Mikhail Zeiger

13 Feb 2013
A Russian Soirée.
Last week, the Russian Chamber Chorus of New York gave a concert in Weill Recital Hall. Founded in 1984, the RCCNY is billed as "America's preeminent Russian vocal ensemble." To borrow Bill Buckley's formulation, is that like "celebrating the tallest building in Wichita, Kansas"? Not really — there are lots of Russians in America. Last week's concert was not exactly a choral concert — it was a Russian musicale, or soirée. It was a variety show, bringing choruses, songs, and instrumental music. The ...