IARGUS 2012
Russian Guitar Festival

Concert Schedule
June 21-24

For all concerts (except for the one at ROZZ–TOX see below), general admission is $15 ($10 seniors). Student pass for all concerts $30.

For more information call (319) 338-8338 or check our website www.iarmac.org

The International Annual Russian Guitar Festival and Seminar (IARGUS) is our biggest event of the year. This is our opportunity to showcase artists from around the world, inform the Eastern Iowa public about the rich culture and history behind the unique seven-string guitar, and teach students of all ages and abilities to play.

Thursday, June 21, 8 pm

Congregational Church (30 N. Clinton, Iowa City)

The Grand Opening of the Festival: Hot Club of Davenport and Zingaresca; Ivan Zhuk, the Russian klezmer-guitar; Doc Rossi, the world’s expert on the English guitar; Vadim Kolpakov, the Russian-Gypsy guitar virtuoso; Natasha Ramer, voice;

Friday, June 22, 6 pm

St. Raphael Orthodox Chapel (722 E. College St., Iowa City)

“The Origins of the Russian Guitar” Doc Rossi, Oleg Timofeyev

Friday, June 22, 9 pm

ROZZ-TOX (2108 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL) $5 cover charge, this concert only!

“Django in Russia” Hot Club of Davenport, Vadim Kolpakov, Oleg Timofeyev, Ivan Zhuk

Saturday, June 23, 8 pm

University of Iowa Hillel (122 E. Market St., Iowa City)

“An Evening of Russian Romance” Zingaresca and Natasha Ramer

Sunday, June 24, 3 pm

University of Iowa Hillel (122 E. Market St., Iowa City)

“Old and New Jewish Music for the Russian Guitar” Timofeyev Ensemble, Ivan Zhuk

Sunday, June 24, 8 pm

Congregational Church (30 N. Clinton, Iowa City)

IARGUS 2012 Grand Gala Concert IARGUS 2012 students, Hot Club of Davenport, Natasha Ramer, Doc Rossi, Zingaresca, Timofeyev Ensemble, Ivan Zhuk

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To give you a sample of what to expect, check out these videos from previous performances:
Vladimir Markushevich plays a variation set by S. Orekhov on a Russian 7-string guitar at the Russian Guitar Festival IARGUS 2007.
Vadim Kolpakov and Oleg Timofeyev of the Russian guitar duo Zingaresca perform at IARGUS 2008. Part One Part Two Part Three
Daria Stepashkina Sings at Congregational Church
Kryzstof Piotrowicz at Congregational Church
Potpourri of Russian Songs performed by the Czar's Guitars
Piotrowicz and Vadim Kolpakov warming up for a performance