Saint Petersburg is known as cultural capital of Russia. We are glad to offer you the richest variety of theatre world in Saint Petersburg. Over hundred theatres, philharmonic halls, concert halls, jazz clubs and folkshows will answer any exquisite taste. Enjoy splendid ballets at Mariinskyand Musorgsky Opera&Ballet Houses, listen to classical music under world famous conductors in Big Philharmonic Hall, feel the Russian soul through songs and folk dances at Nikolaevsky Palace.

ALEXANDRINSKY THEATRE

    The first professional Drama Theatre in Russia. The building was constructed by famous Carlo Rossi. The Theatre completes the ensemble of the two squares and the street named after Rossi, which indeed is one of the architectural miracles. Aleksandrinski Theatre is the masterpiece of Russian Classicism. The Gala opening of the Theatre took place in 1832, it was named after wife of Nicholas I.
   On the Aleksandinski stage besides wonderful drama plays, the ballet performances are held with the stars of Russian choreography participating.

MARIINSKY THEATRE

    The theatre has been the home of Russian ballet and opera since the 1860s and has become a mecca for both Russian and international artists. The theatre was reconstructed by A. Kavos, and in 1860 was opened as the Mariinsky Theatre. It was named after the wife of the reigning Tsar Alexander II, Marina. Throughout the years, the theatre has held several names. In 1919, it was renamed the Kirov Theatre. In 1992 the name changed officially once again, back to the original name of Mariinsky Theatre. The theatre s splendid and elegant auditorium is richly decorated and in fact is one of the most beautiful in the world. Through its history, the stage of this theatre has seen such famous ballet-masters and ballet- dancers as A. Pavlova, M. Petipa, G.Ulanova, M.Baryshnicov, A.Nyriev. The performances here are of worldclass quality. The current Artistic Director and Chief Choreographer, Oleg Vinogradov, has received international recognition for his outstanding work.

HERMITAGE THEATRE

    The theatre was designed by the architect Giacomo Quarenghi and was constructed between the years of 1783-1787. It was originally used as Catherine the Greats personal theatre. It is located on the corner of the Palace Embankment and the Winter Canal Embankment.
   The Hermitage Theatre is an outstanding architectural monument of the russian classicism of the 1780 sun. And in fact the theatre is one of the best Chamber music theatres in the world. The Hermitage. Theatre is presently used as the lecture hall for the State Hermitage Museum and as the stage for the ballet performances, chamber music recitals, and opera performances.

KONSTANTIN TACHKIN BALLET THEATRE

    The Theatre was founded in 1994 by Konstantin Tachkine and represents a classical ballet theatre which develops the traditions of Russian classical ballet. It is an unique private theatre in Saint-Petersburg and is able to compete with the most famous state companies.
   The repertoire of the theatre includes such masterpieces of the world famous choreography as: "Giselle", "Don Quixote", "Swan lake", "The Nutcracker", "Classical Ballet Gala", "Diamond", "Sleeping Beauty". All mentioned performances are based on classical choreography and on original music versions. Usually the theatre performs with orchestra accompaniment.

MALY OPERA HOUSE MUSSORGSKY

    The theatre was built by the architect Alexander Bryullov during 1830 - 1833. It was named after the brother of the Tsar Nicolas I, Michael. It was opened on 8 November in 1833. Before the revolution, touring French court-performers gave private performances to small groups of aristocrats at the theatre. Since 1918the Maly Opera House (dedicated to Mussorgsky), as it was called up until 1992, was one of the centers of Soviet musical art. Such famous ballet-masters as Yakobson and O.Vinogradov worked there. The current Artistic Director and Chief Choreographer, N.Boyarchicov calls the theatre as the laboratory of the modern choreography, although they have rather classical repertoire. Today in St. Petersburg, this Theatre is the second only to the Mariinsky Theatre.

ACADEMIC PHILARMONIA
NAMED AFTER D.D.SHOSTAKOVICH

    The St. Petersburg Philarmonia, the oldest Philarmonia in Russia, is almost two hundred years old. Its history goes back to 1802 when the St. Petersburg Philarmonic Society, the first one in Europe, was created. It organized the world premiere of Beethoven's Missa Solemnis in 1824.
   The building housing the Philarmonia was constructed in 1839 by the architect P. Jacot (the facade designed by C. Rossi) for the St. Petersburg Assembly of the Noble.
   Nowadays the St. Petersburg Philarmonia bears his name. The Grand Hall of the St. Petersburg Philarmonia is one of the best concert halls in Europe. It is considered to be prestigious and honorable to perform here. The concert life of the Hall has considerably changed; new names appear in its concert programs. But, as I. Andronikov, a famous artist and literary critic, said, it is still "one of the best places in the earth".

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