The Academic Regional Philharmonic of Tver has its history since 1936. For a long time she did not have her own concert hall, so the artists performed at various venues in the city, but even then the musicians deserved the love and respect of the public. What does the collective live today and what makes the audience happy?
History
Tver Academic Regional Philharmonic opened in 1936. In the first concert of the season, spectators heard the works of P.I. Tchaikovsky performed by the recently created orchestra. The philharmonic society did not have its own concert venue at that time, so concerts were given at the Drama Theater, the House of Officers, the House of Teachers and other places. Performances in city parks and clubs were not rare. Many concerts were broadcast by the local radio station.
The organizer and conductor of the orchestra was N. M. Sidelnikov. He gathered musicians from the ranks of professional artists, as well as from talented amateurs. In 1938, the orchestra under the direction of Sidelnikov accompanied the famous singer S. Lemeshev, who gave concerts in Tver.
With the outbreak of the war, some artists were mobilized to the front. After the liberation of the city, cultural life was actively revived; on the basis of the Philharmonic, the Variety Theater, the Song and Dance Ensemble were created. In 1948, N.M. Sidelnikov took the post of head of the philharmonic, making a huge contribution to the development of the city's musical culture. In May 1953, the Tver Academic Philharmonic received a concert hall with 400 seats.
Throughout all the years of activity, new collectives appeared in the institution, and relevant areas of activity were determined. In the 60s, lectures on the history of music, which were attended by a large number of listeners, gained popularity. In the mid-80s, a large-scale reconstruction of the Philharmonic Hall was begun, which included the expansion of space, a concert hall and major repairs.
The Tver Academic Regional Philharmonic Society, which opened in the mid-90s, surprised the audience with a new look and opportunity. The audience was introduced to the production organ of the famous Czech company Rieger-Kloss. Since then, organ music concerts have become the most visited events in the city.
Modernity
Today, the main musical platform of Tver is a creative union of like-minded people. In 1999, the Philharmonic was awarded the honorary title "Academic". Management and staff have much to be proud of. Musical groups repeatedly became participants in international festivals in Moscow, where they took pride of place.
Over the past years, the traditional competition of vocalists named after A. Ivanov, a national artist, opera singer and a native of Tver, has been held at the Tver Academic Regional Philharmonic.
The audience is happy to attend concerts of the Philharmonic, acquiring subscriptions for the whole family. The Tver Academic Philharmonic Society is constantly evolving, striving to provide the public with not only educational and classical concerts, but also the opportunity to join the world music movement. The opening of each new season is a surprise for the audience, new works, performers and bands appear in the program.
Activities
Annually, more than 60 concert programs are given in the halls of the Tver Academic Philharmonic Hall, many of which become an opening for listeners. The staff of the institution are successful not only in their hometown, but are also warmly received on tour tours in Russian cities and in foreign countries.
The annual charity concerts of the Tver Academic Regional Academy, given for war and labor veterans, have become a traditional event in the life of the city. Events are also held for children from different walks of life. Special events are being prepared for celebrations and public holidays at the Philharmonic, marking the importance of the event with concerts.
The Academic Regional Philharmonic Society annually holds a series of festivals of European importance. Events such as Musical Autumn, the I. Bach Music Festival, the Jazz Festival and Christmas choir festivals bring together groups from all over Russia and the world.
Season tickets
Tver Regional Philharmonic offers residents of the city to become part of the musical environment. Since 1936, subscriptions have been issued, the genre diversity of which will satisfy both the discerning connoisseur of classical music and the student who begins his acquaintance with great art.
Currently 10 types of subscriptions are offered. Recently, their options have expanded due to new cycles. So, the “Family” subscription appeared, thanks to which children and adults got acquainted with the program, which includes concerts of choral groups, including children's, musical performances and much more.
The Camerata + program has become popular, thanks to this subscription, spectators attend classical chamber music concerts, where domestic and world pop stars perform accompanied by the Russian Camerata orchestra.
Reviews
Music lovers among the townspeople often attend concerts of the Tver Academic Regional Philharmonic. Classical, organ and jazz concerts are popular. The audience notes that the concert hall has excellent acoustics, and the skill and talent of musicians and singers are beyond praise. For many, the Philharmonic has become the best place for cultural relaxation and the opportunity to touch the world treasures of classical music.
There are no dissatisfied reviews about the Philharmonic, it is noted that the interior corresponds to the tasks that the team sets itself. The halls are cozy, beautiful and interesting, the staff is friendly and does everything so that the audience is not distracted from the music. Visitors are very pleased with the variety and richness of events held within the walls of the institution. Many residents gladly bring their friends and acquaintances here, believing that this is the place from which to begin acquaintance with Tver.
