The largest cultural center of the Samara region can be called this place. Within its walls, the Philharmonic Society gathers hundreds of music lovers of all directions. Great people work here, honored cultural workers. Concerts are given by artists who come here not only from all over Russia, but also from abroad. So why is the Togliatti Philharmonic attracting people to itself? Take a short tour.
History of the Philharmonic
In the spring of 1980, a branch of the state Kuibyshev Philharmonic was opened in Tolyatti. The first director of the department was G.A. Sapozhinsky - Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation. According to the decree of the head of the city of Tolyatti in 1992, the musical organization was transformed into an independent municipal unit. So the Togliatti Philharmonic gained its current status. Since 1994, a symphony orchestra has settled here. In 1998, a jazz orchestra was born at the Philharmonic, and in 2007, its own orchestra of folk instruments began to work. For about five years (from 2007 to 2011), the chamber choir operated under the supervision of T. Chetkova.
In 2004, the Philharmonic provide their own spacious building, located on the street. Victory By order of the mayor of the city of Tolyatti, the former Palace of Culture and Arts is transferred to the disposal of the Philharmonic. So the musical organization has found a new life. In the spring of 2005, a restored new concert hall was opened with enhanced technical equipment, with comfortable conditions for visitors. Now everyone who comes to concerts leaves their enthusiastic reviews about musical events that take place in modern halls. Since 2010, the director of the Philharmonic is L.V. Semenova.
Philharmonic Activities
The Philharmonic of Togliatti in its staff has the following professional groups:
- Symphony Orchestra;
- Russian orchestra (folk instruments);
- chamber choir;
- jazz orchestra.
In 2001, a competition was held among cultural institutions of Russia (the prize of the newspaper "Culture"). As a result, the organization entered the top ten best Russian philharmonic societies.
In 2006, the institution became one of the members of the Union of Concert Organizations in Russia, a member of the Association of Russian Symphony Orchestras. To this day, takes part in all forums and events organized by these associations.
In 2011, the Togliatti Philharmonic won the main prize at the XII competition of journalists talking about culture.
The Togliatti Philharmonic, whose poster is always full of new products, constantly and systematically conducts work to develop active concert activities. Friendly contacts and creative relations are established with philharmonic societies from other Russian cities, and artists from other regions are invited for concert activities.
From 2005 to 2011, the number of subscriptions to the Togliatti music and cultural center increased from three types to sixteen, and this says a lot. Every year, starting in 2007, the organization holds a fair - an action for the sale of season tickets. Residents and guests of the city have a unique opportunity to plunge into the music world, get acquainted with the culture of different directions, eras, genres, styles, as well as the best domestic and foreign performers. The basis of the Philharmonic is educational, cultural, enlightening orientation, the formation and upbringing of artistic taste. Music lovers of all directions and genres, from classical to folk art, consider the philharmonic society to be the main musical institution in Tolyatti, and speak of it as the main cultural institution of the city.
Halls
The large hall of the Togliatti Philharmonic Hall accommodates 609 people. For concerts of chamber and symphonic music, the conditions are just perfect. The hall has unique acoustic characteristics. He has professional technical, stage equipment, musical instruments, including the Steinway brand pianos.
Since 2008, the Togliatti Philharmonic has closed the chamber hall for reconstruction.
Two spacious exhibition halls are constantly open for art lovers. It regularly hosts exhibitions of paintings by local professional artists.
For a comfortable stay of visitors in the Philharmonic operates a cafe for up to 60 people.
Areas of work
The main activities in the Philharmonic are the following:
- Organization of concerts of their own artists, as well as guest performers.
- Concert subscription.
- Organization of festivals.
The main direction is the movement to improve musical activity, to raise the prestige of culture among the population, to develop an organization that largely determines the cultural image of Togliatti. The Togliatti Philharmonic, whose address is Victory Street 42, holds about two hundred concerts annually. Everyone who wishes can join the music and listen to virtuoso performance. One hundred thousand people visit the Philharmonic Society for a year, and each of them leaves a photo for himself against the background of a musical institution, with performers. Many in the review book and on the institution’s website write thank-you feedback for the opportunity to enjoy beautiful music.
Touring, festival activity
Over the years of its existence, the Togliatti Philharmonic has been the organizer and partner of various festivals many times, the most significant of which were the following:
- “Melodies of Autumn” - traditionally held annually since 1982.
- “Jazz Spring in Tolyatti” (2002-2007).
- “Vivat, button accordion!” (2002-2008).
- Festivals Alliance Française de Togliatti, held in conjunction with the Russian and French embassies.
- “Irina Kandinskaya and“ Persona ”invite” - chamber music (2011-2015).
- In 2010, together with the "Volga Youth Symphony Orchestra" - "Open Fest Classics".
- Since 2014 - organ music festivals.
Children's Opera in the Philharmonic of Togliatti
In August 2016, the annual Open Fest Classic festival was completed with a new theater project. On August 30, the premiere of the children's opera Little Chimney Sweep, or Let's Create an Opera! September 1, on Knowledge Day, the production was repeated. The most talented children of the city's music institutions, as well as adult artists, took part in the children's opera. Musicians from Samara were also invited. Anton Gopko, who was born in Togliatti, but has long been living in France, became the director of the opera. Conductor - Gnesinka graduate Vladislav Ivanovsky. According to the director’s idea, the play was created for the whole family, it was interesting to watch and listen to the production for both children and adults. Hundreds of people gathered at the Philharmonic on the street. Victory to enjoy the music, to see with your own eyes the performance of the work by the talented children of the city of Togliatti.
Contacts
Where is the Togliatti Philharmonic?
Telephone of the musical organization: (8482) 22-12-41, 26-20-97 - director Semenova Lidia Valentinovna.
Reception of the director: (8482) 22-12-41.
Address: Togliatti, st. Victory, 42.
You can call the cashier by calling: (8482) 222-600.
Make a collective application: (8482) 26-54-46.
Organization working hours: Mon-Fri, from 09.00 to 18.00. On concert days until 22.00.