Long Center

Information: http://www.austinlyricopera.org/event/lucia/

San Antonio Musical Evenings at San Fernando Cathedral FREE and Open to the Public!

February 5, Sunday, 6:30 p.m. 115 Main Plaza, in the oldest cathedral in the nation, right in the heart of downtown San Antonio

Beethoven, Sonatas 4, 5, and 6 performed by violinist Mark Cheikhet, and pianist Elena Basilova.

William Ludwig, cello, with Kay Kim, piano

Monday, February 6, 7:30 pm at Jessen Auditorium, UT

Infromation: http://www.music.utexas.edu/calendar/details.aspx?id=27177

Metropolitan Opera at the Movie Theaters: Wagner’s Gotterdammerung – New Production

February 11, 2012, 11 am Central Time

For dedicated opera lovers: running time – 6 hours

Information: http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/liveinhd/LiveinHD.aspx

Symphony Orchestra with Rebecca Henderson, oboe, and Sandy Yamamoto, violin Gerhardt Zimmermann

Monday, February 13, 2012 @ 7:30 PM at Bates Recital Hall, UT

Bach & R. Schtrauss

Information: http://www.music.utexas.edu/calendar/details.aspx?id=18831

Chinese Chamber Orchestra

Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 pm at Bass Concert Hall, UT

$10.00/20.00/28.00

Information: http://texasperformingarts.org/season/shanghai?hq_e=el&hq_m=256641&hq_l=5&hq_v=

LA Phil Live: Dudamel Conducts Mahler

February 18, 2012 at Regal Arbor 8 & Great Hills 4pm At the Movie Theaters

Information: http://www.fandango.com/laphillive:dudamelconductsmahler_146969/movieoverview

Angela Hewitt, Piano

Sunday, February 19, 2012, 7:00 pm at Bates Recital Hall, UT

Bach &Ravel

$10.00/27.00/32.00

Information: http://texasperformingarts.org/season/hewitt

Metropolitan Opera at the Movie Theaters: Verdi’s Ernani

February 25, 2012, 11:55 pm Central Time

Information: http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/liveinhd/LiveinHD.aspx

James Dick, Concert Pianist

Saturday February 25, 2012 at 3:00 pm at International Festival Institute at Round Top, 248 Jaster Road P.O. Box 89 Round Top, TX 78954

Beethoven Sonata No. 8 in c. Op. 13, “Pathetique”, Beethoven Sonata No. 26 in E-flat, Op. 81a, “Les Adieux”, Johannes Brahms Rhapsody in g, Op. 79/2, Claude Debussy 2eme Arabesque, Clair de Lune, Prelude (from “Pour le Piano”) and l’Isle Joyeuse

Steinway artist James Dick has brought to life the works of classical composers for audiences from New York’s Carnegie Hall to Academic Capelle in St. Petersburg, Russia. Dick’s playing melds modern-day energy and technique with an Old World graciousness and civility, resulting in a passionate sound that keeps audiences engrossed.From his early years as prize winner of some of the world’s most prestigious piano awards to his current successful career as an international guest artist and the founder of a distinguished musical education institute, James Dick is well known to music lovers as a man of great talent, vision and class.James Dick’s repertoire includes some of music’s most-loved works: Beethoven’s Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Tchaikovsky’s Concerto No. 1 in B-flat. But he has another foot firmly planted in the future, as he champions contemporary composers and their music. James Dick has commissioned or premiered works by such luminaries as Claude Baker, Stephen Barber, Malcolm Hawkins, Benjamin Lees, Sergio Molina, Chinary Ung, and Dan Welcher.

Information: http://festivalhill.org/events/augapr-2/

April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin, 4700 Grover Avenue, Austin, TX  78756

World famous Pianist James Dick and Dallas Chamber Orchestra Director Violinist Ronald Neal will bring you music of Dvorak and Pazzolla

May 27 at 4:00 p.m. at Unity Church of The Hills, 9905 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX 78750

Concert "Russian Folk & Roll" brought you by two extremely dynamic bands Limpopo (Russia-California) and Flying Balalaika Brothers (Texas)

This is family entertainment at its best!!!

Limpopo is a unique blend of tradition, creative talent, culture and originality. Self-described as “crazy Russian folk ‘n’ roll,” they appeal to a wide variety of audiences. Since their arrival to the United States in 1991, they have wowed every crowd, young and old.

Limpopo first received national attention when they won the International Star Search competition and were highlighted on a national TV commercial for Kit Kat candy bars. They have been a featured act at Montreal’s “Just For Laughs” Festival, at children’s festivals, on cruise ships, on college campuses and at numerous other music festivals across North America. Their set up features traditional Russian instruments such as the triangle-shaped three string balalaika, the bayan (Russian button accordion), and the giant bass balalaika.
Their style of music, however, departs from the traditional “folk music” and offers rock, funk and jazzy renditions of old Russian, Latin and American favorites alongside a performance of slapstick humor and dance. Each member of the band has his own style and definitive personality, adding to the comedy, creating the aura and the awe.

Flying Balalaika Brothers made their debut in 1995. Originally comprising of three members who were born in Russia, these virtuoso musicians combined their classical training with folk traditions. Presenting their music to small festivals (Gilroy Festival, Sawdust Festival, Valencia Street Market, Pecan Street Festival, Music Under the Stars, Kerrville Folk Festival), they were soon invited to perform in concert halls around the nation.

Appearing in traditional costumes, Flying Balalaika Brothers introduce the unique rhythms, harmonies, and sounds of Russian and Eastern European folk and classical music using ethnic folk instruments (balalaikas, spoons, accordion), mix it with styles such as bluegrass and jazz using traditional American instruments (banjo, guitar), add a little drums to rock it out, and create an invigorating and innovative fusion of world music that delights and exhilarates audiences of all ages and ethnicities.  Based in Austin, and currently comprising of six amazing musicians, Flying Balalaika Brothers have been featured on KUT (Austin) radio, Fox television network, and have been featured artists at numerous international festival celebrations.  

Holy Protection Russian Orthodox Church

Fr. Aidan may be contacted at hieromonachusaidanus@yahoo.com. Those who need a baptism, wedding, or funeral/memorial service should contact him by email as well as by phone, so as to ensure the fastest response.

Services are in English with some Russian, in the Russian traditions. For a detailed calendar of services, click here.

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Holy Protection Russian Orthodox Church
(512) 696-6890
http://www.orthodoxaustin.org