(1996) The Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra, Vol II: Russian Folk Music Bernd Glemser since Patzak

since Patzak

oboist and pianist

at that time premier organ player of San Marco

particularly six for two manuals and pedal which are written in such gallant style that they still sound very good

wrote to the young man’s father in February 1755: “I am hearing from various sources that they have never seen a child so precocious for his age” 2

(1996) The Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra, Vol II: Russian Folk Music Bernd Glemser since PatzakDazzling! Inimitable! Fantastic! these are typical reactions to performances by the Ossipov Balalaika Orchestra. Susan Arons from Classical Artist International said: I have never been a folklore buff, but from that moment I discovered for myself the beauty of folk music. It is simply magnificent! Balalaika the name of the instrument alone transports us into the colorful world of Russian folk music. And no other orchestra has contributed so much to