For many years now, the State Philharmonic of the Kostroma Region has been the cultural musical center of the region, as well as an institution significant for Russian culture.
Philharmonic
The building of the Philharmonic is an extensive musical complex consisting of several workrooms and equipped with the latest technology.
It is no accident that such famous personalities in the world of music as Elena Obraztsova, David Oistrakh, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich collaborate with the Kostroma Philharmonic.
The Philharmonic not only provides artists with comfortable conditions for performances, but also offers professional recording studios.
It is known that in the Philharmonic Studios many well-known works of orchestras conducted by Yuri Bashmet, Vladimir Spivakov and Yuri Simonov were recorded.
The Kostroma Philharmonic is an elite musical institution, famous throughout Russia, and is popular not only among residents of the city, but also among connoisseurs of beautiful music and good acoustics from around the world.
Institution History
The history of the Kostroma Philharmonic Society began with a decree of the Minister of Culture of the USSR E. Furtseva, who in 1961 signed a decree on "reorganizing the music bureau of the city of Kostroma into a regional philharmonic society."
The building itself was opened in 1970, and since then the Philharmonic has been a landmark institution for the region, on the stage of which not only domestic artists, but also world-class musicians constantly perform.
Since the days of the USSR, the Kostroma Philharmonic has been famous for its unique acoustics, comfortable halls for performances, as well as unique opportunities for sound recording.
In 2015, the Philharmonic building underwent major repairs and modernization, new studio and concert equipment was installed, and the capacity of the halls was increased. Also, the Philharmonic received an updated front room, was equipped with vehicles for the disabled.
Collectives
Under the auspices of the Philharmonic are several well-known creative groups:
- Kostroma State Orchestra of Folk Instruments.
- Chamber orchestra.
- Brass band.
- Variety Orchestra.
- Academic Chamber Choir.
- Jazz ensemble.
- Folk instrument ensemble "Russian style".
- String Quartet.
Soloists
Over the decades of its creative activity, the Philharmonic has brought up more than one generation of talented vocalists who were able to achieve recognition at national and international concert venues. Despite the huge popularity and demand abroad, pupils of the Philharmonic regularly give concerts in the walls of their alma mater.
In addition to its pupils, the Philharmonic Hall regularly receives famous guests from the world of music.
Posters of the Kostroma Philharmonic are constantly full of portraits of famous singers and musicians, including such popular personalities as M. Filippov, V. Kuleshov, E. Mechetina, N. Borisoglebsky, E. Simonova and many others.
Cultural activities
The repertoire of the Kostroma Philharmonic is unusually diverse. It includes both ordinary music concerts, and literary and poetic programs, theatrical performances, and educational events. Also, the Philharmonic regularly releases interesting holiday programs for children and holds entertaining and leisure evenings for adults.
The repertoire of the Philharmonic is constantly updated. In addition to the events that have already been fond of the audience, experimental programs on the musical culture of different countries of the world are included in the workdays of the institution.
Regular visitors of the Philharmonic leave a huge number of enthusiastic reviews on the institution’s website, some of which note the rich and rich repertoire of the Philharmonic, quality performances and an excellent level of skill of musicians, readers and actors.
Festivals
The musical collective of the Philharmonic of the city of Kostroma regularly travels as a whole to various festivals dedicated to classical, academic and jazz music. The orchestra not only demonstrates the highest level of performing art, but also often takes prizes in various competitions and festivals.
The Philharmonic society performs not only in specially equipped halls, but also in open areas, which distinguishes it from many other symphonic ensembles.
The collective leaves for many festivals not as a participant, but as a guest orchestra. Such regular trips became for musicians visiting the final stages of the All-Russian Choir Festival, where the Philharmonic Orchestra accompanied the winners.
The Philharmonic Hall itself annually hosts the participants of the Zharovsky Singing Assemblies festival.
Contests
Every year, the administration of the Philharmonic holds a series of competitions dedicated to the identification of young talents among musicians.
Such competitions are:
- "Young talents of Russia" - a competition among folk music performers.
- International Competition for Young Conductors of Symphony Orchestras I.A. Musina.
Winners and prize-winners of these music competitions get the opportunity to study for free in the best music academies and schools of Russia, however, as time shows, most of the laureates remain to study and work in their native city, becoming the property of the Kostroma Philharmonic. Such outstanding personalities include Elena Sanzharevskaya, Tatyana Sagin, Antonina Lebedev, Vladimir Volkov and many other artists.
Projects
The Philharmonic of the Kostroma region boasts a large number of its own projects created both with the support of the regional administration and on the personal initiative of the institution’s employees.
Such projects are notable for their large scale and, as a rule, are not held within the walls of the Philharmonic. One of such striking and unique projects was a grandiose production called “Russian National Patriotic Opera on Kostroma Land”, staged by musicians with the support of the Ipatiev Monastery, which allowed a costumed event to be held within its walls. The project is a large-scale costume performance, sustained in the style of ancient Russian epics and legends.
The second major project of the Kostroma Philharmonic was the seasonal summer flash mob “Music in the open air”, traditionally held by the full musical composition of the philharmonic in mid-summer. The project consists of several open-air musical evenings, during which classical jazz music and light dance tunes of the last century are performed. For children, “Music in the open air” is remembered for vivid theatrical productions of various musicals and fairy tales.
Halls
There are three music halls in the Kostroma Philharmonic. Each of which has its own specifics and is designed for special musical events.
In the large hall of the Philharmonic Hall concerts of famous musicians, ensembles, as well as author's performances by soloists of various institutions are held. The Russian Style ensemble of Russian folk instruments, soloists Vladimir Volkov and Anatoly Yarovoy, opera singers Antonina Lebedeva and Tatyana Sagina held their concerts here.
The chamber and organ music hall is designed only for the performance of organist masters, as well as for performances by groups performing medieval academic music on ancient wind instruments. It was here that such masters of organ sound as Werner Jacob, Alexander Zheludkov, Harry Grodberg and many others came with concerts.
Literary and musical evenings that do not require a large number of instruments, as well as relatively small timing, are usually held in the main living room. Also, the living room is used for author's and poetry evenings, benefit performances or public readings of various works. There are meetings with famous authors: writers, poets, musicians ...
Programs
The Kostroma State Philharmonic Society has been working closely with the Ministry of Education and for many years has successfully shown a series of educational music programs, the subjects of which range from studying and analyzing iconic works of Russian classics to teaching viewers the basics of musical theory.
The training programs include such performances as “Onegin is my good friend ...”, “The house where the music lives”, “Lived man scattered”, “My dear, good”, “Living corner” and many others.
Cultural and leisure programs presented by the Kostroma Regional Philharmonic Society introduce everyone to the culture of jazz and pop music. Events such as "Idols of Variety", "We Together with You", "Journey to the Planet Jazz", "Invitation to the Holiday" will not leave indifferent any connoisseur of beautiful music.
In addition to educational and entertainment programs, the Philharmonic leadership pays great attention to the cultural and patriotic education of the younger generation.
Programs such as “We can’t forget these roads ...”, “Military songs are human destinies”, “Songs singed by war”, “May Waltz”, “From the heroes of bygone days” are designed to show schoolchildren and students the strength and courage of the defenders of the Motherland, the unwavering firmness of their spirit.
All programs are unique in content, as they were developed taking into account the creative characteristics of soloists and musicians of the philharmonic. Sometimes guests of the program become famous creative personalities, whose tours also take place in Kostroma.
Season tickets
A good tradition of the Kostroma Philharmonic has been the provision of annual subscriptions to regular listeners. Typically, the administration of the institution prepares for each season:
- 18 season tickets, each of which includes the opportunity to visit more than sixty unique concert programs;
- 3 subscription, each of which implies the possibility of choosing a concert program at will;
- 6 special children's passes valid during the holidays and include the best works of world classical music.
Concert programs that can be visited at the Philharmonic season tickets are very diverse and can significantly expand the musical horizons and emotional range of both a young lover of symphonic music and an experienced student of academic works.