Around the Samovar

The Andreyev Balalaika Ensemble presents a variety of Russian and Ukrainian instrumental folk music played on the balalaika and the domra, an instrument similar to the balalaika. Composed of seven musicians, the ensemble performs arrangements of a Russian sailor’s dance, a Tchaikovsky piano piece, two waltzes, and a polka, among others. The album includes a mix of lively and slow pieces and is a showcase for balalaika virtuosity. Liner notes include song titles and a description of the instruments used on this recording.

Track Listing

101	Gypsy Medley: Zakhochu, Polyublyu / Ty Ne Ezdi Mily K Yaru / Makhorka (If I Want to, I Shall Love You / Do Not Drive to the Yar, My Love)	The Andreyev Balalaika Ensemble, Mark Selivan	03:50
102	Na Sopkakh Manzhurii (Manchurian Waltz)	The Andreyev Balalaika Ensemble, Mark Selivan	02:21
103	Russian Medley No. 1: Ne Brani Menya, Rodnaya / Vo Pole Beroza Stoyala / Sama Sadik Ya Sadila / Barynya (Mother, Do Not Scold Me / A Birch Tree Stood in the Meadow / I Planted the Garden / Madame)	The Andreyev Balalaika Ensemble, Mark Selivan	05:02
104	V Tserkvi (At Church)	The Andreyev Balalaika Ensemble, Mark Selivan	03:58
105	Dve Gitary (Two Guitars)	The Andreyev Balalaika Ensemble, Mark Selivan	03:09
106	Svetit Mesyats (Brightly Shines the Moon)	The Andreyev Balalaika Ensemble, Mark Selivan	02:29
107	Zakuvala Ta Siva Zozulya (The Grey Cuckoo Called) - Ukrainian Folk Song	The Andreyev Balalaika Ensemble, Mark Selivan	03:18
201	Russian Medley No. 2: Vydu-l Ya Na Rechenku / Korobushka / Ekhal S Yarmarki Ukhar Kupets / Mal'chiki (Shall I Go to the Stream? / Village Peddlers / The Jolly Merchant Returns from the Fair / Happy Boys)	The Andreyev Balalaika Ensemble, Mark Selivan	02:52
202	Yablochka (Russian Sailor's Dance)	The Andreyev Balalaika Ensemble, Mark Selivan	04:16
203	Two Russian Folk Songs: To Ne Veter Vetku Klonit / Ya S Komarikom Plyasala (Bending Branch / I Danced with a Mosquito)	The Andreyev Balalaika Ensemble, Mark Selivan	04:47
204	Kolokol'chiki (Troika Bells Polka)	The Andreyev Balalaika Ensemble, Mark Selivan	02:26
205	Ukrainian Folk Song Medley: Raz, Dva, Tri / Oy, Ya Neschasni / Divka V Sinyakh Stoyala / Oy, Ne Khody, Grytsyu / Kozachok (One, Two, Three / I Am Unhappy / The Girl Stood in the Doorway / Do Not Go, Gritzu)	The Andreyev Balalaika Ensemble, Mark Selivan	05:03
206	Fawn Waltz	The Andreyev Balalaika Ensemble, Mark Selivan	03:37