Arkhangelsk for a long time remained not only the northern sea gate of Russia, but also the only functioning port. The city developed culture and traditions. Pomeranian Philharmonic is the continuation of the undertakings and the favorite place of the townspeople.
Description
The Philharmonic of Arkhangelsk is the center of cultural life of the whole region. The opening of the musical and cultural center took place in 1937. Over the long history, employees have managed to create a unique atmosphere of creative creation. Preserving the best traditions of culture, the Philharmonic Society constantly cooperates with domestic artists and bands, and also invites world stars of the musical world from Germany, the USA, Mexico, China, the Netherlands and dozens of other countries.
Annually, the Arkhangelsk Philharmonic holds traditional festivals of international importance:
- "Praise to the body" (since 1991).
- “Winter Dreams” - chamber music (since 1978).
- “Music of the White Nights” - chamber music (since 1977).
- “Northern Choir Assemblies” - choral performance (since 2015).
- Archangel festival dedicated to Easter (since 2012).
- “Instrument orchestra” is a project dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Philharmonic organ.
In 1987, the Philharmonic of Arkhangelsk had a concert hall located in the building of the former Lutheran church. The room has unique acoustics, and the organ of Alexander Schuke, established in 1991, became its pearl.
Historical building
The chamber hall of the Pomeranian Philharmonic of Arkhangelsk has become a favorite place for visiting citizens, visitors and artists. The hall is located in a historic building, built over 200 years as a Lutheran church for parishioners of the German settlement.
The Lutheran church was built in 1686, the first building was made of logs and died in another fire, which broke out in the city quite often. Later, the community built a stone temple, it also suffered from fire, and therefore, was rebuilt several times. According to the first plan, the stone church was one-story with a high bell tower. The general style gravitated to Baroque, but later redevelopment and detuning gave it more monumentality, making a reference to the Gothic.
In the evangelical tradition, festive masses should be accompanied by organ music. Initially, a wonderful organ was installed in the church. After 1929, the church was handed over to the city authorities, the musical instrument was destroyed, and various organizations were located on the premises.
Concert hall
After several decades, the old arches were again filled with sound. In 1991, an organ with a unique voice was installed in the concert hall of the Arkhangelsk Philharmonic. His appearance enriched the musical life of Pomerania with new concerts, festivals and performers.
The chamber hall is designed for only 300 seats, they are never empty. Listeners are invited to various events - performances, evenings and concerts. Educational programs have been created for children, designed to instill a love of music, to teach to value the world heritage. For adults, there are subscriptions that make it possible to attend events of interest and not to miss the performance of your favorite works.
Academic Orchestra
The pride of the Philharmonic of Arkhangelsk is the Academic Chamber Orchestra, consisting of professionals with high creative potential. The leader and conductor of the orchestra is Vladimir Onufriev. Each new season, the collective offers listeners to join the world classics and enjoy its sound at concerts. The orchestra’s repertoire includes both popular classics and rarely sounding works, works by contemporary authors. Premieres are frequent, often ending with a full house and the delight of the audience.
The Philharmonic Orchestra of Arkhangelsk gives concerts not only in its hometown, but also goes on tour in Russian cities, in the near and far abroad. Critics note that the team has its own musical style and personality, which indicates a high culture, professionalism of the participants and the leader.
For children and not only
The Pomeranian Philharmonic of Arkhangelsk implements several educational programs aimed at schoolchildren, students and family visits.
Valid season tickets:
- “The whole family in the Chamber Hall” (6 concerts).
- "Music lessons" (5 concerts for students in grades 1-4).
- “Music lessons” (5 concerts for schoolchildren, grades 5-8).
- Subscription in Severodvinsk (school grades 1-4).
- Youth subscription (4 concerts for students, high school students).
- “We are from jazz” (4 concerts for students, high school students).
Outing concerts span the smallest. For them, programs have been created for up to 35 minutes, which can be carried out directly in the preschool institution.
An additional service of the Philharmonic is corporate programs composed of works of various directions - jazz, classical, Latin American rhythms, retro hits, folk music, romances and much more.
Reviews
Residents of the city speak very warmly about their philharmonic. Many of them try to attend concerts at least once a season, inveterate music lovers purchase subscriptions with pleasure and enjoy academic or thematic events. Regular listeners assure that in the Chamber Hall concerts of both classical and organ music sound equally good.
Guests of Arkhangelsk, who first enter the concert hall, primarily pay attention to architecture. For many, this becomes a revelation, especially when an organ begins to sound in the walls of an old church. Visitors say that they have never received such a powerful impression anywhere.
Most music lovers claim that once once in the Chamber Hall, it will be impossible to refuse regular visits. Listeners get into a special atmosphere where music becomes the main character. In a room with such acoustics, it sounds from all sides, surrounding and not allowing reality to break into consciousness, filling the whole world with itself.
Music lovers are sure that such an aesthetic gap from reality becomes a lifeline in a series of ordinary days and recommend that everyone who lives or comes to Arkhangelsk should definitely attend a concert.
The audience, which does not often attend concerts, notes that it is not so easy to buy tickets - they quickly sell out for the most interesting events, and the Arkhangelsk Philharmonic box office always has a line of people who want to join in high art.
Listeners mention that in the concert hall there is a buffet where delicious coffee and ice cream are served, unfortunately, the number of seats is limited, so it is difficult to get comfortable with the influx of visitors. Most music lovers are satisfied with the service, the work of the staff and believe that small oversights or slowness should be forgiven and not focus on this.
Helpful information
The address of the Philharmonic of Arkhangelsk is Karl Marx Street, Building 3.
The Philharmonic Hall hosts not only concerts, but also offers a number of other events. For those who want to see the Concert Hall, learn more about its history, get acquainted with the Pomeranian Philharmonic, touch the musical traditions of the North, guided tours are held. The program includes a small concert.
In addition to music programs, a fascinating quest has been created for the children's audience, where children are looking for the treasures of the ancient Kirkha. During the game, children solve riddles, prompts for which gives music. The event is designed for students in grades 1-4.
The most romantic event that should be held in the Chamber Hall of the Philharmonic is a wedding. For newlyweds, professional presenters, photographers and designers work. Employees of the cafe will welcome all guests with pleasure, and the concert program will leave a lasting impression on the young spouses and their guests.
How to get to the Philharmonic of Arkhangelsk? Buses of routes No. 6, 138, 4, 11, 150, 54 or 75M will be brought to the concert venue.