Rakhmaninov Museum-Estate "Ivanovka": the whole life and work of the great composer in one place

The only museum in Russia intended for everyone who wants to learn about the life and work of the composer, pianist and conductor Sergei Rachmaninov, is the Ivanovka Museum Estate of Rachmaninov, located in the Tambov Region, in the Uvarovsky District. This is the world's largest museum center of the great composer, which today has become one of the largest cultural and tourist sites in the Tambov region.

History

An old manor owned by landowner Alexander Satin became for the great musician and composer Sergei Rachmaninov a real second home in which he spent all the warm months in the period from 1890 to the revolution itself.

Simple landscapes of native nature gave the composer an amazing creative inspiration, it was here, in Ivanovka, that he worked most easily, here his most significant works were created.

A real connection with this small Tambov village appeared at the composer when he married the daughter of the landowner - Natalia Satina. Ivanovka became a family estate where Rachmaninov's daughters, Irina and Tatiana, grew up.

Reconstruction and creation of a museum

During the Civil War, all the buildings of the estate were destroyed. Restoration of buildings began only in 1968, when the unique in Russia center for the memory of the composer - the Rakhmaninov Museum-Estate "Ivanovka" was created on the site of the former landowner's house. All buildings were restored according to old drawings and schemes - the house became an absolute copy of the real estate. Not only the outer walls were restored, but also the details of the interior and household items were reconstructed in bitterness. Work on the last several decades. Currently, the estate has been restored almost completely, including courtyard buildings.

The most painstaking work on creating small architectural details was performed according to old photographs. Today it is impossible to find any significant differences between the old house of the landowner Satin and the complex of buildings in the village of Ivanovka. Museum-Estate Rachmaninov (photo, on which you can compare the buildings and interiors, this is confirmed) returned to its original appearance.

Cultural and scientific work of the museum

The first visitors entered the museum doors in 1982. Even then, various festivals and cultural events were organized here. Over time, many of them became regular, some - international. Vocal and musical assemblies, Lilac festival and such events as "Jazz in Ivanovka" and "Starry Summer", for more than 30 years, collect connoisseurs of the composer's art in the complex Museum-Estate Rachmaninov. Ivanovka guests always welcomes.

Since the beginning of the new century, various musical competitions of vocalists, pianists and folklore groups have been held in the estate. In 2012, there was held the first major competition of piano ensembles. Folk festivals are held in the estate, which not only adults but also small guests of the museum have already managed to appreciate.

There are scientific conferences and international meetings on the subject of Sergei Rachmaninov's works.

What is the life of the museum today?

Ivanovka (Rakhmaninov Museum-Estate) offers a very rich cultural program. Here constantly organize concerts, performances of masters of classical music, chamber creative evenings of famous musicians and master classes are held. Among the visitors are very popular such events as "Night at the Museum" and "Night of the Arts", when the creative program includes exhibitions, tours, funny jokes and pop concerts. The non-musical events held by the museum have long become interesting and memorable for residents of the region: fairs, holidays in ethno-style, demonstration of rare and documentary films.

Rakhmaninov Museum-Estate (Ivanovka) presents unique expositions in which you can see original and authentic pieces of furniture, everyday life and everyday life of the old house in which the composer spent the most fruitful years of his life.

The order of the museum

20 km from the town of Uvarovo is the Rachmaninov Manor-Estate Ivanovka. How to get to the manor - routes and directions to Uvarovo from Moscow, Saratov, Penza, Tambov, Volgograd and Astrakhan are described in detail on the museum's website. You can use rail or road transport. From Uvarovo to Ivanovka you can get in a taxi or on your own car.

The museum-mansion is open every day for individual visitors and group excursions from 10:00 to 18:00 h., Except Monday. In the summer period - from May 1 to August 31 - without days off. At this time on Saturdays the museum closes at 21:00 h. On New Year's holidays, the mansion also hosts guests every day, without days off.

Using a music library and visiting musical assemblies are free, as well as free entry for privileged categories of visitors.

The price of a ticket for a walk through the manor is 50 rubles. A ticket for themed events costs 300 rubles. The ticket for inspection of internal premises costs 300 rubles, for students and students - 200 rubles.

Has a simple museum-estate Rachmaninov "Ivanovka" address: Tambov region, Uvarovsky district, Ivanovka village.