The symphonic part of the Mariinsky Theatre’s extensive tour of China will unfold from 17 to 27 October. The Mariinsky Orchestra under the esteemed baton of Valery Gergiev will grace six cities across the nation: Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Macao and – for the first time – Jinan and Shenzhen.
This part of the tour encompasses eight events. The first two concerts will take place at one of China’s most prestigious musical venues, the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing. On 17 October the Mariinsky Orchestra, led by maestro Gergiev, will play Ravel’s Pavane for a Dead Princess and Boléro, Debussy’s La Mer, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 4 and excerpts from Stravinsky’s ballet Petrouchka. The following evening, 18 October, the programme will feature Wagner’s Overture to Tannhäuser, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio espagnol, excerpts from the ballets The Sleeping Beauty by Tchaikovsky and Cinderella by Prokofiev, culminating in Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5.
On 19 October the Mariinsky Orchestra will make its debut in Jinan, performing at the Shandong Grand Theatre. The programme includes excerpts from Prokofiev’s ballet Romeo and Juliet, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 6 and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5.
The following day, 20 October, a concert will be given in Shanghai – at the Shanghai Oriental Art Centre. The programme features Musorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 6 and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5.
The tour continues to Nanjing, where on 22 October the orchestra under maestro Gergiev’s direction will play at the Jiangsu Centre for the Performing Arts. The programme includes Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances and excerpts from Stravinsky’s ballet Petrouchka.
On 24 October the Mariinsky Orchestra will give its inaugural performance in Shenzhen. The Shenzhen Concert Hall will resonate with the sounds of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 6 and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5.
The grand tour of the Mariinsky Orchestra concludes with two concerts in Macao. On 26 October at the Macao Cultural Centre the orchestra under maestro Gergiev will perform Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 6, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 and excerpts from Prokofiev’s ballet Romeo and Juliet. The programme for the evening of 27 October features Debussy’s Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune, Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances and excerpts from Stravinsky’s ballet Petrouchka.
This extensive tour marks the latest chapter in the Mariinsky Theatre’s ongoing relationship with China. From 10 to 27 October the Mariinsky Ballet Company and the Mariinsky Orchestra under the baton of Valery Gergiev will bring their artistry to seven cities across the country: Beijing, Shanghai, Nanchang, Jinan, Nanjing, Shenzhen and Macao. The ballet portion of the tour, taking place from 10 to 26 October in Beijing, Nanchang and Shanghai, showcases highlights from the Mariinsky Theatre’s repertoire, including Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet and Minkus’ La Bayadère, as well as a captivating ballet gala.
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