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December 2020
03 Thu
Philharmonia 2, Rachmaninov Concert Hall
Moscow
Russia
Program
- Mozart
- Requiem for Soloists, Choir, and Orchestra, K 626
Conductor:
Guest Artists:
Viktoria Shevtsova, Soprano
Polina Shamayeva, Mezzo-soprano
Yury Rostotsky, Tenor
Alexey Tikhomirov, Bass
Intrada Vocal Ensemble, Ekaterina Antonenko, Artistic Director
09 Wed
Great Hall, Moscow Conservatory
Moscow
Russia
Program
- Beethoven
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, op.37
- Chopin
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, op.21
Conductor:
Guest Artist:
Denis Matsuev, Piano
09 Wed
Great Hall, Moscow Conservatory
Moscow
Russia
Program
- Beethoven
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, op.37
- Chopin
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, op.21
Conductor:
Guest Artist:
Denis Matsuev, Piano
10 Thu
Tchaikovsky Concert Hall
Moscow
Russia
Program
- Mozart
- Flute and Harp Concerto in C major, K.299/297c, 1st movement
- Rossini
- Introduction, Theme and Variations for Clarinet and Orchestra
- Haydn
- Cello Concerto no.1 in C major, Hob. VIIb/1, 3rd part
- Hummel
- Concerto for Trumpet and String Orchestra, 3rd part
- Paganini
- Variations on one string from Rossini's opera Moses in Egypt, for Cello and String Orchestra
- Mozart
- Piano Concerto No. 23 in A-Major, KV488
Conductor:
Guest Artists:
Maxim Rubtsov, Flute
Ekaterina Dvoretskaya, Harp
Sofia Mekhonoshina, Clarinet
Sofya Khuskivadze-Deeva, Cello
Alexander Rublev, Trumpet
Maria Slashcheva, Cello
Anastasia Klyuchereva, Piano
16 Wed
Tchaikovsky Concert Hall
Moscow
Russia
Program
30th Anniversary Jubilee Concert
Conductor:
Guest Artists:
Vadim Repin, Violin
Sergei Krylov, Violin
Boris Berezovsky, Piano
Andrei Shamidanov, Bassoon
Olga Tomilova, Oboe
Sergei Yeletsky, Clarinet
Alexey Serov, French Horn
Vladislav Lavrik, Trumpet
Audio Books Released
In connection with World Children’s Day, the Russian National Orchestra and PENTATONE announced the release of two classical music audiobooks: Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, narrated by Sophia Loren, and Pedro y el lobo, narrated by Antonio Banderas.
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30 Years of Achievement
In a history that now spans 30 years, the RNO has become one of the world's greatest orchestras. Here is a graphical timeline of some signal events.
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Alexander Vedernikov (1964-2020)
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Maestro Alexander Vedernikov, a longtime artistic partner and friend of the RNO, who died of complications from Covid-19 on October 29, 2020.
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When Tchaikovsky Met Tolstoy
In 1876, a classical music legend collided with a literary icon. Was this crossover a happy one?
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Beyond Swan Lake: Five Russian Classical Masterpieces You Should Know
In which we collect five lesser-known Russian gems by famous and underappreciated composers alike.
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