THÉÂTRE SATIRIKON
Read moreIt was conceived as a theatre of satire and humour by the Russian actor Arcadi Raykine. His son Constantine applied to continue her paternal work. Today, among other shows, he has a large number of musicals. Cyrano de Bergerac, Romeo and Juliet, The Imaginary Malade, Les Métamorphoses, are among his best known stories. This theatre, which is always one of the most popular, adapts to literary evolution with astonishing flexibility. A few years ago he staged the adaptation of the novel Cosmetic of the enemy of Amélie Nothomb.
MAISON INTERNATIONALE DE LA MUSIQUE DE MOSCOU
Read moreThe Muscovites love great music inordinately, so they have dedicated this extraordinary sanctuary to it. This magnificent palace is overhung by a huge treble clef, which we owe to the inevitable sculptor Tsereteli. It exudes a futuristic aspect and an unparalleled sense of dramaturgy! In the manner of the Philharmonie de Paris, some of the 4 halls are specialized to offer the best listening to jazz, classical, variety and sometimes urban music concerts.
GRANDE SALLE DE LA PHILHARMONIE
Read moreMuch less popular with tourists than the Mariinsky, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic is nevertheless of a very high musical standard. You will no doubt be reminded that all of Shostakovich's symphonies were inaugurated here. Notably the 6th, played while German shells were hammering the city. Mainly Russian public, but often excellent programming, available on the website. For music lovers and others, enough to spend a very good evening.