IARGUS 2011
Russian Guitar Festival

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.

Concert Schedule
October 6 – 9, 2011; Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, Iowa

For all concerts, general admission is $12 ($8 students and seniors)
For more information call (319) 338-8338 or check our website www.iarmac.org

Thursday, October 6

IARGUS 2011 GRAND OPENING

7:00 p.m., Congregational Church (30 N. Clinton, Iowa City)

Oleg Timofeyev/ Daria Stepashkina: Presentation of the new CD “The Lviv Lute” (Sarmatica) and screening of short film “Take Off One Ear!” (22 min., dir. Sabine I. Gölz), an experimental documentary featuring the recording process for "The Lviv Lute."

Festival Preview Concert: Vladimir Sumin, Zingaresca, Dan Caraway, Alexander Menshikov – Russian romantic songs (romansy), virtuosic variations by M. Vysotsky and S. Orekhov, fiery Russian-Gypsy gems.

Reception follows, refreshments will be served.

Friday, October 7

INTERNATIONAL GUEST SOLO CONCERT

8:00 p.m., Congregational Church (30 N. Clinton, Iowa City)

Vladimir Sumin (Moscow) – solo concert by one of the best Russian virtuosos on the instrument.

Saturday, October 8

CEDAR RAPIDS GALA

7:00 p.m., Cedar Valley Bible Church (3636 Cottage Grove Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids)

The Annual Cedar Rapids Gala: Vladimir Sumin, Zingaresca, Dan Caraway, Alexander Menshikov - Russian romantic songs (romansy), virtuosic variations by M. Vysotsky and S. Orekhov, fiery Russian-Gypsy gems.

Sunday, October 9

JEWISH MUSIC AT HILLEL

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

The Timofeyev Ensemble, Aleksandr Menshikov, Vadim Kolpakov: Old and New Jewish Music with Russian-Gypsy Overtones.

IARGUS 2011 GALA CONCERT

7:00 p.m., Congregational Church (30 N. Clinton, Iowa City)

Gala Concert: Vladimir Sumin, Zingaresca, Dan Caraway, Alexander Menshikov, Vadim Kolpakov, Oleg Timofeyev – a selection of festival highlights!

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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