Orenburg Philharmonic: home of concerts, festivals and experiences

2024 Author: Henry Conors | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-12 02:55

Philharmonia, in any case, is associated with a cultural society, the promotion of art and a sense of beauty. With more than 75 years of history, the Orenburg Philharmonic has hosted thousands of concerts and festival events, has done tremendous educational work with the people.

Creation of the Philharmonic

During the war years, many cultural institutions were evacuated from the capitals. So, the Leningrad Academic Maly Theater of M. P. was taken out of the besieged city. Mussorgsky, who, after three years in the provinces, contributed to the organization of his own city theater.

Known as Chkalov, the city had only a Concert and Variety Bureau, which was becoming outdated and required modernization. Chkalovskaya, and later the Orenburg State Philharmonic, was officially established in 1943. The artists were front and rear fighters. Despite the difficult situation, groups began to form, for example, a folk song choir.

Pride of the Orenburg Region

The same Russian folk choir that arose in wartime has become a real treasure of Orenburg. Whenmusical art began to gain momentum again, in the 50s the Orenburg Academic Choir of Russian Folk Song was founded. He glorified the culture of the region, the team was taken to neighboring republics more than once and quickly gained recognition.

Until now, the choir exists as an integral part of the Philharmonic, often appears in the posters of Orenburg and recruits people of different ages to train.

Creative path

The Orenburg Philharmonic reached its peak in the 80s. She was allocated a picturesque building in the central region of Orenburg. Over the years, the cultural center has changed several leaders, among them: outstanding cultural workers L. D. Bronsky, K. I. Kostyushin, O. A. Aziev, A. K. Gabrielov. At the moment, the director of the Orenburg Philharmonic is Igor Petrovich Golikov, a correspondent for the International Academy of Culture and Arts, a diploma winner of the Vivat, Maestro award and an honored Russian cultural figure. He took the post back in 1983, and the status and popularity of the place retains and keeps at the level until now.

The scene has seen many talented artists and famous bands. The Pyatnitsky choir performed here more than once, the outstanding voices of Russia: L. Zykina, A. Nasedkin, D. Matsuev, V. Tretyakov and others. The Symphony Orchestra of E. Svetlanova continues to perform regularly at the Philharmonic.

Also, the Orenburg Philharmonic has many conceptual projects that gather the talents of Russia and the world, and are of interest to citizens and guests. Every year since 1988, a festival of folklore art has been held,named after the famous Orenburg shawl. Jazz festival "Eurasia" since 1996 has been accepting foreign talents. Classical music deserves special attention at the Palmyra Steppe Symphony festival. That is, the site lives a busy life, offers events for any listener.

Versatile cast

Philharmonia has several independent blocks. Today it includes:

Russian folk choir of Orenburg;
chamber orchestra;
discomobile ensemble teaching pop dance under the direction of Honored Artist of Russia A. Zolotarev;
children's circles: songs and dances "Grain", choral school "New Names", instrumental ensemble "Carousel" and experimental creative group;
Divertissement band performing modern and ancient music.

In addition to creative and concert activities, the Orenburg Philharmonic promotes educational events. People far from academic education can hear available information on musical literature, history and theory. Recruitment is underway in several groups under the guidance of musicologists N. Pitetskaya, A. Zazulin, A. Frolov and E. Kislyuk. The lecture hall gathers residents of the region who are not indifferent to music.

Visit the Philharmonic - grow culturally

The posters of Orenburg are full of concerts and events. Both modern Russian pop artists and representatives of academic schools drop in here. From the upcoming events at the end of 2017:concert by Marina Devyatova, arranger Eduard Izmestiev, Kai Metov. The arrival of the vocal and instrumental ensemble "Ariel", the jazz group Coffetime band was announced. The classic Mozart Requiem will be performed by the chamber choir.

Any listener will find a concert to their liking, and tickets are affordable. Subscriptions are on sale. The hall can accommodate more than 800 people and is often sold out.