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17:00 | Chamber Orchestra Kremlin |
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 Christmas program from the works of composers of the Baroque period. Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, founded and led by Misha Rachlevsky, has earned national and international recognition as one of Russia's leading ensembles. Founded in 1991, the orchestra, comprising some of Russia's finest young string players, has carved a niche for itself under the creative baton of its founder and music director Misha Rachlevsky. Whether it is the highly-acclaimed CDs or its mesmerizing concerts, Chamber Orchestra Kremlin's warmth and high energy create addictive performances that stay with listeners long after the last note has been played. In addition to an active schedule of presenting concerts and festivals in Moscow, Chamber Orchestra Kremlin tours regularly in North and South America, Europe and the Far East. With seventeen years of excellence under its belt, a devoted audience in its home base, Moscow, an awards-winning CD catalog of over thirty CDs and an increasing demand for performances internationally, Chamber Orchestra Kremlin enthusiastically continues its busy schedule of concerts, festivals, recordings and touring. Enjoy the evening with one of the world's leading chamber orchestras, in an atmosphere of art, beautiful music and communication with musicians with a glass of wine. Tickets
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19:00 | Christmas in London |
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 Robert Gibbs (violin, UK) and London Handel Orchestra and Choir, Conductor Graham Wili will perform Vivaldi, Bach, Handel and Christmas chorals. The London Handel Orchestra, which is made up of some of London's finest professional baroque players, now has an excellent reputation for historically informed performance. In 1981 the London Handel Orchestra and London Handel Singers made their debut at the Handel Festival. The Orchestra performs throughout the Handel Festival and at venues including Handel's church, St George's, Hanover Square, the Royal College of Music, and the Royal Academy of Music. The Orchestra also gives concerts at venues both in the UK and Europe outside the Festival period and has performed in Gloucester Cathedral during the Three Choirs Festival, the Chelsea Festival, the Windsor Festival, the Oslo International Church Music Festival, with the Royal Choral Society and for the opening of the Queen's Jubilee in St George's Chapel, Windsor.
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