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Rossiya: Russian Ensemble Concert Cebu Provincial Social Hall July 29

By Miong Pelimon - Tuesday, July 26, 2011

ROSSIYA: Soloists of the State Academic Russian National Ensemble.

Rossiya, Russian Ensemble will be holding a concert "ROSSIYA: A Night of Russian Music at the Cebu Provincial Social Hall on July 29, 2011. Rossiya conducts two major concerts in the Philippines, Cebu and Manila. Rossiya was formed in 1968, when USSR national actress Lyudmila Georgievne Zykinoj decided to organize a national ensemble. This ensemble prides itself for being composed of balalaika, bayan and contrabass players alongside a guitarist. Spectators will be serenaded to an array of Russian classics and top-of-the-class compositions by no less than famed and award-winning Russian musicians, Victor Gridina, Sobolev Anatoly Nikolaevich and Dmitry Dmitrienko.

A collaborative effort between the Office of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, Cebu Provincial Government and the International Affairs Office of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the concert is organized as part of the 35th year celebration of the Philippine Russian Relations and the Days of Russian Culture.

Rossiya Ensemble Cebu Concert of Songs (Program):

1. Russian national song of "Kalinka"

Performs: ensemble of soloists

2. Russian national song "Pedlars"

Performs: ensemble of soloists

3. Russian national song "Kamarinsky"

Performs: ensemble of soloists

4. V.Maljarov, "In lunar shining" - variations on a theme of old Russian romance,

Solo on a psaltery - Maria Beljaeva

5. A.Aljabev-A.Vetan "Nightingale"

Solo on domra Nadezhda Dmitrienko

6. V.Gridin "the Karelo-Finnish Pole"

Solo on a button accordion - Dmitry Dmitrienko

7. Russian national song "Volga has spread widely"

Performs: Honored actress of Russia Nazheda Krygina

8. Russian national song "Uhar-merchant"

Performs: Honored actress of Russia Nazheda Krygina

9. Russian national song "Gold-domed Moscow "

Performs: Honored actress of Russia Nazheda Krygina

10. V.Maljarov, variations on themes of Russian dance folk tunes.
Solo on Russian accordions and ancient wind instruments: Honored artist of Russia Victor

Maljarov and winner of the international competitions Alexander Uskov11. Russian national song "Nice sea - sacred Baikal",
Performs: National actor of Russia Vasily Ovsyannikov

12. Russian national song "Lives my happiness",

Performs: National actor of Russia Vasily Ovsyannikov

13. The ancient Gipsy romance "Black Eyes",

Performs: National actor of Russia Vasily Ovsyannikov

14. A.Tsygankov "Tsyganochka",

Performs: ensemble of soloists

15. V.Gridin, "Rassypuha",

Performs: Nadezhda and Dmitry Dmitrienko

16. An ancient Russian romance "I have met you"

Performs: ensemble of soloists

17. Siberian comic song "Vatalinka"

Performs: ensemble of soloists

18. Russian national song "Moon shines"
Arranged by V.V.Andreeva,

Performs: ensemble of soloists

19. V.Solovyov-Sedoj "Moscow suburbs evenings"

Performs: Honored actress of Russia Nadezhda Krygina and the National actor of Russia Vasily Ovsyannikov

20. M.Blanter "Katyusha"

Performs: Honored actress of Russia Nadezhda Krygina and National actor of Russia Vasily Ovsyannikov

Members of the Board of the Cebu Arts Council, Consular Corp of the Philippines (Cebu Chapter), Members of the Cebu Media and students from various universities here in Cebu are the expected guest for the concert.

Consul Garcia expressed high hopes for the success of the concert. “I am very excited about this event. This is a rare chance for the Cebuanos, especially the students, to be exposed to and be appreciative of Russian music. This will also make the Cebu market more competitive as a Russian tourism destination”, concluded the Honorary Consul to Russia.

Rossiya Soloist Ensemble Concert in Cebu posted at Cebu Events Blog

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South American Cuisine in Cebu is Santiago Restaurant at Days Hotel Mactan

By Miong Pelimon - Thursday, July 21, 2011

Santiago Restaurant of South America is now in Cebu!

Santiago Restaurant offers Food and beverage facility offering what has come to be known as the South American continent Cuisine. Have the best of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay, Venezuela, Bolivia and Guyana. These countries food share some common ingredients with Filipino food like fresh seafoods, pork potatoes, corn, okra, rice and tropical fruits. With 62 options for Appetizers alone, Rice come in 62 varieties, Main dishes count some 40 items, now name your pick!

Santiago Restaurant's "CEVICHE" (its Kinilaw in native language)

Days Hotel Santiago's "Vatapa" (Brazilian Cuisine)

Santiago Restaurant Cebu is yet another reflection of the idea of the President of the DAYS brand in the Philippines – young hotel owner Chef, Mr. James Concepcion. His Ziggurat Food Temple in Makati is popular of only authentic Indian, Mediterranean, African and Middle eastern (IMAM) cuisine selections and was Lonely Planet's Editor’s pick last June 2009. Chef James launch Santiago Restaurant first in Cebu making it the flagship location.

Mr. Mario Benitiz, Days Hotel F&B Director with Santiago Restaurant's Chef

From the Incans of Peru to the conquering of Spain and the influenced of French characterized the South American cookery. Diversity of cultural and cuisinary influences of a veritable Nations which paves the way to South American Cuisine.