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World famous Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet and Opera theatre
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World-known Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet and Opera theatre is one of top 6 ballet and opera companies in the world. It is a "must see" in St. Petersburg.
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 and General Director, Maestro Valery Gergiev, has received international recognition for his outstanding work.
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Address: Teatralnaya (Theatre) square, 1
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Mikhailovsky Classical Ballet and Opera Theatre (established 1833)
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St. Petersburg‘s second largest musical stage, whose repertoire includes world classics of opera and ballet. Among the works in the programme are Borodin‘s "Prince Igor", Verdi‘s "La Traviata" and "Requiem", Rossini‘s "The Barber of Seville", Bizet‘s "Carmen".
Address: Iskusstv square, 1
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World famous Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet and Opera Theatre - Opera and Concert Hall
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The Mariinsky (Kirov) Theatre, Concert Hall has been built with all the latest innovations. The building houses a unique hall with wooden acoustic panels and all the necessary engineering systems. In terms of technology and acoustics, the name of Yasuhisa Toyota should guarantee that the new Concert Hall will rank alongside the world‘s finest concert venues, such as the concert halls in Lucerne, Sapporo and Birmingham, Berlin‘s Philharmonie, Leipzig‘s Gewandhaus and the Disney Hall in Los Angeles. In the new hall, the stage can be transformed for the desired effect according to the programme for the evening. By being able to control separate sections of the stage, it will be possible to vary the positions of orchestral groups or form an orchestra pit. The hall can also be used for semi-staged productions of operas and ballets.
The new hall has 1100 seats. It will host symphony concerts by the Mariinsky Theatre as well as by guest orchestras.
Every row is higher that the previous, so you have a good view of the stage from all the seats. Acoustics is excellent is every section of the hall.
The only difference is the distance between you and the stage. Orchestra and soloists face parterre. Conductor faces Amphitheatre and Dress Circle.
According to the experts, today Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet and Opera Theatre - Opera and Concert Hall has the best concert acoustic in the world
Address: Pisareva str., 20
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Alexandrinsky Imperial Ballet Theatre (established 1756)
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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. Alexandrinsky Theatre is the masterpiece of Russian Classicism. The Gala opening of the Theatre took place in 1756, it was named after wife of Nicholas I.
On the Alexandinski stage the ballet performances are held with the stars of Russian choreography participating.
Address: Ostrovskogo square, 2
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Hermitage Theatre of Classical Russian Ballet (established 1783)
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Ballet plays in the Emperor Hermitage theatre of the State Hermitage took a special place in an event programme of theatrical St. Petersburg.
The Hermitage Ballet theatre is one of the best Chamber Ballets in the world. The artistic director is Lev Bruskin, a classmate of Mikhail Baryshnikov and the performances reflect the quality that one has come to expect from the Mariinsky or the Bolshoi! The members of the Corps de Ballet are all graduates from the world famous Vaganova School and they have performed all over USA, UK, Western and Eastern Europe.
The Hermitage Ballet utilizes soloists from the Mariinsky and the stage sets are truly magnificent. Those that have attended other premier ballet theaters in Russia will marvel at the intimate setting of the Hermitage Theater. Every seat is comfortable and offers an unparalleled view of the stage. The acoustics are excellent and the orchestra is superb. The performances are so popular that they are often sold out when aficionados arrive and they cannot get in.
In 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Hermitage Theatre of Classical Russian Ballet (established 1783) was awarded as the best chamber ballet in Russia
Address: Dvortsovaya Embankment, 32
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Modern Dance Ballet of Boris Eifman
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St Petersburg State Academic Ballet Theatre of Boris Eifman was founded in 1977. The theatee which was called Leningrad Ballet Ensemble originally appeared as the author’s one, the theatre of one choreographer which was a unique event in those days. Having neither stage, nor permanent rehearsal space, with a small group of dancers, the theatre managed to produce the strongest impression with its very first program; those who saw TWO VOICES with Alla Osipenko and John Markovsky still remember the show as a shock. The ballet BOOMERANG also became a brave experiment about which The New York Times wrote an article under the title: Boris Eifman is the man who dared. Just using the music of Pink Floyd, D. Mc Laflin, R. Wakeman (YES) equaled a riot, and combining that music with strikingly emotional, free from academic cliches choreography brought Eifman the reputation of choreographic dissident.
Address: Ostrovskogo square, 2 (Alexandrinsky theatre)
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Maestro Yury Temirkanov Grand Philharmonic Hall (established 1802)
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Saint-Petersburg philarmony is the oldest in Russia, it is about 200. Its history from Petersburg philarmonical society, created in 1802. In 1824 it organized a world premier of Beethoven‘s "Ceremonial mass".
The hall of the present philarmony was built in 1839 by the architect P.Zhako (K.Rossi designed the facade) for the Gentry Society of Petersburg.
A first-class acoustics hall, placing more than 1500 people, since 40‘s of last century has become a centre of musical life of Petersburg. Philharmonic
Address: Mikhailovskaya street, 2
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St. Petersburg Small Philharmonic "Engelgardt" Hall (established 1828)
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On May 15, 1949 the new chamber hall of the Leningrad Philharmonia was re-opened in the old building in Nevsky Prospect. It was called the Leningrad Philharmonia‘s Small Hall. The creation of this hall was based on the rich Russian chamber music traditions.
The first sprouts of chamber art appeared on the banks of the Neva in the early XVIII century (salon music parties of the enlightened nobility). The building housing the hall was erected in the middle of the XVIII century after the design by F.B. Rastrelli. The spacious hall with the elegant adjoining rooms on the second floor were initially used for balls and masquerades. In 1802 the Philharmonic Society, the first one in Europe, started its concert activity in the hall.
Address: Nevsky prospekt, 20
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Russian Classical Ballet Palace theatre
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The company was founded as the first Theatre of Ballet in Russia under the management of the People‘s Artist of Russia, Professor Peter Gusev in 1966. P. Gusev, the notable artist and balletmaster graduated from the Petrograd Choreographic Academy in 1922 and was an artist of Leningrad Opera and Ballet Theatre untill 1935. From 1940-1950 he
directed the Kirov Ballet, then (1958-1960) was the organizer of the Ballet Theatre in Peking, ballet schools, in Shanghai and Guanchjou.
From 1960-1966 P. Gusev worked as a balletmaster in the Maly Opera and Ballet Theatre and then in Novosibirsk Theatre. Therefore, before the creation of the Saint-Petersburg Ballet he had already time to prove himself as a brilliant choreographer of Ballet Art Schools.
Address: Italyanskaya Ul., 13
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Imperial Russian Ballet Theatre
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Imperial Ballet is a unique private theatre, developing the traditions of Russian classical ballet and in able to complete with the famous state theatres.
The Ballet dancers - are certificated specialists of the famous Vaganova Academy of Russian ballet. Most of the Ballet Dancers of the world known Mariinsky (Kirov) Ballet are graduators of the same Vaganova Academy of Russian ballet.
The Ballet cooperates with leading Russian decoration and costume designers: Vycheslav Okunev ("Giselle", "Don Quixote"), G.Soloviev and S.Pastuch (" Swan lake", "The Nutcracker", "Gala - concert of classical ballet", "Diamonds", "The Sleeping Beauty").
The Tatchkine Ballet is widely known because they have a lot of tours all over the world - in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and in South Africa.
Address: Fontanka embankment, 65
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St. Petersburg Chamber Opera
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The St. Petersburg Chamber Opera Company is home to many world-class soloists and an outstanding orchestra. Its repertoire includes the finest classical Russian and Western European Operas. Since it was established, the company has won many prestigious prizes, although its greatest achievement has been to acquire its own Home, a building of unique beauty and artistic potential in the Baron von Derviz Mansion, located in the very heart of old St. Petersburg.
Address: Galernay street, 33
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Feel Yourself Russian - Best Folk Programme, Brilliant example of Russian Dancing, Music, and Singing
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Even during our brief visits to foreign countries we are looking for the opportunity of experiencing different culture. Moreover, there are even "obligatory" sights of visiting such as Eifel Tower in Paris, Big Ben and Tower in London.
Now imagine yourself in St.Petersburg - the most "European" of all Russian cities.
How to get acquaintance with the unique culture of this country? What shall a foreign visitor do, if his time in St.Petersburg is limited, and he would like to try so many different things - ranging from national cuisine - to "mysterious Russian heart"?
Is there any chance for a foreigner to feel himself Russian?
Our answer is YES! This is a unique opportunity - folk show "Feel Yourself Russian" at the Nikolaevsky Palace!
In the very center of St.Petersburg, just in 10-munite walk from the Hermitage and 3-minute walk from the famous St.Isaak Cathedral one can see a beautiful palace - a real masterpiece of architecture of the second half of the XIXth century - Nikolaevsky Palace. Built by a gifted architect Andrey Schtakenshneider for Grand Duke Nikolay, a son of the Emperor Nikolay I, this place will fully meet your highest cultural expectations. Nowadays this Palace is in TOP-100 list of the most valuable and preserved by state monuments such as Kreml and the Hermitage.
We are very glad to invite you to enjoy the folk show "Feel yourself Russian" and Tsar meals at the Nikolaevsky Palace! We have a rich variety of offers for those who take interest in getting acquainted with Russian traditions.
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Address: Truda (Labour) Square, 4
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State Classical Circus of St.-Petersburg on Fontanka (established 1827)
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St.Petersburg Circus is one of the leading spectacular circuses of the country. It is here that the pantomimes, topic performances and performances for children are created. Among the most significant productions one should mention the three part review "Parade Allais" dedicated to the 100-jubilee of Leningrad Circus (1977), the date being the occasion to reward the Circus with the Order of Peoples‘ Friendship; fairy pantomime "Ruslan and Ludmila" (1979); the circus play "The Most Joyful Day" after A.P. Chekhov‘s story "Kashtanka" (1985). Among the latest productions noteworthy are "Masters 13" (1993). "Guarantee of Success" (1994), "Circus Jockey and Queen of the Arena"(1995), "Today Here, Tomorrow There" (1997), plays for children "Do Not Touch Le Monti" (1994), "We Do Know These Tales" (1996), "Take the Bull by the Horns", "House without Corners" (1997) etc.
Address: Fontanka embankment, 3
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New Year's Eve Tsar's Ball in Imperial Catherine Palace - Extraordinary Once in a Lifetime Experience
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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.
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Address: Tsarskoe Selo, Catherine Palace
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The New Year party in the palace of Grand Duke Vladimir
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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 2010 !
Only for you this night in the sky will begin sparkle magnificent fireworks!
Gala-dinner
Limited number of tickets (130 tickets).
Address: Palace (Dvortsovaya) embankment, 26
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Ballet theatre of St. Petersburg Conservatoire
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The Ballet theatre of St.Petersburg Conservatoire named after N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov is located on Teatralnaya (Theatre) Square in front of Mariinsky theatre. On this place in the 18th century was erected building of the most important St. Petersburg theatre – the Bolshoi (Big) theatre. At the end of the 19th century the building was reconstructed for the Conservatoire. Nowadays, classical ballet and opera performances are staged here.
Address: Teatralnaya square, 3.
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