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The Hermitage Theatre is one of the oldest theatres in Saint Petersburg
and Russia. It was built by the architect Giacomo Quarenghi between
1783-1789 by order of Catherine II.
Today it is used by various groups. Visitors can listen to a concert
of symphony music, opera or watch a ballet.
The Hermitage Theatre also holds scientific conferences, seminars
and symposia.
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The Hermitage Theatre
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In 1989 Professor Saulus Sondetskis, a famous conductor, People's
Artist of the USSR, winner of State Prizes, established a new orchestra
named the St Petersburg Camerata Orchestra. February 14, 1994 this
ensemble was awarded a unique status of the State Hermitage Orchestra.
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State Hermitage Orchestra St Petersburg Camerata
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The Hermitage Theatre, the venerable halls of the museum, its architecturally
amazing inner yards became concert venues for the musical events
of the programme that includes all the existing forms and genres
of the art of music.
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Gala Concert in the Main Courtyard of the Winter
Palace
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The Great Waltz Festival is organized with the purpose of
developing traditions of democratic chamber performances established
in the course of the famous 'Strauss seasons' almost two centuries
ago. Within the frames of the Great Waltz festival eleven
concerts are held annually, in accordance with the number of summer
seasons that Strauss spent in St Petersburg.
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Gala Concert in the Armorial Hall
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International Festival Dedication to Maestro - a tribute
to the greatest composers, artists and musicians - suggests organizing
concerts to mark the anniversaries. Peculiarity of Festival Dedication
to Maestro is not only in the concert venue but also in its multi-genre
character. As a part of festival classical and jazz concerts, gala
concerts of ballet and opera stars take place.
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The concert in Large Italian Skylight Room. Igor
Stadler
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