Tchaikovsky Concert Hall: history, concerts, collective

The Tchaikovsky Concert Hall in Moscow is the main stage of our country. His auditorium seats fifteen hundred seats. There are concerts and festivals, Russian and international celebrities.

The beginning of the creative path

The Great Concert Hall named after Tchaikovsky began its existence in the first decade of the 20th century. First, several theaters were located in this building in turn. Then the room was given to V. Meyerhold and his troupe. Here were the legendary productions of this famous director and teacher: "The Inspector General", "Mystery Buff", "Woe to the Mind" and many others. In 1932, Vsevolod Emilievich moved to another building. And in the room where the PI Tchaikovsky Concert Hall is now located, a large-scale reconstruction was carried out. It was completed in 1940. The opening of the hall after the restoration coincided with the centenary of the great composer PI Tchaikovsky. For this reason, the name of Peter Ilyich was appropriated to the renewed concert stage. In the first season the hall became known to the whole Union. During the difficult military years, concert activity did not stop. Music sounded in these walls even to the sound of the sirens of air alarm. In the basement of the concert hall was a bomb shelter, where artists and spectators descended during enemy air races on Moscow. The building was practically not heated. But, despite this, the artists always performed exclusively in concert costumes.

After the end of the Second World War the hall was used for performances not only by musicians who worked in the academic field. Actors of drama, entertainers, dance groups and foreign performers began to appear on this stage. Since 1962, this hall hosts the International Competition named after Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Second half of the 20th century

In the season of 58-59 years. An important event occurred. The Tchaikovsky Concert Hall became the owner of the new organ. It was created by the firm Rieger Kloss, which was in Czechoslovakia. In the 70 years he was reconstructed by Russian masters.

At the end of the 20th century, Tchaikovsky's hall began to be positioned as the main stage of the Moscow Philharmonic. The number of concerts with each season began to increase and gradually reached about 300 per year. Various festivals have started here, including International ones. The cycles of concerts were organized. In addition, the theater began to play performances.

Century 21

Now the Concert Hall named after Tchaikovsky is the most famous and prestigious in the country. Large festivals are held here, various projects are being realized. And the Philharmonic itself is the leading concert organization of our country. The number of projects and all kinds of events organized by this institution of culture is increasing every year. More often on tour and for participation in festivals come artists from other countries. In the concert hall of Tchaikovsky are such world celebrities as: Alfred Brendl, Patricia Chiofi, Maurizio Pollini and so on. And also the world-famous orchestras give concerts: the London Symphony, the Vienna Philharmonic, the Berlin Ensemble "12 Cellists", the Bavarian Radio and many others.

On the stage of the hall. PI Tchaikovsky perform the best and famous Russian bands and performers, get a chance to loudly declare themselves a talented debutante.

Other Philharmonic Halls

The Tchaikovsky Concert Hall was once the only one for the Philharmonic. Now he is the main one, but apart from him there are several others.

Hall of the musical college named after the Gnessins sisters. It is located in the central part of the capital. Joined the Philharmonic in 1998. Its capacity is 320 spectators. Here mostly concerts are held by students of the famous college.

Small Hall is considered one of the best in Moscow among the chamber areas. His acoustics are perfect. There is an organ in this room. Since 2006, it bears the name of composer SI Taneev.

The Concert Hall of the Tchaikovsky Conservatory is among the most famous in the world. It has excellent acoustic performance. Since 2006, the hall is named after Nikolai Grigorievich Rubinstein.

And also a few more halls:

• Chamber.

• Central House of Artists.

• Hall of the Gnesins Institute.

• Hall named after S. Rachmaninov.

• "Orchestrion".

• "Philharmonia-2".

Concerts

The Tchaikovsky Concert Hall offers its listeners various activities. From reading children's tales to festivals.

Concerts, which can be heard in the hall of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky:

• "With love to Russia."
• "Gusli-jazz".
• "All sides of music."
• "From baroque to jazz-rock."
• "Musical Journeys".
• "Saturday Symphony Concerts for Children."
• "The sunny world of A. Pushkin."
• "Singing shrines of Ancient Russia".
• "Blindfits, a doll, leapfrog."
• "The ballerina-sorceress".
• "Classics in Russian."
• "Entertaining lessons in music literature."
• "International Festival of Actual Music".

And many others.

Artists

The Tchaikovsky Concert Hall (Moscow Philharmonic Society) gathered a large group on its stage. It includes orchestras, choirs, ensembles and soloists.

Philharmonic actors:

• "Wolves and Sheep" (ensemble).
• Jazzorkest named after O. Lundstrem.
• The Choir of M.E. Pyatnitsky.
• Oleg Akkuratov.
• Large symphonic orchestra.
• Alexander Gradsky.
• Orpharion (ensemble).
• Academic Symphony Orchestra.
• Ildar Abdrazakov.
• "Bach Ensemble".
• Daniil Kogan.
• "Soloists of Moscow" (ensemble).
• Choral chapel.
• "Kalinka" (ensemble of dance).
• Brass Band of Russia.
• Natalia Gutman.
• Schnittke-Orchestra.

And many others.