Solo instrument Often musicians perform solo on the balalaika. In particular, Alexey Arkhipovsky is well known for his solo performances. In particular, he was invited to play at the opening ceremony of the second semi final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow because the organizers wanted to give a "more Russian appearance" to the contest.
solo INStRumeNT OFten musIcIans peRfoRM SoLo on tHe baLalAIKA. iN PartICUlaR, aLexeY ArKhipovsky is wEll kNown FOr hiS solo PErfOrmaNceS. In PARticulAr, he was inviTed to pLay AT the oPeNiNg cerEmony of the seCond semi final oF tHe EuROViSiON Song contest 2009 in mOsCow becAuSe tHE organIzers wantED to Give a "more RuSsian AppearancE" tO the conTEst.