Classical Music entertainment in Russia
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Tchaikovsky Concert Hall
Home to the famous State Philharmonic (Moskovsky Gosudarstvenny Akademichesky Filharmonia), the capital’s oldest symphony orchestra, the concert hall was established in 1921. It’s a huge auditorium, with seating for 1600 people. This is where you can expect to hear the Russian classics such as Stravinsky, Rachmaninov and Shostakovich, as well as other European favourites.
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Philharmonia
Concerts here range from classical symphonies to Dixieland jazz. Ticket prices are between R100 and R450.
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Mariinsky Concert Hall
In April 2007, Mariinsky director Valery Gergiev and the Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra opened the new Mariinsky Concert Hall – just in time for the annual Stars of White Nights Festival. The new building is a magnificent multifaceted creation. It preserves the historic brick façade of the set and scenery warehouse that previously stood on this spot facing ul Pisareva, but the modern main entrance, facing ul Dekabristov, is all tinted glass and angular lines, hardly hinting at the beautiful old building behind. The state-of-the-art facility was financed primarily by private investors, including Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov.
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Shostakovich Philharmonia
Under the artistic direction of world-famous conductor Yury Temirkanov, the St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra represents the finest in orchestral music. The Bolshoy Zal on pl Iskusstv is the venue for a full program of symphonic performances, while the nearby Maly Zal hosts smaller ensembles. Both venues are used for numerous music festivals, including the superb Early Music Festival. The philharmonic is closed in July and August.
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Moscow International House Of Music
This graceful, modern, glass building has three halls, including Svetlanov Hall, which holds the largest organ in Russia. Needless to say, organ concerts held here are impressive. This is the usual venue for performances by the National Philharmonic of Russia (www.nfor.ru), a privately financed and highly lauded classical-music organisation. Founded in 1991, the symphony is directed and conducted by the esteemed Vladimir Spivakov.
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Philharmonic
Yekaterinburg’s top venue for the classical performing arts often hosts visiting directors and soloists, as well as the regular performances of the acclaimed Urals academic orchestra.
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Shostakovich Philharmonia Bolshoy Zal
The St Petersburg Philharmonica’s Symphony Orchestra is particularly renowned, and this grand venue is one of its two concert halls.
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Maly Zal
Maly Zal stages organ and chamber music in the 1768 Lutheran church of St Catherine. There’s a busy White Nights program in June.
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Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory
This illustrious music school opposite the Mariinsky is worth checking out for its performances by up-coming musicians.
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Organ Hall
At the attractive wooden Organ Hall, concerts are held throughout the week.
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Sobinov Conservatory
One of the best in Russia, holding frequent performances by resident and visiting musicians.
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Glinka Capella
This venue also has high standards, focusing on choral, chamber and organ concerts.
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Philharmonia
Has three concert halls showcasing folk, pop and classical music.
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