GRANDE SALLE DE LA PHILHARMONIE

Much 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.