Philharmonic n.a. Shostakovich Bolshoy Hall

Philarmony is the oldest concert hall in Russia; it is about 200 years old. Its history can be traced 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, accommodating more than 1500 people, since 40's of last century has become a centre of musical life of Petersburg.

During half of the century (1938- 1988) a talented Russian conductor E.A.Mravinsky directed this orchestra, and since 1988 the art director and main conductor of the orchestra is J.H.Temirkanov, one of the famous and bright modern conductors.

Much has been changed in concert life of the hall, other names decorate its posters, but it is "one of the best places in the world" as it was said by famous literature critic and artist Irakly Andronnikov.

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Contact Information

Philharmonic n.a. Shostakovich Bolshoy Hall
Mikhaylovskaya ul., 2
191011 St. Petersburg, RU

Tel. +78123117333

http://www.ticketsofrussia.ru/theatres/philarmonia.html