Samara Philharmonic: a description of the modern concert and theater complex, repertoire

Samara Philharmonic Society is not only a modern building in the modernist style of the architect Y. Khramov (1988), which adorns the old part of the city, but also a culture center with a 76-year history. The oldest concert organization in 1999 became the winner of the creative competition of the newspaper "Culture" (nomination "Philharmonia of the Year").

A bit of history

On the site of the concert hall in 1907 the Kalinin merchants-industrialists erected a theater-circus "Olympus". This is a historical place for all the townspeople: it was here that F. Chaliapin performed a concert (1909), in 1917 the Soviet power was proclaimed in this building.

When the First Revolutionary Committee was headed by V. Kuibyshev, whose name the city bore before 1991, on 5.04.1940 it was decided to create a regional philharmonic society on the basis of "Olympus". During the war, the artists were left without a building due to the evacuation to the city of the Bolshoi Theater. However, actively toured, and in the 45th in Berlin, V. Zenkevich performed the favorite song of fellow countrymen "Ah, Samara-town".

The Samara Philharmonic Society and its artists took part in the historical premiere of Shostakovich's Seventh Symphony on the basis of the Opera and Ballet Theater, which stirred the entire Soviet Union. Among the legendary names are the duet of the Demidov brothers, Yuri Arnautov and Arkady Levit, pianist Alexei Trifonov. In 1988, on the site of "Olympus" a new building was built, which made it possible to equip the hall with the best sound and light equipment at that time.

Scene and Hall

One of the best concert halls belongs to the Samara Philharmonic. 975 spectators can simultaneously be accommodated in the stalls (686) and on the balcony (289). The width of the stage is 7.8 m. Another 5.9 m increases its size of the proscenium. The depth of the orchestra pit is 4 meters. Magnificent sound, comfortable chairs, pleasant decoration makes the audience's stay at the concert very comfortable. The spirit of antiquity is hovering in the room: crystal chandeliers, huge mirrors.

At the entrance of the audience meets an amazing tree, the branches of which are directed upwards to the height of the hall. The foyer is like a cruise liner, where stucco ceilings and a mosaic of handrails alternate with rounded windows, white columns and stained glass windows with endless staircases. You can walk indoors indoors, enjoying the inner splendor. The Samara Philharmonic also holds concerts in the Crystal Foyer, which can accommodate 200 people. There is also a cozy Chamber Hall for 100 seats. At the disposal of the artists are three magnificent concert grand pianos and harpsichord. Since 2001, the hearing of spectators has delighted the organ of German production.

Samara Authority - 15 years

The idea of setting an organ was born in the 90's. Only for the preparation of the project took a long 5 years, after which the master of the firm Rudolt von Beckerath from Hamburg began the erection of the "King of Instruments". Consulted on all matters by Harry Grodberg from the Moscow Philharmonic, a soloist with a wealth of experience and long experience. The first concert took place on February 17, 2001. This date is considered the birthday of the organ, which has 52 timbres. This palette is achieved by the presence of 3540 pipes and tubes of various lengths. Manages the "king of instruments" with four keyboards: one foot and three hand.

The Samara State Philharmonic received the graduate of the Kazan Conservatory Lyudmila Kamelina, now the Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, whose virtuosic play on the organ raises enthusiastic responses from viewers and the world press. Behind the electromechanical device is watched by local master Yu. Saveliev. The presence of the instrument allows Samara to accept the best soloists of the world. For 15 years with the programs visited: Russians Rubin Abdullin and Vladimir Khomyakov, representatives of Europe David Tamm, Marek Stefansky, Guy Beauvais, Giancarlo Parodi and others.

Poster

The Philharmonic is a symphonic orchestra led by People's Artist of the Russian Federation Mikhail Shcherbakov. In 1993 he was awarded the title of "Academic". In the repertoire of the creative team the best classical works of Russian and Western European composers, innovators of modern music. For the audience, season tickets have been prepared, including 3-5 programs. The audience was warmly received by the Symphonic Opening Day, At the Turn of the Millennium, and Symphonic Meetings.

The Samara Philharmonic Society consists of 150 highly professional artists united in creative groups: ensemble of folk instruments, Poly-Ars, Rendezvous, Volga-folk-band, Bala Like, chamber orchestra Volga Philharmonic.

Subscriptions are formed not only by participants, but also by the audience: for students and youth, for schoolchildren. To this end, a musical lecture hall was created on the basis of the Philharmonic. It is led by Irina Tsyganova.

On the billboard of the Philharmonic you can see numerous music festivals. So, at the end of November 2016 there will be a competition for them. D. Kabalevsky, since 2012 has the status of international. Frequent guests are visiting stars, for whose performances the necessary conditions have been created.

How to get there?

The repertoire of the Samara Philharmonic is designed for all age groups of the population. It is very important that the building is located at the intersection of two traffic arteries: st. L. Tolstoy and st. Frunze (street Frunze, 141), where the route of trams and buses runs from all parts of the city. In the immediate vicinity - the metro station "Alabinskaya", which is very convenient for citizens. The Philharmonic is one of the favorite concert halls of Samara.