The Silver Age of Love
an Evening of Russian, Romani, and Jewish Songs
LAnton Belov, baritone with Oleg Timofeyev, Russian 7-String Guitar The program includes favorite gems of the repertoire Coachman, don’t Hurry the Horses, Emerald, Your Green Eyes, I Loved You Once, and many others.
Russia has a long tradition of passionate, expressive songs that transcend the categories of classical and popular. The roots of these passionate “romances” extend deep into the folk tradition and exhibit influences that extend from Romani and Jewish music to Italian opera, and even Argentine tango. For this program baritone Anton Belov will collaborate with Oleg Timofeyev, a champion of a uniquely Russian instrument, the famed 7-string guitar.
About the Artists:
The voice of baritone ANTON BELOV has been called “rich and mellifluous” by the New York Times, while the Philadelphia Inquirer described him as “an emerging star.” He earned praise from critics and audiences alike for his portrayals of Eugene Onegin, Don Giovanni, Germont (La Traviata), Count di Luna (Il trovatore), and Escamillo in Carmen. Mr. Belov performed throughout the United States appearing with Boston Lyric Opera, Portland Opera, Opera Boston, Opera Delaware, Connecticut Grand Opera, Tacoma Opera, Opera New Jersey, Eugene Opera, as well as Boston Baroque, Opera Orchestra of New York, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (at Carnegie Hall), the California Symphony, The Oregon Symphony, The Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Las Vegas Philharmonic, and Colorado Symphony. A native of Moscow, Anton Belov holds a Doctorate of Music degree from Boston University, a Bachelor of Music Degree from The New England Conservatory, an Artist’s Diploma and a Master of Music Degree from The Juilliard School. Dr. Belov is an associate professor of music at Linfield University in McMinnville, Oregon.
Originally from Moscow and now living in the United States, OLEG TIMOFEYEV holds an M.A. in Early Music Performance from the University of Southern California (1993), and a Ph.D. in Performance Practice from Duke University (1999). Since 1983 he has been performing early music on original instruments of the plucked family (lute, guitar). In 1989 this interest brought him to the United States, where he studied with Patrick O’Brien, James Tyler, and Hopkinson Smith. His recording début occurred in 1999 with a solo lute album and the groundbreaking The Golden Age of the Russian Guitar, which has won high praise in America and abroad. He appears widely in concerts in the United States and Europe, and his valuable researches into music from Russia and the former Soviet Union have revealed to a wider public music of much interest. Oleg Timofeyev teaches guitar at Grinnell College, and offers seminars on Russian literature, culture, and film at the University of Iowa.
Masking and Vaccination Policy:
State and local mask mandates will be observed. Masks will be available at the door. Patrons will be required to wear masks indoors at all times unless actively eating or drinking. Given the nature of the space, distancing is not possible. Patrons are required to show proof of vaccination or have a negative Covid test result from within 48 hours prior to show time. Please do not attend our show if you are feeling sick in any way, we will refund or reschedule your ticket. The mandate stipulates that performers in live theater events are not required to be masked. Our actors will not be masked during this performance. This information is provided so each patron can make a well-informed decision based on their own personal comfort level. These guidelines may change prior to performance.
