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The men shared theirĮxperiences as members of the South Central Sierra Interagency Incident Management Team, based in Hayfork, about 45 miles west of Redding in heavily forested Trinity County. Mike Marquardt and engineers Steve Rogness and Dave Mazaika. MOFD personnel on site included Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Dennis Rein, Capt. The August Complex fire destroyed more than 1 million acres, the largest wildfire in recorded California history.

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13, four members of the Moraga-Orinda Fire District returned from their 14-day assignments at the North Zone of the August Lightning Complex, a wildfire caused by a series of lightning strikes Aug. The accordion & violin duo are joined by two guitars and double bass for the evocative and exhilirating sound of Gypsy Swing.How MOFD personnel helped dispatch the largest wildfire in California historyįrom left, MOFD engineer Dave Mazaika, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Dennis Rein, engineer Steve Rogness, Capt. It can be performed self-contained or backed by a band of three pieces upwards. Very popular on cruise ships and for corporate functions, this programme appeals to a wide audience. In which the accordion & violin 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. The programme usually ends with some Russian highlights. Mazaika’s unique repertoire of classical music and operatic arias includes works by Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Sarasate, Brahms, Kachaturian, Rachmaninov, Verdi, Piazzola and others. They are in great demand for rural touring schemes in Britain.Īnyone 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. They have also appeared with their Russian band on the Terry and Gabby Show. Mazaika Quartet started 2006 by thrilling the audience with a stomping yet soulful performance onstage at the Russian Winter Festival in London’s Trafalgar Square. Mazaika also performs as a Quartet with guitarist and double bassist. Guitar, Double Bass and Balalaika are sometimes added to the ensemble for this repertoire. 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. Their twinkling humour, rapport with the audience and with each other gives the audience an intoxicating experience which they will not easily forget.

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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 extensive repertoire consists of Russian folk and Gypsy music, Russian and Argentinian tango, classical virtuoso showpieces, opera highlights, Neapolitan songs and French chanson, Hotclub jazz and Igor’s original compositions which always have a strong improvisational element. Their mutual broad taste in music and classical background has allowed them to enjoy a wide range of music styles. Mazaika was formed in 1996 after Russian accordionist and singer Igor got together with English violinist Sarah. University Ball, Freshers Week & Student Eventsīook Mazaika Russian Accordion & Violin Duo.Street Entertainers, Street Theatre & Parades.Popcorn and Candyfloss Stalls & Tricycles.Temporary, Transfer & Glitter Tattoo Artists.