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TransAtlantic Duo (The Kennedy Center)

TransAtlantic Duo

You might think there is not much in common between Bach and Klezmer, or between Jazz and traditional Russian music. Yet the TransAtlantic Duo of Alexander Paperny (balalaika) and Vladimir Fridman (guitar and vocals) commands their instruments with virtuosity to seamlessly bring together all these diverse music styles in their exploration of the world’s musical heritage. Alexander and Vladimir have been working together for a long time. In Moscow,Russia (1992-1998) they played together in eccentric show group Jazz Balalaika, with which they toured all over the world and recorded several CDs. At the same time, they performed as duo, playing a variety of music, from traditional Russian melodies to Astor Piazzolla tangos.

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TransAtlantic Duo 10/4/09: TransAtlantic Duo

Alexander Paperny (balalaika) and Vladimir Fridman (guitar and vocals) seamlessly blend classical, klezmer, jazz, and traditional Russian music.

TransAtlantic Duo

Alexander Paperny (balalaika) and Vladimir Fridman (guitar and vocals) seamlessly blend classical, klezmer, jazz, and traditional Russian music.
TransAtlantic Duo 5/1/07: TransAtlantic Duo

Made up of Alexander Paperny (balalaika) and Vladimir Fridman (guitar and vocals), this duo seamlessly blends diverse music styles, including Bach, klezmer, jazz, and traditional Russian music.

TransAtlantic Duo

Made up of Alexander Paperny (balalaika) and Vladimir Fridman (guitar and vocals), this duo seamlessly blends diverse music styles, including Bach, klezmer, jazz, and traditional Russian music.

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