This July the Mariinsky Theatre is set to enchant audiences once again with a festival dedicated to the resplendent sounds of brass instruments. The Concert Hall will host the third iteration of the Mariinsky Theatre hosts the Music Festival Brass of the White Nights from 2 to 6 July. This year’s line-up includes special guests from Germany, France and China, alongside the Mariinsky Theatre’s own artists and the Union Brass Band – a collective ensemble of esteemed instrumentalists. The festival’s rich programme encompasses four concerts and masterclasses led by some of the world’s foremost musicians.
The festival will open grandly on 2 July at 19:00 at the Concert Hall of the Mariinsky Theatre, with an evening centred around the compositions by Richard Strauss.
On 3 July at 19:00 the Mariinsky Brass will dazzle the audience with a brilliant programme featuring excerpts from classic musicals, with performances by exceptionally young talents.
On 4 July at 19:00 the esteemed Mariinsky Brass will grace the Concert Hall. Formed in 2007 by Artistic Director Valery Gergiev, the ensemble has gained acclaim for its unique programmes titled The Golden Repertoire of Global Brass Ensembles. Performing in various formations both domestically and internationally, their repertoire is vast, including bespoke compositions and intricate arrangements crafted by the musicians themselves.
The festival will draw to a spectacular close on 6 July at 19:00 with a concert by the Union Brass Band. Musicians from the Mariinsky and Bolshoi theatres, along with distinguished guest soloists, are preparing a vibrant programme titled Music of the Movies and Beyond.
The III Music Festival Brass of the White Nights forms an integral part of the XXXII Stars of the White Nights Music Festival, supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation.