Balalaika Orchestras
Since the late 19th century, when Vasily Andreyev introduced the modern concept of a Russian Folk Orchestra composed of balalaikas and domras, these orchestras have been founded and continue to thrive in cities throughout the world. This page connects you to some of the balalaika orchestras around the world. Many more exist in Russia and other East European countries. There are also many fine smaller Russian folk ensembles that you can hear in the US, Russia, and elsewhere. You can connect with some of these in the "orchestras" secton of the BDAA website.
While you are here, make sure to check out the link to the Ossipov Orchestra website below. It is a new website for one of the best-known Russian Folk Orchestras in the world.
United States
- Washington Balalaika Society
- Balalaika and Domra Association of America
- The Los Angeles-St Petersburg Russian Folk Orchestra
- University of Arizona Balalaika Orchestra
- University of Wisconsin Russian Folk Orchestra
- Atlanta Balalaika Society
- Liberty Balalaika Ensemble
- Luther College Balalaika Ensemble
- Sierra Nevada Balalaika Society
- Balka Ensemble (San Francisco Bay Area)
- See also: BDAA, Orchestras/Ensembles