It has shown up in many countries, including some unexpected ones (Scroll down the left column on this page and click on "Hava Nagila" in the Keywords list and you'll see what we mean.)
Russia shows up a few times in the list of Hava Nagila countries, but within Russia there are many different renditions. Here's a version sung by the Russian Red Army Chorus. Known as the Alexandrov Ensemble, it's an official army choir of the Russian armed forces. Founded during the Soviet era, the ensemble consists of a male choir, an orchestra, and a dance ensemble.
Enjoy!
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With all the anti-Semitism in Russia today, it would be interesting to know when this was recorded.
ReplyDeleteIt was well done but frankly, I found it to be obscene coming from the Russian Army. Why ? I guess because of the way the Soviets,Czarists & Russians have treated Jews over history. Perhaps I am being too sensitive but it is how I feel..
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