Balalaika Day
June 23 · Level 7 · #858 of 2238
Balalaika Day celebrates the bright sound of this traditional string instrument and the musicians who keep its repertoire alive. It is an informal occasion for folk performers and curious listeners, with room for dance tunes, song accompaniments and concert music.
How it is celebrated: musicians give performances, offer workshops and introduce audiences to folk arrangements. Ensemble concerts reveal how much variety players can draw from the instrument.
Balalaikas come in several sizes. The enormous contrabass version rests on an endpin while being played, much like a double bass.