Mazaika

Mazaika are Igor Outkine and Sarah Harrison – 2 incredible musicians with an amazing synergy and energy. Their show is breathtaking and you will be touched, entertained and amused throughout. The options are set out below. Call Richard on 07971 294652 to discuss further.

The Mazaika Duo is a perfect, yet totally unconventional marriage of violin, accordion and voice, with performances full of fun, excitement and virtuosity, with emotional depth and musical subtlety. Their twinkling humour, rapport with the audience and with each other gives the audience an intoxicating experience which they will not easily forget. Mazaika can take you on a troika into the heart of Russia, where you will experience the joy and sorrow of Russian folk and Gypsy music and the fiery passion of the gypsy violin. Guitar, Double Bass and Balalaika are sometimes added to the ensemble for this repertoire.

Strictly Classical: Anyone unfamiliar with the classical accordion will be stunned to hear the instrument’s true versatility; evoking the streets of Paris or a gypsy campfire, yes, but just as easily fooling the ear by pretending to be a chamber orchestra or an organ. Mazaika’s unique repertoire of classical music and operatic arias includes works by Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Sarasate, Brahms, Kachaturian, Rachmaninov, Verdi, Piazzola and others. The programme usually ends with some Russian highlights.

Mazaika Cabaret Extravaganza in which the duo presents a brilliant evening of highlights from their Classical and Russian and Gypsy programmes, interspersed with some of their favourites from around the world, including Argentine Tango, Neapolitan song, songs from the twenties and thirties, Bluegrass, Hot Club Swing, Klezmer and popular song. Very popular on cruise ships and for corporate functions, this programme appeals to a wide audience. It can be performed self-contained or backed by a band of three pieces upwards.

Mazaika Swing: Mazaika are joined by two guitars and double bass for the evocative and exhilarating sound of Gypsy Swing. Seen recently at IGGF and Le Quecumbar, and at Samois (jamming on the campsite)