The Stars of the White Nights is one of the brightest
stars of the music and theatre universe and has emerged to be one of the most
popular and grandiose music forums in its context and scale.
The Stars of the White Nights Festival was created in
1993 by Valery Gergiev, Mariinsky Theatre Artistic and
General Director.Maestro Gergiev says that he conceived the first Festival as a
"musical gift" to the city from the Mariinsky and its star-artists. From the
very beginning the Festival has been focused on the masterpieces of the world's
music discovering for its audience some rarely performed or undeservedly
forgotten pieces.
The Stars of the White Nights Festival has gained in
strength, popularity and international acclaim. The duration for the Festival it
has expanded from ten days to three months during the last sixteen year.
Renowned conductors and star-artists take as great honour the invitation to
perform at the Stars of the White Nights. Each year the Festival
programme includes the Theater's finest opera and ballet productions, great
symphonic works, masterpieces of chamber music and new premieres.
During
the last years the Festival programme has included the works created by the
great classical composers – Beethoven symphonies, Prokofiev's and Tchaikovsky's operas, ballets and
symphony music. Major events at the Stars have included the production
of Wagner's Der Ring des
Nibelungen, in addition to the Shostakovich and Mahler Symphonies
series.
This festival is a must for ballet, opera and classical music
amateurs. The annual Stars of the White Nights Festival takes an
inspiration for its name from the short summer season when the sun never sets,
and the beauty of St-Petersburg White Nights contributes to the festival's
special atmosphere and its world-class programme of concerts, as audience comes
out of the historic theatre at midnight into daylight to stroll along the
streets of the theatrical setting of St Petersburg.
From 21 May to 18 July 2010 St Petersburg, Russia will be hosting the
XVIII Stars of the White Nights Music Festival, which has always
enjoyed the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. Over
eight weeks, the Festival will present over 90 opera and ballet
performances, symphony and chamber concerts and solo performances by
international stars of the stage.
One new feature of the XVIII Festival, which traditionally
features works by Russian and European composers in its programme, will be the
thematic three and four day programmes at the end of each week.
These unique festival weekends will be dedicated to the most important events in
the arts and classical music as well as to the work of Pyotr
TCHAIKOVSKY, Igor
Stravinsky, Sergei
PROKOFIEV, Rodion SHCHEDRIN and Frederic Chopin.
The Festival opens with a huge programme that marks the Year
of Russia in France and France in Russia. On 21 May, Valery
Gergiev will be conducting the Bizet-Shchedrin ballet Carmen Suite.
Later in the Franco-Russian weekend there will be a performance by violinist Nikolaj Znaider, a revival of the ballet Ondine with
choreography by Pierre Lacotte and a series of concerts by the outstanding
French pianist Helene Grimaud. She will be performing Ravel's Piano Concerto
together with the Mariinsky Theatre Symphony Orchestra under Valery
Gergiev on 23 May. Grimaud's recital on 28 May and the pianist's
collaboration with Dutch cellist Clemens Hagen on 27 May will be held as part of
the Mariinsky Theatre's Artist of the Month
project.
During the Festival, recordings of concerts
featuring Leonidas Kavakos and of Richard Wagner's opera Das
Rheingold with Rene
Pape will be made for the Mariinsky recording label.
More
information
From 15 to 25 April the Mariinsky
Theatre will be running its anniversary tenth International Ballet Festival –
one of the highlights of the world’s ballet season which draws balletomanes from
across the globe to St Petersburg.
In line with tradition, the
festival opens with a premiere. This year it will be Rodion Shchedrin’s ballet
Anna Karenina with choreography by Alexei Ratmansky, making it the ballet master’s latest work
for the Mariinsky Theatre. In the premiere performances the lead roles will be
performed by Diana Vishneva ( 15 April ) and Ulyana
Lopatkina ( 16 April ), two outstanding Mariinsky Theatre
ballerinas with different artistic temperaments and performing styles. They will
be partnered by Andrian Fadeyev ( 15 April ) and Yuri
Smekalov ( 16 April ).
IX International Ballet Festival "Dance Open" (28 March 2010 - 31 March 2010) (ARCHIVE)
The International Ballet Festival Dance Open is the biggest ballet forum in Russia that gathers artists from all over the world. In 2010 there will be held the 9th edition of the festival and international ballet stars, famous teachers and ballet students from different countries will come to participate in the festival.
Maslenitsa, or Pancake Week, one of Russia`s most traditional festivals, was celebrated in style in the country`s pre-Revolutionary capital. Maslenitsa festivities entered every home and were welcomed by every family. The most august figures and officials, the intelligentsia and the city`s nobles all took part in the revelry. Throughout Maslenitsa, Tsaritsino Meadow and the Admiralty Gardens played host to folk celebrations, and in the city`s palaces and mansions there were parties and masked balls, with theatre playbills listing the finest productions.
Several years ago the Mariinsky Theatre returned to the wonderful tradition of Maslenitsa festivities. The Festival programme invariably includes wonderful productions, among them works based on fairy-tales as well as interesting vocal and instrumental programmes. Continuing the tradition of open-to-all celebrations established by the Imperial Theatres for Maslenitsa, the Mariinsky Theatre will be running a series of charity concerts. The Mariinsky Theatre and the University of St Petersburg have revived the ancient Russian tradition of Pancake Week, organising student balls for several years now, to bid farewell to winter. The University programme includes parties, dancing, music (with Mariinsky Theatre performers), pancakes, fireworks and, of course, the burning of the straw scarecrow of Maslenitsa.
The Stars of the White Nights is one of the brightest stars of the
music and theatre universe and has emerged to be one of the most popular and
grandiose music forums in its context and scale.
The Stars of the
White Nights Festival was created in 1993 by Valery Gergiev, Mariinsky Theatre Artistic and
General Director.Maestro Gergiev says that he conceived the first Festival as a
"musical gift" to the city from the Mariinsky and its star-artists. From the
very beginning the Festival has been focused on the masterpieces of the world’s
music discovering for its audience some rarely performed or undeservedly
forgotten pieces.
The Stars of the White Nights Festival has gained in strength,
popularity and international acclaim. The duration for the Festival it has
expanded from ten days to three months during the last sixteen year. Renowned
conductors and star-artists take as great honour the invitation to perform at
the Stars of the White Nights. Each year the Festival programme
includes the Theater’s finest opera and ballet productions, great symphonic
works, masterpieces of chamber music and new premieres.
During the last
years the Festival programme has included the works created by the great
classical composers – Beethoven symphonies, Prokofiev's and Tchaikovsky's operas, ballets and
symphony music. Major events at the Stars have included the
production of Wagner's Der Ring des
Nibelungen, in addition to the Shostakovich and Mahler Symphonies
series.
This festival is a must for ballet, opera and classical music
amateurs. The annual Stars of the White Nights Festival takes an
inspiration for its name from the short summer season when the sun never sets,
and the beauty of St-Petersburg White Nights contributes to the festival’s
special atmosphere and its world-class programme of concerts, as audience comes
out of the historic theatre at midnight into daylight to stroll along the
streets of the theatrical setting of St Petersburg.
The International Ballet Festival Mariinsky was launched in 2001. The Festival‘s main aim is to draw the stars of world ballet to Russia‘s cultural capital. The Mariinsky Ballet Company is known well beyond St Petersburg, though guest appearances by renowned illustrious foreign dancers and companies were very rare prior to the Mariinsky Ballet Festival.
Each year the Mariinsky Ballet Festival brings together the world‘s best dancers and the playbill lists a programme of works performed by various ballet companies. In line with tradition, the Mariinsky Theatre will present a premiere at the opening of the Festival, which will conclude with a grand gala concert by stars of world ballet.
Maslenitsa, or Pancake Week, one of Russia‘s most traditional festivals, was celebrated in style in the country‘s pre-Revolutionary capital. Maslenitsa festivities entered every home and were welcomed by every family. The most august figures and officials, the intelligentsia and the city‘s nobles all took part in the revelry. Throughout Maslenitsa, Tsaritsino Meadow and the Admiralty Gardens played host to folk celebrations, and in the city‘s palaces and mansions there were parties and masked balls, with theatre playbills listing the finest productions.
Several years ago the Mariinsky Theatre returned to the wonderful tradition of Maslenitsa festivities. The Festival programme invariably includes wonderful productions, among them works based on fairy-tales as well as interesting vocal and instrumental programmes. Continuing the tradition of open-to-all celebrations established by the Imperial Theatres for Maslenitsa, the Mariinsky Theatre will be running a series of charity concerts. The Mariinsky Theatre and the University of St Petersburg have revived the ancient Russian tradition of Pancake Week, organising student balls for several years now, to bid farewell to winter. The University programme includes parties, dancing, music (with Mariinsky Theatre performers), pancakes, fireworks and, of course, the burning of the straw scarecrow of Maslenitsa.
The New Year party in the palace of Grand Duke Vladimir (31 December 2008 - 01 January 2009) (ARCHIVE)
Dear ladies and gentelmen!
We glad invite you to New Year`s Ball in a palace of Grand duke Vladimir!
These walls remember great figures of Russia. Great dukes and princesses, all Russia nobility were here frequent visitors.
The glory about balls rattled not only in Russia, but also across in Europe!
We do not change traditions, and this magic New Year`s eve together with you will be met by great persons - Elisaveta and Ekaterina II.
This solemn ball, resting upon century-old traditions is really in harmony with the spirit of Northern capital.
We hope, that you take pleasure in shine and luxury of the Russian Imperia. This night, you will have magnificent opportunity to take pleasure in masterpieces of composers and Russian classical ballet.
The best actors of St.-Petersburg will create for you a unique atmosphere by Rossini`s, Tchaykovsky, Bizet, Minkus and Shopin music, in a magnificent white hall for you alive music will sound. Under wide-known hits you can dance!
Incendiary the gipsy will congratulate you on new 2009 !
Only for you this night in the sky will begin sparkle magnificent fireworks!
Gala-dinner Limited number of tickets (130 tickets).
Romeo and Juliet is a ballet by Sergei Prokofiev based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Music from the ballet was extracted by Prokofiev as three suites for orchestra
and as a piano work.
The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy by William Shakespeare
concerning two young "star-cross’d lovers" and the role played by their tragic
suicides in ending a long-running family feud. It is one of the most famous of
Shakespeare’s plays, one of his earliest theatrical triumphs, and is thought to
be the most archetypal love story of the Renaissance and indeed the history of
Western culture.
Several ballet adaptations of the story have been made, the first written in
the 18th century. The best known feature music by Sergei Prokofiev, and a
variety of choreographers have used this music. The first version featuring
Prokofiev’s music was performed in 1938.
The Stars of the White Nights Festival is one of the most popular and important events in terms of contemporary music and theatre.
The Stars of the White Nights Festival was initiated in 1993 by Valery Gergiev, Artistic Director of the Mariinsky Theatre. The maestro says that he envisaged the first Festival as a "musical gift" to the city from the Mariinsky Theatre and the soloists who agreed to perform. From the first, the Festival turned to the best of world music, including works that are rarely performed or have been undeservedly forgotten.
The Stars of the White Nights Festival has gained in strength, popularity and international acclaim. Over fifteen years, the ten-day Festival has expanded to cover two or three months in summer. Renowned conductors and soloists consider it a special honour to perform at the Stars of the White Nights. Every year the Festival programme includes the Theatre's best opera and ballet productions, grandiose symphony works, chamber music and new theatre premieres. In recent years the Festival playbill has included programmes of works by supreme classical composers – Beethoven and Prokofiev's symphonies and opera and ballet and symphony music by Tchaikovsky. One major event in recent years was the staging of Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen, in addition to the Shostakovich Symphonies and Mahler Symphonies series.
This festival is a must for ballet, opera and classical music lovers. The annual White Nights Festival derives its name from the short summer season when the sun never sets, and the beauty of these White Nights contributes to the festival’s special atmosphere and its world-class programme of concerts, as audiences exit the historic theatre at midnight into daylight to stroll home through the theatrical setting of St Petersburg.
The International Ballet Festival Mariinsky was launched in 2001. The Festival‘s main aim is to draw the stars of world ballet to Russia‘s cultural capital. The Mariinsky Ballet Company is known well beyond St Petersburg, though guest appearances by renowned illustrious foreign dancers and companies were very rare prior to the Mariinsky Ballet Festival.
Each year the Mariinsky Ballet Festival brings together the world‘s best dancers and the playbill lists a programme of works performed by various ballet companies. In line with tradition, the Mariinsky Theatre will present a premiere at the opening of the Festival, which will conclude with a grand gala concert by stars of world ballet.
Maslenitsa, or Pancake Week, one of Russia‘s most traditional festivals, was celebrated in style in the country‘s pre-Revolutionary capital. Maslenitsa festivities entered every home and were welcomed by every family. The most august figures and officials, the intelligentsia and the city‘s nobles all took part in the revelry. Throughout Maslenitsa, Tsaritsino Meadow and the Admiralty Gardens played host to folk celebrations, and in the city‘s palaces and mansions there were parties and masked balls, with theatre playbills listing the finest productions.
Several years ago the Mariinsky Theatre returned to the wonderful tradition of Maslenitsa festivities. The Festival programme invariably includes wonderful productions, among them works based on fairy-tales as well as interesting vocal and instrumental programmes. Continuing the tradition of open-to-all celebrations established by the Imperial Theatres for Maslenitsa, the Mariinsky Theatre will be running a series of charity concerts. The Mariinsky Theatre and the University of St Petersburg have revived the ancient Russian tradition of Pancake Week, organising student balls for several years now, to bid farewell to winter. The University programme includes parties, dancing, music (with Mariinsky Theatre performers), pancakes, fireworks and, of course, the burning of the straw scarecrow of Maslenitsa.
The New Year party in the palace of Grand Duke Vladimir (31 December 2007 - 01 January 2008) (ARCHIVE)
Dear ladies and gentelmen!
We glad invite you to New Year`s Ball in a palace of Grand duke Vladimir!
These walls remember great figures of Russia. Great dukes and princesses, all Russia nobility were here frequent visitors.
The glory about balls rattled not only in Russia, but also across in Europe!
We do not change traditions, and this magic New Year`s eve together with you will be met by great persons - Elisaveta and Ekaterina II.
This solemn ball, resting upon century-old traditions is really in harmony with the spirit of Northern capital.
We hope, that you take pleasure in shine and luxury of the Russian Imperia. This night, you will have magnificent opportunity to take pleasure in masterpieces of composers and Russian classical ballet.
The best actors of St.-Petersburg will create for you a unique atmosphere by Rossini`s, Tchaykovsky, Bizet, Minkus and Shopin music, in a magnificent white hall for you alive music will sound. Under wide-known hits you can dance!
Incendiary the gipsy will congratulate you on new 2008 !
Only for you this night in the sky will begin sparkle magnificent fireworks!
Gala-dinner
Limited number of tickets
Prices for The New year party in the palace of Grand Duke Vladimir
Orders placed before October 1: 700 $ p/p
Orders placed before November 1 : 800 $ p/p
Orders placed before December 7 : 850 $ p/p
Orders placed after December 7 : 950 $ p/p
The VIII International winter festival "Arts Square" (28 December 2007 - 07 January 2008) (ARCHIVE)
The festival takes place in St. Petersburg, Russia, on the famed Arts Square in the heart of the city. This magnificent square designed by Italian architect Carlo Rossi is home to the St. Petersburg Philharmonia, the State Russian Museum, the Mussorgsky Theatre, the Ethnographic Museum and the Grand Hotel Europe. Presiding over it all is the imposing monument of Alexandre Pushkin, Russia’s most famous bard.
This festival celebrates the 125th anniversary of the founding of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, and the 75th anniversary of the founding of the St. Petersburg Symphonic Orchestra.
The International EARLYMUSIC Festival, established in St Petersburg in 1998, is now recognised as one of Russia‘s leading musical forums. The Festival takes places annually in September-October and presents the musical legacy of the Middle-Ages, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical eras to audiences in St Petersburg, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Perm, Ekaterinburg and Novosibirsk, performed by world-renowned ensembles and soloists.
XV International Music Festival "St.Petersburg Palaces" (09 June 2007 - 09 July 2007) (ARCHIVE)
The International Music Festival "St. Petersburg Palaces" was founded by Konstantin Orbelian, director and chief conductor of State academic chamber orchestra of Russia, and artistic director, well-known St.Petersburg violinist Maria Safarianz. This holiday of art has become important culture event not just in Russian‘s culture life, but abroad too. The Unique concert programms & famous all over the World musicians.
Incredible musical events in luxury halls of different palaces.
International Festival «MUSICAL COLLECTION» (04 June 2007 - 10 July 2007) (ARCHIVE)
This festival of performing arts passes in the Grand Philharmonic Hall and Small Philharmonic Hall. This year, the festival is dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the St.Petersburg Academic Philharmonia. During our festival you will hear outstanding performers including pianists Michel DALBERTO (France), Lise de la SALLE (France), Fabio Mastrangelo (Italy), violinist Dmitri BERLINSKY (USA), conductor Leo KRAEMER (Germany), Anders PAULSSON soprano-saxophone (Sweden), and tenor Evgeny Akimov.
"The Stars of the White Nights 2007" International Ballet and Opera Festival (18 May 2007 - 15 July 2007) (ARCHIVE) Artistic Director – Valery Gergiev
This festival of performing arts is the essence of the Mariinsky theatre’s artistic achievements, home of the
celebrated Kirov Opera and Ballet, and is a must for ballet, opera and classical music lovers. The annual White
Nights Festival derives its name from the short summer season when the sun never sets, and the beauty of these
white nights contributes to the festival’s special atmosphere and its world-class programme of concerts, as
audiences exit the historic theatre at midnight into daylight to stroll home through the theatrical setting of
St Petersburg. The festival presents the company’s most exceptional productions with performances by leading
Russian and international artists, and combines famous historical productions along with new premieres and
contemporary pieces.
The III Festival Maslenitsa (Shrove-tide) (12 February 2007 - 18 February 2007) (ARCHIVE)
The Mariinsky Theatre will be hosting The III Festival Maslenitsa (Shrove-tide) from 12 –18 February 2007. The festival programme will be composed of works by Igor Stravinsky and it marks the opening of a special Stravinsky season which will be continued during the Stars of the White Nights festival.
The New year party in the palace of Grand Duke Vladimir (31 December 2006 - 01 January 2007) (ARCHIVE)
Dear ladies and gentelmen!
We glad invite you to New Year`s Ball in a palace of Grand duke Vladimir!
These walls remember great figures of Russia. Great dukes and princesses, all Russia nobility were here frequent visitors.
The glory about balls rattled not only in Russia, but also across in Europe!
We do not change traditions, and this magic New Year`s eve together with you will be met by great persons - Elisaveta and Ekaterina II.
This solemn ball, resting upon century-old traditions is really in harmony with the spirit of Northern capital.
We hope, that you take pleasure in shine and luxury of the Russian Imperia. This night, you will have magnificent opportunity to take pleasure in masterpieces of composers and Russian classical ballet.
The best actors of St.-Petersburg will create for you a unique atmosphere by Rossini`s, Tchaykovsky, Bizet, Minkus and Shopin music, in a magnificent white hall for you alive music will sound. Under wide-known hits you can dance!
Incendiary the gipsy will congratulate you on new 2007 !
Only for you this night in the sky will begin sparkle magnificent fireworks!
Gala-dinner
Limited number of tickets
Prices for The New year party in the palace of Grand Duke Vladimir
Orders placed before October 1: 700 $ p/p
Orders placed before November 1 : 800 $ p/p
Orders placed after November 1 : 850 $ p/p
Tsar‘s Ball 2007 in Imperial Catherine Palace (31 December 2006 - 01 January 2007) (ARCHIVE)
A beautiful ceremony of the Imperial Court
that revives to you the balls, receptions and celebrations which used to astound the world.
The truly majestic spirit of the bygone era of the Tsars
to be experienced in the glorious Saint-Petersburg - Russian
Cultural Capital - in Catherine‘s Palace - the fabulous summer residence of Russian Emperors.
International Festival EARLYMUSIC (15 September 2006 - 05 October 2006) (ARCHIVE)
“Earlymusic” is the first festival, opening to the Russian public the heritage of early European music performed by the World class musicians. The festival is promoting the Renaissance of Russian musical “golden age”.
5th International Festival of the Grand Waltz St Petersburg (21 July 2006 - 31 July 2006) (ARCHIVE)
The State Hermitage and The Creative Alliance of Museum Employees of St Petersburg and the Leningrad Oblast, an Interregional Public Organization, present the 5th International Festival of the Grand Waltz during the period from 21 to 31 July 2006. The Chairman of the Honorary Committee of the Festival is Director of the State Hermitage and Chairman of the Creative Alliance of Museum Employees of St Petersburg and the Leningrad Oblast, Academician Mikhail Piotrovsky.
The 11- th International "Musical Olympus" Festival (26 May 2006 - 04 June 2006) (ARCHIVE)
The Musical Olympus International Festival is a ‘parade of winners‘. It is held annually since 1996 and presents the winners of the biggest and most prestigious international music competitions.
Pianists, vocalists, strings, percussions, and brass instruments performers as well as composers and conductors take part in the festival concerts. They represent the ‘Olympus‘ of major international music competitions, such as the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels, the ARD in Munich, the Sibelius Competition in Helsinki, the Maria Callas Grand Prix in Athens, and many others.
"The Stars of the White Nights 2006" International Festival (10 May 2006 - 19 July 2006) (ARCHIVE) Dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich
Artistic Director: Valery Gergiev
This festival of performing arts is the essence of the Mariinsky theatre’s artistic achievements, home of the
celebrated Kirov Opera and Ballet, and is a must for ballet, opera and classical music lovers. The annual White
Nights Festival derives its name from the short summer season when the sun never sets, and the beauty of these
white nights contributes to the festival’s special atmosphere and its world-class programme of concerts, as
audiences exit the historic theatre at midnight into daylight to stroll home through the theatrical setting of
St Petersburg. The festival presents the company’s most exceptional productions with performances by leading
Russian and international artists, and combines famous historical productions along with new premieres and
contemporary pieces.
Tsar‘s Ball in Catherine Palace (31 December 2005 - 01 January 2006) (ARCHIVE)
Hostesses and guides meet guests in the lobby of Grand Hotel Europe or Astoria at 18.45
Transfer by coach to Tsarskoe Selo
Police escort is leading the way to speed up the movement through the city
The festival takes place in St. Petersburg, Russia, on St. Petersburg’s famed Arts Square. This magnificent square designed by Italian architect Carlo Rossi is home to the St. Petersburg Philharmonia, the State Russian Museum, the Mussorgsky theatre, the Ethnographic Museum and the Grand Hotel Europe. Presiding over it all is the imposing monument of Alexandre Pushkin, Russia’s most famous bard.
"The Stars of the White Nights 2005" International Festival (27 May 2005 - 30 July 2005) (ARCHIVE)
Along with the long-awaited coming of summer to St. Petersburg we are once again hosting the Stars of the White Nights festival, now in its thirteenth year. Since the time of its inception it has exerted a magnetic appeal, drawing lovers of Russian culture from all over the world to St Petersburg, each year presenting a unique programme of ballets, operas and symphony music.
1st Festival "Maslenitsa" (Shrove-tide) at the Mariinsky Theatre (08 March 2005 - 13 March 2005) (ARCHIVE)
The Maslenitsa (Shrove-tide) Week at the Mariinsky Theatre festival will be running from 8-13 March and adds to the theatre´s traditional programme of festivals. For an entire week the stage of the Mariinsky Theatre will be ruled by the world of fairy-tales. The festival opens with a premiere of Rimsky-Korsakov´s opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan. The fairy-tale operas and ballets in the festival programme, among them Cinderella and The Nutcracker, will turn The Maslenitsa (Shrove-tide) week itself into a true fairy-tale.
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