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Russian Seasons festival starts in Rome

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Russian Seasons festival starts in Rome


15.01.2018

RF Ministry of Culture websiteRussian Seasons started in National Academy of St. Cecilia, Rome, TASS reports. Valery Gergiev as one of the most prestigious conductors on the international scene is leading the festival. Last week The Accademia di Santa Cecilia Orchestra and The Chorus and Saint Petersburg’s Mariinsky Orchestra under Gergiev's baton presented Iolanta, last opera of Tchaikovsky. On 14, 15, and 16 January the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra presents the complete run of Tchaikovsky's symphonies.

The Deputy prime minister for social affairs of the Russian Federation Olga Golodets has reminded that two countries have very strong ties in all fields, including culture. Russians know very well architectural creations of Fioravanti and Rastrelli, and Italians are aware of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky books, Shostakovich and Rachmaninov music. Olga Golodets has expressed the deep gratitude to the Italian government for the comprehensive support for the festival.

Bolshoi Theater and Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra performances, Hermitage exhibitions are planned In the frames of the festival. Concerts, theater plays, movie screenings, Gastronomy week, and other events to take place in various parts of the country. It is expected that about 3 million people will attend the Russian culture celebration.

Let us remember, the first Russian Seasons festival took place last year in Japan.

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