Legendary jazz duo - Maria João & Mário Laginha (Portugal)
European Jazz legend Maria Joao is coming to Russia for the first time. The Portuguese singer is known not only for her outstanding vocal abilities and improvisation skills, but also for her ability to incorporate various genres of music into her work. In St. Petersburg she will perform a new program "Iridiscente" with her long-time partner - pianist Mario Laginha. The pair are exquisite together: it's definitely worth a visit - at Academic Capella Hall, river Moika emb., 20
14.04.2013
Wolfert Brederode Quartet (ECM)
Exquisite improvisational music from ECM label on 11th of July on 9th of July at the Atrium of General Staff Building of the Hemitage museum.
Pianist and composer Wolfert Brederode is one of the most prominent contemporary Dutch musicians. With a wonderful gift for melody and an ability to create a unique emotional atmosphere with his music, not to mention, of course, his brilliant technique, Brederode's concert promises to leave the audience feeling a sense of freedom and lightness. He will be performing with a number of great musicians, including the Norwegian bassist Mats Eilertsen, German clarnetist Klaus Gesing and drummer Samuel Rohrer.
14.04.2013
Tine Thing Helseth Tango Quintet (Norway)
Brilliant Norwegian trumpet player Tine Thing Helseth is coming to St Petersburg as part of her great tour. Uniting with her newly established jazz/tango fusion ensemble, the Tine Thing Helseth Tango Quintet, she will be playing alongside other Norwegian musicians including pianist Gunner Flagstad, bass Aksel Jensen, guitarist Jarle Storløkken and drummer Erik Joekling Kleiva. The music will be varied, from tangos by Piazzolla and Irish jigs to French cabaret songs by Kurt Weill. It promises to be an impressive and enjoyable evening - on 9th of July at the Atrium of General Staff Building of the Hemitage museum.
04.02.2013
February 16 - 24. X International Musical Hermitage Festival.
A week of contemporary European music at the Hermitage museum.
See the full program list and prices at the festival page.
