Alfred Schnittke: new or classic? in Saint Petersburg, Great Hall of the Shostakovich Philharmonic

Concert “Alfred Schnittke: new or classic?” will take place at the Philharmonic. Shostakovich as part of the 8th subscription “Classics. New." The event is dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the composer’s birth and includes works that have become iconic in his work. The concert will be conducted by Felix Korobov, and Yaroslav Timofeev will be the presenter. You can buy tickets on our website now.

Philharmonic named after. Shostakovich — one of the leading concert venues in Russia, known for its high standards and professional musicians. The Honored Ensemble of Russia, the Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Philharmonic Society, will take part in the performance of the program. The Philharmonic Hall is famous for its acoustics and comfort for spectators, which makes attending concerts here especially enjoyable.

The concert program features two significant works by Alfred Schnittke. The first — Symphony No. 1, the performance of which is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the premiere. Second — “Gogol Suite”, created on the basis of the music for the Taganka Theater performance “Revision Tale”. These works clearly demonstrate the composer’s creative heritage and his contribution to world musical culture.

Felix Korobov, a famous Russian conductor, and Yaroslav Timofeev, a music critic and presenter, will ensure a high level of performance and an interesting presentation of the program. The concert promises to be a significant event for all lovers of classical music and admirers of Alfred Schnittke.

Don't miss the opportunity to attend this concert and enjoy the music of the great composer performed by a professional orchestra. You can buy tickets on our website today.