Formed after World War II, the Tschaikowski St. Petersburg State Orchestra has established itself as a versatile ensemble with repertoire ranging from Baroque to 20th century music to new works written especially for the orchestra by local and international composers. The Tschaikowski St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra tours regularly around the world and has performed with some of Russia's most distinguished soloists and conductors.
Roman Leontiev, music director and chief conductor
Regarded as one of the preeminent Russian conductors of his generation, Maestro Leontiev leads the Tschaikowski on the inaugural trans-continental tour of the United States. Following critically acclaimed performances with distinguished European orchestras like Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra and Symphonica Toscanini, Maestro Leontiev was named Music Director of the Tschaikowski St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra in 2002.
Alexandre Pirojenko, piano soloist
A frequent performer with the Tschaikowski St. Petersburg State Orchestra, pianist Alexandre Pirojenko has been said to possess the technical skill to perform anything he wants on the piano. He has performed on stages around the world and at such concert halls as St. Petersburg Grand and Chamber Philharmonic Halls, UNESCO Concert Hall, New York 92 Street Y (Kaufmann Hall) and Lincoln Center, and Washington D. C. Kennedy Center to name a few.
The State Theatre symphony series is sponsored by The Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation. This performance is part of the State Theatre's winter festival, Hub City Carnivale, four weeks of performances, activities, and attractions for all ages.
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