Serge In Waistcoat

SERGE THE MUSICMAN

My name is Serguei Pachnine. I am a Singing Accordionist and Entertainer. My diverse repertoire ranges from traditional Russian dances to favourite European melodies and from the most popular Jazz standards to Classics.
Since my appearance on London’s stages in 1996, I have established a fine reputation in Britain for my work as a performer in concerts, hotels and corporate events, and my amiable sense of humour endear me to audiences everywhere.

My performance introduced me to a wide audience and the warmth of their response to my playing is mirrored in my pleasure at returning.
International Programme
Sting's Christmas Party (2005)

Russian Christmas Gala 2008 At Barbican Centre

Christmas with Raymond Blanc

My Best Gigs

Since the very beginning of my career in Great Britain I have performed at a variety of locations from cultural recitals at The Queen Elizabeth Hall to banquets at hotels like London's Grosvenor House.
I performed for lots of Wonderful People and I took a part (as a Solo-artist and as a member of a various groups) at a huge number of Fantastic Gigs.

Here are a few of My best:

 Sting's Christmas Parties (2005 and 2007)
 Uri Geller's Wedding (2001)
 Birthday Party for Russian Oligarchs at London's Aquarium (2003)
 Bow-tie and Tiara Ball at Elton John's House in Old Windsor (2004)
 Shetland Folk Festival (2004 and 2006)
 Glastonbury Festival (2004 and 2005)
 Recording with the fabulous "Basement Jaxx" their album "Crazy Itch Radio" (2006)
 Performing a Few shows with Great "Basement Jaxx" including "Koko-Club" and Wembley Arena (2006) and Brixton Acadamy (2007)
 St. Peterburg Ball at "Cafe Royal"(2007)
 1st Russian Christmas Gala at Barbican Centre (5, Jan 2008)
 Annual Banquet Of Society Of London Toastmasters at "Cafe Royal" (2008)
 Bentley Motors Staff Loyalty Awards Celebration in Crewe (May 2008)
 6 Christmas performances in 2008 and 2009 at Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Great Milton, OXON (Dec 2008)
 2nd Russian Christmas Gala at Barbican Centre (4, Jan 2009)
 The 25th Anniversary of Raymond Blanc’s multi-award winning Restaurant and Hotel in Great Milton (17, March 2009)
 Russian Summer Ball at The Banqueting Hall, Whitehall Palace, London (6, June 2009)
 Recording on accordion Katy Perry’s hit “Hot N Cold” for Alan Carr: Chatty Man Show (20, June 2009)
 Charity Ball at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (21, June 2009)
 6 Christmas performances at Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons in Great Milton (Dec 2009)
 3rd Russian Christmas Gala at Barbican Centre (3, Jan 2010)


Indeed, these gigs were truly good gigs, where music really became a great part of the events.



And I believe there are more great gigs to come!
Russian

My Favorite Quotations:

 "Serge combines mastery of the bayan (Russian Button Accordion)
with a magnificent singing voice."

(Direct Roots-Magazine)

 "The Baritone and Accordionist Serguei Pachnine sings favorite Russian Songs: 'He can fill the room with his voice, like Chaliapin!'

(Southbank-Magazine)

Best Quotation:

 "Serge plays his accordion the way Groucho Marx had a sense of humor,
the way Secretariat had legs, and the way Elizabeth Taylor has eyes (or husbands).
Try to imagine one without the other - impossible.
Playing accordion is as natural to Serge as walking or talking.
Serge plays. Does he ever.
Tango, Klezmer, Jazz, Celtic, French, Italian music - you name it.
And he approaches each with an ease that makes you think he was steeped
in the style since the first time a note left reeds of his accordion".

(Unfortunately, I am still expecting this Quotation to be written.)