November 1, 2003. - Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC
Supported by the Hungarian Cultural Center, NY
from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Eastern European Folklore Spectacular
Photos: Kalman Magyar
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Preparations for a colorful, dynamic folklore spectacular |
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The Duquesne University
Tamburitzans is dedicated to preserving and perpetuating the cultural heritages of Eastern Europe and its neighbors through performance, while awarding scholarships to talented and deserving student performers. |
| The group presents a new production each year.
During the two-hour program, the ensemble encapsulates the joys of
life and the beauty of the cultures which it artistically represents. |
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Wherever the Tamburitzans perform, their stage becomes a kaleidoscope of sight and sound. Songs are sung in many languages and dialects. |
| Footwork is articulated in hundreds of styles. Folk instruments such as the bandura, tambura, gadulka, and cimbalom are plucked, picked, bowed and hammered. |  |
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Costuming alone is a
great reason to see a Tamburitzans show. During the course of a single
performance, over 400 original and authentically reproduced costumes
are worn by the performers. Each costume design is meticulously
researched for authenticity, then created for the stage. The result is
a carousel of style and color from the first note to the final stomp. |
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| Paul Stafura, the director of the Ensemble with his friend from South America and Stephen Kotanski, an old time supporter of the Tammies and an expert choreographer attended the show |
