On October 19, world-renowned Russian maestro Valery Gergiev will lead the Mariinsky Orchestra, Russia's century-old musical ensemble, in its debut performance in Hunan at the Changsha Concert Hall. The orchestra will passionately present several classical masterpieces.

The concert features dazzling works including Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade, and Ravel's Boléro. It will definitely bring Changsha audiences a world-class symphonic feast.

As one of Russia's oldest musical ensembles, the Mariinsky Orchestra is a crown jewel of Russian culture. Revered for its exceptional artistry, the orchestra has earned acclaim from music legends such as Berlioz, Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Mahler, and Rachmaninoff—a testament to its enduring influence across generations.

The orchestra's brilliance is inseparable from its artistic director, Valery Gergiev. As a leading figure of the St. Petersburg conducting school and the soul of the ensemble, Gergiev is widely regarded as one of the most commanding figures in the contemporary conducting world. A three-time recipient of the State Prize of the Russian Federation, he has also been honored as the "People's Artist of the Russian Federation" and "Hero of Labor," with his artistic mastery renowned worldwide.

For classical music enthusiasts in Changsha and even across Hunan, the debut of the legendary orchestra is more than just a rare concert. It is also a precious opportunity locals to experience world-class symphonic art at their doorstep.

A poster for the concert by Valery Gergiev and the Mariinsky Orchestra at the Changsha Concert Hall.

The Mariinsky Orchestra, Russia's century-old musical ensemble. (File photo)

This article is from Hunan Provincial Government. www.enghunan.gov.cn. 

Translator: Kuang Zhenzhen

Chinese source: Changsha Online