In many of his works, Kees Vlak has dealt with different peoples, their essence and above all with their music. When he was invited by the brass band of the Minsk Conservatory, it was this visit that inspired him to create his "Russian Dance Suite". He was particularly touched by the Slavic Belarusians' love of their homeland and their folk music. Surprisingly, the most common musical instrument used there is not the balalaika, but an instrument similar to the Hungarian cimbalon.

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