Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Welcomes The Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra

One of the best orchestras in Moscow will be at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Wednesday January 27th at 8PM. Tickets are $65.00 -$90.00 (with a limited number of "smart seats" priced at $30.00).

The Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1978 as an outgrowth of the need for the symphonic repertoire of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries to be broadcasted throughout Russia for the benefit of its citizens. In 1980 the Orchestra created a major Hall and Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory. The Orchestra's first music director was Alexander Mikhailov, who received his education with Evgheny Mravinsky and Ilia Musin. He headed the Orchestra until 1996 before Anatoli Nemudrov (a disciple of Danila Tulin) assumed the music directorship.

Presently the Orchestra follows the European music tradition and does not have a permanent Chief Conductor. Music Director Anatoli Nemudrov invites maestros from Russia and abroad in order to facilitate the continuing development and mastery of the musicians. At the present the Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra is one of the best Moscow orchestras. The Orchestra gives subscription concerts "Young Stars of Russia" at Tchaikovsky Hall and at the Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory.

The Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra led by Alexei Kornienko will play songs from Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy-Overture in B minor, Violin concerto in D major, Op.35 with Nadezda Tokareva on violin and Piano Concerto no. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23 with Alexander Sinchuk on piano.

The Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra is sponsored by WUSF Public Broadcasting
For more information and to buy tickets, contact the Van Wezel Box Office at 941- 953-3368 or log onto www.vanwezel.org. Dinner is available prior to most shows by Michael's on East at the Van Wezel by calling (941) 366-0007 or logging onto www.bestfood.com.

Set along Sarasota's beautiful bayfront, the landmark Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is celebrating its 40th anniversary of entertaining audiences with a variety of music, dance, theater, comedy and children's shows. Its mission is to present a broad spectrum of the world's finest performing artists in order to meet the diverse cultural needs of all of Southwest Florida's residents and visitors. The Van Wezel is also committed to bringing visiting artists into the community for meaningful education and outreach programs.