The concert will feature music by Verdi, Rossini, Bizet, Leoncavallo, Kalman, Lehár, Strauss, and the main event will be the performance of Anna Netrebko.
Ticket: free
Dates: Fri at 21:00
Address: Palace Square
Start date: May 27, 2016
Completion date: May 27, 2016
In honor of City Day, St. Petersburg residents will enjoy a grand concert at Palace Square. In evening St. Petersburg, from a stage decorated in the spirit of a magnificent ballroom, they will sound best works classics: Rossini, Verdi, Bizet, Kalman, Puccini and Strauss.
The event will be attended by the Mikhailovsky Theater Symphony Orchestra conducted by Mikhail Tatarnikov and opera soloists, including People's Artist of Russia Anna Netrebko.
Under open air you will be able to listen to opera arias performed by a tenor Bolshoi Theater Russia Yusif Eyvazov, soloist Mariinsky Theater Ildar Abdrazakov, star soprano Olga Peretyatko, soloist of the Moscow theater " New opera"and guest soloist of the Bolshoi Theater of Russia Georgy Vasiliev and other famous performers.
Complements an incredible performance dance numbers performed by world ballet stars and artists of St. Petersburg theaters. Among them are the theater “Mr. Pageau’s Wandering Dolls”, the St. Petersburg State Academic Ballet Theater named after Leonid Yakobson, etc.
This weekend, May 26 and 27, 2018, the city on the Neva celebrates its 315th birthday. Many events for City Day in the Northern capital are traditional - an ice cream festival, a ball of nationalities and a concert classical music on Palace Square. In 2018, the authorities have planned new events, no less bright and solemn.
Thus, in honor of the celebration of City Day in St. Petersburg in 2018, a large-scale bicycle parade will take place, which will block the city center on the morning of May 27. On May 27, circus performers will also march through the center - the procession of theatergoers, accompanied by live elephants, promises to be especially large-scale.
Equally bright events await citizens and guests in the coming hours - a classical music concert with the participation of invited opera stars will take place on Palace Square, and at night the Singing Fountains show will start - the light and music event will end with the passage between the doors of the divorced Palace Bridge a real professional, and even a hereditary tightrope walker.
Classics on Palace Square 2018 - what will be presented to the public, who will perform
The concert, which starts at 21.00, promises to amaze with the number of professionals taking to the stage, bright decorations, excellent sound quality and mesmerizing ballet performances.
The action will last two hours - until 23.00, respectively.
The tradition of holding open-air concerts exists in many cities around the world and in Russia in particular. In St. Petersburg, the show is always different from others, because the city is congratulated on its birthday not just by stars, but by world stars of classical singing, the website reports. Both connoisseurs and simple onlookers who want to understand and feel the full power of the event try to join in the action.
At one time, it was here, at the “Classics on Palace Square” concert, that one could hear Russian performer with the world famous Dmitry Hvorostovsky. IN last time he sang here last year, in May 2017, and in November he was held in last path, because the singer was terminally ill. Anna Netrebko, a friend of Hvorostovsky's harsh days and also a star of Russian and world opera, is also a regular at Classics on the Palace, but this year the concert will take place without her.
Despite the absence of the main headliners, the concert program will once again surprise fans of classical art with the versatility of the repertoire and the charismatic performance of masterpieces by Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Bizet, Verdi, Gounod, Strauss and other great composers.
The stars of the evening will be a brilliant duet of world stars opera stage.
He is an outstanding tenor of our time, a bold experimenter and the owner of a truly Sicilian character. Music lovers around the world pronounce his name in the same breath as Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti.
She is the Polish “queen of improvisation” with the talent of a dramatic actress, the owner of an inimitably light soprano voice and simply a favorite of audiences around the world.
Together they are Roberto Alagna and Alexandra Kurzhak, a bright creative and married couple, and “Classics on Dvortsovaya” is their debut open-air in Russia.
This evening, St. Petersburg residents and guests of the city will be able to enjoy another magnificent soprano: winner of the BBC “Singer of the World” award Valentina Nafornitsa will take part in the open-air on Dvortsovaya for the second time. In 2015, the square applauded the brilliant duet of Valentina and Dmitry Hvorostovsky.
The real highlight of the Classics 2018 program will be the performers whose skills and talent are in demand at the most prestigious opera stages in the world. The golden voices of the Russian opera school will congratulate St. Petersburg on its 315th anniversary: Venera Gimadieva, Alexey Markov, Oksana Volkova, Pavel Kolgatin, Alexey Tikhomirov Alexander Trofimov.
The dance part of the show will be graced by soloists of the Bolshoi and Mikhailovsky theaters and the ballet of Alla Dukhova "TODES", ballet dancers of the Leonid Yakobson Theater. Premiere performance of the dance and sports club " DUET", the current world champion Latin American dances, will spice up the Classics program with unbridled expression and mesmerizing synchronicity of performance.
Let us note that “Classics on the Palace” began its history five years ago, in 2013, and has become a good tradition for celebrating City Day in St. Petersburg.
You can also watch the concert on the Kultura TV channel and online on the Internet.
Traffic closure in St. Petersburg on May 26
The concert, which will last about two hours, will undoubtedly be an excellent culmination of the first day of the city's anniversary celebration. At the same time, some inconveniences await city residents - the classic will block the center of St. Petersburg for motorists, because countless people usually gather for a free concert.
By the way, this year “Classics” is also the decoration of the end of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum - a large-scale event with the participation of professionals from all over the world.
Motorists should be aware that the city center will be closed to traffic and plan their route due to traffic restrictions.
- Millionnaya Street from Palace Square to Moshkov Lane;
- Pevchesky passage;
- embankment of the Moika River from Pevchesky Proezd to Nevsky Prospekt.
By the way, sudden traffic jams have been observed in St. Petersburg for several days now, since May 24 - residents are sure that the traffic closures are associated with the passage of motorcades of forum participants.
A real celebration of classical art, held on Palace Square in honor of City Day - the Founding Day of St. Petersburg, over the course of several years it has turned into a vibrant cultural brand that attracts the attention of not only St. Petersburg residents, but also Russian and foreign tourists.
The audience of the show “Classics on Palace Square” is growing every year, and it is expected that on May 27, 2017, a public concert of the world opera and choreographic art will once again attract over half a million viewers.
The program of the show, which has never been repeated in five years, promises to be special this time too: soloists of the leading opera stages of the world - La Scala, Covent Garden, Metropolitan Opera, Paris and Vienna Opera, including representatives of the national opera school, will perform exquisite classical works, ancient Neapolitan songs, fragments from famous operettas. Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Puccini, Strauss, Gounod, Saint-Saëns, Lehar, Kalman - the works of these and other geniuses of classical art will be accompanied by Symphony Orchestra Mikhailovsky Theater under the direction of Mikhail Tatarnikov, as well as one of the best youth choirs in the city. The unchanging principle of “Classics on Dvortsovaya” is only live music and live sound.
Happy Birthday to St. Petersburg People's Artist Russia, the unrivaled Dmitry Hvorostovsky - immortal musical hits performed by the world opera headliner will once again be performed in the concert space of Palace Square. Together with him, world-famous performers who have not previously performed at St. Petersburg open-air will appear on stage: one of the best tenors of our time, Marcelo Alvarez; a star in demand by leading opera houses, the inimitable soprano and the face of popular world brands Sonya Yoncheva; exquisite beauty, American opera diva, lyric soprano Danielle De Niese; an incendiary and bright performer with a worldwide reputation, guest soloist of the Bolshoi and Mariinsky theaters Veronika Dzhioeva; soloist of the Bolshoi Theater of Russia, tenor Alexei Tatarintsev, unique in technique and beauty of sound; soloists of the Mariinsky Theater - melodic, expressive tenor Sergei Skorokhodov and deep, regal mezzo-soprano Yulia Matochkina.
This year, “Classics on Dvortsovaya” will surprise you with even greater entertainment. The idea of turning each performance into a mini-performance - with luxurious costumes, full-fledged drama and artistic atmosphere - will be enhanced by bright scenographic solutions. Five large LED video screens will be installed on Palace Square for spectators.
In general, over 200 will be used to create visual art effects in the square and on the stage. square meters video projection surface.
As a gift to connoisseurs of ballet art, the program of the classical evening includes fragments from choreographic masterpieces performed by famous artists. The evening will be given a special, truly St. Petersburg atmosphere by the performances of the artists of the Theater "Mr. Pejot's Wandering Dolls."
The dance part of the show will be graced by the corps de ballet of the St. Petersburg State academic theater ballet named after Leonid Yakobson, flamenco master of the dance company Ursula Lopez and show ballet TODES.
The concert starts at 21.00. Free admission.
The project will take place on the initiative of the Government of St. Petersburg with the support of the Committee for Culture of St. Petersburg.
Read more about the project on the website.
According to legend, exactly 315 years ago, Peter the Great stamped his foot and ordered the construction of a city in the Neva delta. Many were hostile to his idea and did not believe that it would be possible to open a window to Europe on the marshy lands near the Gulf of Finland. But the emperor proved the opposite, and for several centuries St. Petersburg has delighted millions of people from all over the world.
When is City Day celebrated?
City Day in the Northern capital is celebrated every year on May 27, but a number of events dedicated to the solemn date will take place the day before. That is, we will have two free days, when you can walk, enjoy the sun and the approaching summer.
Where to go on holidays?
By the end of May, the trees in St. Petersburg are already green, fountains are working, and holiday decorations. Even just walking the streets these days is a real pleasure. But it’s better not to limit yourself to a simple promenade, because there will be so many interesting things happening around!
Retro transport parade
If suddenly on Nevsky you see buses, trolleybuses and cars from the past, don’t be surprised - this is. On May 26, a column of rare cars will begin its triumphal journey along central streets and avenues. Keep your camera ready, or even better, come after 15:00 to Inzhenernaya Street, where there will be a stop. Everyone will be able to look into the salon and take unusual pictures.
On May 27 at 12:00 it will start from all over Russia. A bright flash mob will take place, in which the singer IOWA and the dance group “Edelweiss” will take part. Also in holidays A ship parade, a masquerade procession and a circus arts festival are planned.
Show "Singing Bridges"
When it gets dark, you can move closer to the water. On the night of May 27, the “Singing Bridges” show will be launched in St. Petersburg for the third time. It is expected that this year the crossings will be conducted to the music of Isaac Schwartz, a composer whose fame was brought to him by the melodies for the films “White Sun of the Desert,” “Star of Captivating Happiness,” and “The Brothers Karamazov.”
In honor of the Day, the city will be celebrated not with a recording, as is usually done, but with the accompaniment of a symphony orchestra.
Laying flowers to the Bronze Horseman
The holiday will be officially opened by the ceremony. Usually, the city's top officials and an honor guard participate in it, and ordinary citizens can only see the broadcast. But this year access to To the Bronze Horseman want to open to everyone, so be on the lookout Senate Square by 10:00.
Concert in the Peter and Paul Fortress
On May 27 at 12:00 a ceremonial shot will be fired from the bastion. He will symbolically open the holiday, which will be held on the territory of Hare Island for the first time in recent years and will surprise the audience from the very first minutes. A costume show dedicated to the history of St. Petersburg will unfold on the stage in the form of a “Zenith plane”. He will be followed by Igor Kornelyuk and Tatyana Bulanova, and the headliners of the concert will be Irakli, the Pizza group and the disco tribe IOWA. The concert starts at 13:00, but you can come earlier - it won’t be boring.
Ice cream festival
Well, what would a holiday be without food! Come and eat ice cream on Saturday. At the festival you can try dozens of types of ice treats from different manufacturers, as well as take part in competitions, listen to music and just have a good time.
Show “Classics on Dvortsovaya”
Towards the end of the first day, the action will move to . In this beautiful open-air hall there will be a grand show for all residents and guests of St. Petersburg - “Classics on Palace Square”. The project involves stars of the Russian and world opera stage, ballet dancers, famous musicians and composers.
The concert starts at 21:00, admission is free.
Festive fireworks
Will complete two anniversary days for St. Petersburg festive fireworks. The first salvos will be fired at 23:00. An hour later the torches of the Rostral Columns will light up.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 27 – RIA Novosti. A public concert "Classics on Dvortsovaya", a ball of nationalities, excursions, a Great Bicycle Parade and an ice cream festival await residents and guests of St. Petersburg during the celebration of the 314th anniversary of its founding.
On May 27, St. Petersburg will celebrate another date since its founding: on this day, 314 years ago, Peter I founded the fortress, which he named in honor of the Holy Apostle Peter.
Ball, cannon shot and knitted carriage
Official festive events will begin at 10.00 with the laying of flowers at the Bronze Horseman on Senate Square. Then the celebrations will continue on the Sovereign Bastion near the Memorial Sign in honor of the founding of St. Petersburg - the midday shot of the cannon of the Peter and Paul Fortress will sound.
Also on Saturday, the traditional Ball of Nationalities will take place, in which representatives of national cultural associations, societies, autonomies and communities, national youth associations and creative groups of St. Petersburg will take part. At 13.00, a festive column of representatives of multinational St. Petersburg will begin moving along Nevsky Prospect to Birzhevaya Square. Then on Strelka Vasilyevsky Island the concert will begin and entertainment program: songs and dances, playing at national musical instruments, ethnic exhibitions, master classes on national crafts and calligraphy, as well as photo sessions in ethnic style. Residents and guests will be able to get acquainted with traditional culture peoples of Central and Central Asia, Caucasus, Baltic States, Central Russia and Siberia.
Fountains will be launched in the Summer Garden to coincide with City Day. The festive program “For you, St. Petersburg!” will also take place here. with the participation of popular artists and groups of the Northern capital.
On this day, the State Museum of Urban Sculpture organizes excursions to places related to the activities outstanding architects city "Creators of St. Petersburg". And a three-meter knitted carriage will appear on St. Isaac's Square. This gift was created by the Mitten Museum. The prototype of the fairy-tale carriage was the Great Coronation Carriage from the Hermitage collection.
The XXII Ice Cream Festival will be held on Ostrovsky Square. St. Petersburg residents and city guests will be able to try more than 50 types of their favorite delicacy. Guests of the ice cream festival will enjoy a rich concert and entertainment program with the participation of musical performers, adult and children's vocal and dance groups. According to tradition, the best Soviet and Russian cartoons will be shown throughout the day at the established "Cartoon Theater".
Classic on the palace
On Saturday evening there will be a concert "Classics on Dvortsovaya". The evening program will feature works by Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Puccini, Strauss, Gounod, Kalman, accompanied by the Mikhailovsky Theater Symphony Orchestra conducted by Mikhail Tatarnikov. They will be performed by the world-famous Dmitry Hvorostovsky, as well as world-famous performers who have not previously performed at the St. Petersburg open-air: one of the leading tenors Marcelo Alvarez, Sonya Yoncheva (soprano), and the owner of the lyric soprano Danielle De Niese. Also performing on Palace Square will be guest soloist of the Bolshoi and Mariinsky Theaters Veronika Dzhioeva, soloist of the Bolshoi Theater Alexey Tatarintsev, soloists of the Mariinsky Theater Sergei Skorokhodov and Yulia Matochkina.
This year, “Classics on Dvortsovaya” will surprise you with even greater entertainment. Spectators will be able to clearly see what is happening on stage thanks to five large screens installed on the square. “Flowers will bloom on the stage and dryads will dance, and after a few moments it will be transformed, and the artists will find themselves on the sun-drenched square of the ancient spanish city... Numerous mirrors, erasing the horizons of virtual spaces, will create the effect of infinity of cultural and historical allusions appearing and disappearing against the backdrop of the architectural dominant - the baroque facade of the Winter Palace," the organizers note.
The program of the classical evening also includes fragments from choreographic masterpieces. The evening will be given a special, truly St. Petersburg atmosphere by the performances of the artists of the Theater "Mr. Pejot's Wandering Dolls."
Plein air and big bike parade
An open plein air “I am painting St. Petersburg” will take place in the Summer Garden on Sunday. There will be 300 easels on the central alley of the garden, where everyone can express themselves and creatively confess their love for the city. Creative process will be curated by professional artists. As a source of inspiration, participants in the plein air will be offered reproductions of views of St. Petersburg from the collection of the Russian Museum.
Also on May 28, as part of the celebration of the Foundation Day of the Northern Capital, those who wish will be able to take part in the “Great Bicycle Parade”. It starts at 12.00 near the building of the Oktyabrsky Concert Hall and finishes in the park of the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg.