On 17 October, the Shanghai Center for Eastern Art hosted the inaugural concert of the symphonic program of the Mariinsky Theatre's tour in China. The evening showcased Sergei Prokofiev's First and Fifth Symphonies, as well as excerpts from the Romeo and Juliet ballet. These pieces were performed by the Mariinsky Orchestra, directed by Valery Gergiev.
From 17 to 29 October, nine concerts are scheduled across four Chinese cities. The illustrious team and maestro will present audiences with excerpts from renowned ballets and operas, and symphonies from both Russian and international composers. "Our program is incredibly diverse. While Russian composers dominate our selection, we will also feature esteemed creators from the European countries, including French, Austrian and German, and Italian maestros," remarked Valery Gergiev.
Shanghai will host concerts on 17, 19, and 21 October, with the latter being an open-air event. From 23 to 25 October performances move to Beijing. The third Beijing performance by the Mariinsky Orchestra, conducted by Valery Gergiev, will grandly open the new hall of Beijing's National Center for Performing Arts. The orchestra will then perform at the Jiangsu Performing Arts Center in Nanjing on 26 and 27 October. The series of symphonic concerts wraps up in Harbin on 29 October.
Highlighting the scale of this tour, it's structured in three segments, each representing a pivotal genre of musical theatre. From 10 October to 5 November the Mariinsky will acquaint audiences in six Chinese cities with landmark pieces from ballet, opera, and symphonic music.
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