[intisgunkas]

Here's a famous aria - This blew me away:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzJgH...feature=fvwrel

[BenWired306]

Interesting combo with Balalaika, button squeez box and ??

[Elaltergephah]

Commisar Colin,

That ?? is a Gusli.

[Acrogeokickic]

Thanks, that (Gusli) is a new one for me I have now looked it up on wiki so I am a wiser man to day.

[CamVideoQl]

Beautiful and refreshing rendition of that Bach aria ...

Enjoyed the Gusli as well ... I too learn something new on this forum most everyday.

[Kiliunjubl]

Very lovely arrangement and a fascinating and peaceful sound. The Gusli is indeed an interesting instrument with a fascinating history. The relationship to the autoharp, zither and psaltery struck me immediately. Also, it seems that the Balalaika is larger than I had seen. Is this a bass version?

Conducting a search I came upon this somewhat related websiteyou might find interesting;http://balalajka.dk/english/index.html

[Lvnufcdc]

Hi Rob,

The Gusli is aka Cymbalum. Btw, the trio in the youtube link also does a rendition of Astor Piazzolla:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r3qvxuFZi8

You almost want to weep when you hear it - Its so beautiful and melancholically wistful.

Methinks that I will acquire a SubContrabass Balalaika

[quedry36]

Beautiful and refreshing rendition of that Bach aria ...

Enjoyed the Gusli as well ... I too learn something new on this forum most everyday.

Glad you liked it KH - I will look into getting some tickets to hear this group next time they perform in Moscow.

[KinicsBonee]

Very lovely arrangement and a fascinating and peaceful sound. The Gusli is indeed an interesting instrument with a fascinating history. The relationship to the autoharp, zither and psaltery struck me immediately. Also, it seems that the Balalaika is larger than I had seen. Is this a bass version?

Conducting a search I came upon this somewhat related websiteyou might find interesting;http://balalajka.dk/english/index.html

Hi Rob,

FYI, the Osipov Folk Orchestra performs with many different Folk Instruments. And they always perform fantastically.............Oh yes - Zither, Autoharp, Psalter, Hammer Dulcimer and many other rarebirds.............