The visiting card of the city of Saratov is rightfully the Saratov Conservatory named after L. Sobinov. The unique Gothic architecture, which is not repeated anywhere else in the buildings of the city, is distinguished by its sophistication, chimeras and turrets. And the music and chants coming from the windows of the building attract the eyes and ears of guests and residents of the city.
History reference
The Saratov Conservatory was destined to become the third music school in Tsarist Russia after Moscow and St. Petersburg. The history of the school as an educational institution began in 1895, but the starting point of the history of the building in its current location dates back to 1902. The school was built according to the project of St. Petersburg Alexander Young, and later there were many discontent with the appearance of the building. In the Saratov newspapers of that time he was called nothing more than an "elevator".
Then perestroika was taken over by the architect Callistratov. Probably, thanks to the street Nemetskaya (now Kirov Avenue), on which the Saratov Conservatory was located, the building acquired Gothic turrets, gargoyles and lancet arches and opened in 1912. By 1918, the institution received the status of a state, and in 1935 the conservatory became nominal in honor of the tenor Leonid Sobinov.
Faculties of the Conservatory
The Saratov Conservatory offers applicants the following faculties and specialties for admission.
| Faculties | Specialties and departments |
| Faculty of secondary vocational education | Specialties: "theory of music", "solo and choral performance", "conducting", "vocal art" |
| Faculty of Higher Education | Department of Conducting, Department of Orchestral String Instruments, Department of Wind and Percussion Instruments, Department of Piano |
| Faculty of Performing Arts | Department of Academic Singing, Department of Folk Instruments, Department of the History of Music, etc. |
| Faculty for the preparation of scientific and pedagogical personnel | "Assistance-internship", "attachment", "doctoral studies", "additional education and retraining" |
| Theater Department | Specialty: "acting". Specialization: "artist of drama theater and cinema", "artist of the musical genre", "artist of the puppet theater" |
A music school for gifted children is also open, where nuggets from 6 years old are accepted, and the Summer Theater School for teens 11-16 years old works at the theater department.
Famous graduates
Every year, the Saratov Conservatory releases artists who gain popularity by acting in films and TV shows. Many legendary actors have already become the hallmark of the theater faculty, their names attract more and more applicants who dream of repeating the star trek. Among the number of illustrious actors can be noted Oleg Yankovsky, Evgeny Mironov, Vladimir Konkin. Younger, but actively appearing in the tabloids, Maxim Matveev, Julia Zimina, Maxim Loktionov also left the Saratov Conservatory. Also, the composer Igor Krutoy and the famous baritone, people's artist Leonid Smetannikov studied at the educational institution .
Repertoire
A variety of departments and specialties of the educational institution makes it possible to create creative groups and musical ensembles on the basis of the university. The repertoire of the Saratov Conservatory always delights its guests with popular works performed by students of the educational institution. The conservatory has three rooms. The large one seats 469 people and is one of the most beautiful halls in Russia. It houses three grand pianos, as well as a Sauer organ. The foyer of the large hall also allows you to organize events, such as night concerts. The small hall seats 100 people and is designed for student performances, as well as chamber music.
The Concert Hall "Theater" is equipped with a DJ remote control, modern lighting and sound equipment, has excellent acoustic characteristics. It is used for conferences, concerts, theater performances and rehearsals. The hall is designed for 216 visitors and has a good air conditioning and ventilation system.
Organ music is the most attractive in the walls of concert halls for the Saratov spectator and listener. Therefore, the conservatory opened special subscriptions for visits to organ concerts and performances. Folk music, choral singing, world works for string and wind orchestras, the work of school students for gifted children and much more can be found in the repertoire of the Saratov Conservatory. Those who are not indifferent to the violin should visit the "Evening of violin music", where the works of Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius sound. Prokofiev, Liszt, Chopin, Tchaikovsky - favorites in the concert programs "Evening of Piano Music". It should be noted that the performing artists are laureates of all-Russian and foreign music and vocal competitions. For example, the Academic Choir of the Saratov Conservatory, which gives concerts in the large hall of the conservatory to the accompaniment of organ and piano.
The conservatory hosts festivals of various kinds. One of the past was the festival "In the Homeland of Panitsky", which was attended by accordionists and accordionists from Russia, Moldova, China. Concerts celebrate the anniversaries of artists. An event is dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the pedagogical activity of the national artist and teacher L. Smetannikov. In December, the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Muslim Magomayev will be held, where his best songs will be performed, accompanied by a pop ensemble. For children, the musical "By the Pike Commandment", which will be held during the winter holidays, will be prepared for the New Year.
Guests of Saratov and residents in love with their city, the concert department is pleased to offer tours of the famous Gothic building with a visit to the Museum of the Conservatory. The tour includes walks and a detailed story about the halls of the institution, about famous teachers, graduates of the conservatory, a photo session on the balcony of the building. The museum presents an exposition with musical instruments donated by famous musicians, old posters, sheet music, historical photographs of concerts.
How to get there
Address of the Saratov Conservatory named after L. Sobinov: Kirov Avenue, 1.
This is a pedestrian zone, so you can get from the Central Department Store on foot to Radishchev Street. You can also take trolleybuses number 2 and 2A, reaching the park "Lipki".