Philharmonia (St. Petersburg): brief information, repertoire, artists

The Shostakovich Philharmonic (St. Petersburg) is located in an ideal hall for such an institution. It is considered one of the largest in the country.

About Philharmonic Society

The Philharmonia (St. Petersburg) is a well-known institution. Its main hall is located in an ancient building, which was built in 1839. It was erected by the architect P. Jaco. The author of the facade was K. Rossi. Initially, the building housed a noble assembly. The Philharmonic Hall was transferred in 1921. The large hall has first-class acoustic characteristics. Its capacity is 1,500 listeners. And in the 19th century the building was used as a stage for concerts. In different years, here were: A. Rubinshtein, G. Berlioz , G. Maler, F. Liszt, K. Schuman, P. Sarasate, P. Viardo, R. Wagner and many others.

The first director of the Philharmonic was conductor E. Cooper. He was an excellent organizer. The premiere concert program was dedicated to the work of the great Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Very quickly the philharmonic society began active activity, not only musical, but also publishing, and lecture.

The main ensemble of performers was the symphony orchestra, which began its creative career in 1938. Today he is led by the famous conductor Yuri Temirkanov.

In 1926, the Philharmonic performed the first symphony of Dmitry Shostakovich. This event was a landmark event. The name of this great Russian composer is now also worn by the Philharmonic (St. Petersburg). The address of the main Great Hall is Michaloivska Street, house number 2. Small - Nevsky Prospekt, house number 30.

Today, as in all past years, the philharmonic society strives to constantly expand and replenish its repertoire. Concerts are devoted to the work of not only great composers-classics, but also contemporary authors.

This musical institution often takes guests on its stage - the most famous and popular musicians of our time. Many celebrities started their brilliant career here.

Repertoire

The Shostakovich Philharmonic actively develops a system of season tickets. Artists annually delight new concert programs in the city of St. Petersburg. The Philharmonic Hall, whose repertoire is very rich, offers its listeners the following works:

• "Music of Vienna".
• "Guide to the classics."
• "Dvorak and ...".
• "Concerts in dress coats and jeans."
• "The Epoch of Romanticism."
• "Six Musical Meetings."
• "Vocal evenings."
• "Music fireworks".
• "Petersburg secrets".
• "Phantom of the Opera".
• "Dialogues about art."
• "The magic bow is obedient."

And other concerts.

Artists

Philharmonic (St. Petersburg) is a collective consisting of talented professional musicians.

Artists:

• Alexander Zolotarev.
• Yuri Temirkanov.
• Neeme Birk.
• Nikolay Alekseev.
• Olga Rybalchenko.
• Vladimir Altshuler.
• Natalia Sokolova.
• Yaroslav Zaboyarkin.
• Grigory Sedukh.
• Alexei Bogorad.
• Joseph Nurdayev.
• Dmitry Khreshensky.
• Alexey Svyatlovskiy.
• Jan Tomilov.
• David Chakvetadze.
• Ilya Yelagin.
• Alexander Diaghilev.

And many others.

Festivals and projects

The Philharmonia (St. Petersburg) is the organizer of several major festivals and projects, including social ones.

"Concerts in the foyer" is a cycle of free events. The opportunity to visit them is provided to regular listeners of the philharmonic society. At such concerts, a preliminary record is required through the official website.

"The Magic Airship" is a social project organized by the Philharmonic Society (St. Petersburg). It was created in order to support orphans and those boys and girls whose physical abilities are limited. This project helps them to get skills that may be useful in a future life. Its main goal is to develop their talents, abilities and help social adaptation in our society. Children attend concerts, as well as they themselves go on stage together with the artists. Psychologists, art historians, teachers, musicians, sportsmen, leading artists, artists also work with them.

"Music collection" is a festival that is held at the international level. Among the participants are the best musicians, vocalists and conductors of the world.

And also interesting lectures, exhibitions, meetings with musicians and many other things the philharmonic society in St. Petersburg gives to its admirers. Permanent listeners have the right to visit such events on a free basis.