Vladimir Spivakov and the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia continue touring Russia within the “Cultural Platform” project of the “Art, Science and Sport” Charity Foundation formed by Alisher Usmanov, supported also by Metalloinvest Company. From April 5 to April 9 the musicians will play in the Kursk and Belgord Oblasts, both in regional centers and smaller towns of Stary Oskol, Gukin and Zheleznogorsk (see concert programs below).
The inventive program of the upcoming tour features musical masterpieces related to drama theater. There are famous orchestral fragments from Italian operas, the overture fantasy “Romeo and Juliet” by Tchaikovsky inspired by Shakespeare's tragedy, as well as virtuoso concert pieces on opera themes. The solo parts will be performed by award-winners of international competitions, principals of the NPR groups Andrei Mikhailovsky (clarinet) and Kirill Soldatov (trumpet). Read more...