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The Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg is one of the most prestigious
opera and ballet venues in the world. Built in 1860 and named in honour
of Maria Alexandrovna of Hesse-Darmstadt, wife of Czar Alexander II, it
is home to the famous Kirov Ballet as well as numerous international
stars and ensembles. After the turn of the millennium it was
painstakingly restored; And since 2013, St. Petersburgs Theatre Square
has been crowned with the Mariinsky II an imposing new arts and
performance venue. At its inauguration on May 2, 2013, the
controversial yet talented conductor Valery Gergiev led a veritable
whos who of the classical music world. Featuring gems from opera,
orchestral music and ballet, and with modern dance interludes, the
programme encompassed the history of the legendary venue from its
beginnings to the present day. This broad historical span was
symbolically represented by a bridge connecting the Mariinsky Theatre
and the Mariinsky II. Arthaus Musik is now offering you a unique
opportunity to own an enduring reminder of this unique performance, in
which stars including Anna Netrebko, Placido Domingo, Olga Borodina and
Vladimir Shklyarov, supported by the Mariinsky Theatre choir, orchestra
and ballet celebrate the spirit of this illustrious establishment. |
