Classical Music

posted on 3rd of june, 2012

During my recent trip to Saint-Petersburg, my friends invited me to a concert at the recently opened Marriinsky concert hall to listen to the orchestra's playing Stravinsky. Never being a big fan of classical music, this time I was really impressed. Wanted to ask for recommendations of your favorite classical music masterpieces. What should I listen to?

Some photos I took during the trip are here to give you a feeling of the cold jewel of Europe which is also the cultural capital of Russia.

Mariinsky Theatre

in Saint-Petersburg

Tags: classical music petersburg russia saint

Comments (9)

	Posted by Zenonk on June 07, 2012 Thanks for sharing
	Posted by Laurasinelle on June 06, 2012 Really great exprerience !
	Posted by Tomatika on June 05, 2012 What a chance of a lifetime. Congratulations! Speaking of Saint-Petersburg and Russian composers, my favorite one is Tchaikovsky for his violin concerto, ballets, and 1812 overture. I also enjoy listening Rachmaninoff (Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini) or Scriabin's piano sonatas. I world recommend Jascha Heifetz playing Tchaikovsky violin concerto. You might find an old recording but just listen to the music. Good luck!
	Posted by Mightymogwai on June 05, 2012 I listen to Tchaikovsky now, Dvorak will be next in line!
	Posted by Mary981 on June 05, 2012 Awesome orchestra shot. My fave is Dvorak's New World Symphony. There's nothing like listening to a masterpiece while editing photos
	Posted by Egomezta on June 04, 2012 Wow, it was a great opportunity to go there...
	Posted by FabioConcetta on June 04, 2012 If you have passion, nothing is difficult. I started playing as a child for a little year, reiniziato now, after 18 years since I played. In truth, the music I can not read anymore, but there are many tutorials on youtube of classical music that makes you see the keys that you press! I finally bought an upright piano, I took a Yamaha rebuilt in 1977, have a great sound and a keyboard is very light!
	Posted by Mightymogwai on June 03, 2012 Was it hard to learn? I would really like to learn to play
	Posted by FabioConcetta on June 03, 2012 I love the piano, I recently learned Fur Elise and Moonlight by Beethoven and Mozart's Turkish March, at this time no other sound!