Circus Performance: EpiCENTER of the World
The Bolshoi State St. Petersburg Circus (3A, Naberezhnaya Reki Fontanki)
EpiCENTER of the World is a unique circus show staged by the Zapashny Brothers. Its plot centres on the adventures of fans travelling to the location of the FIFA World Cup 2018. This innovative show is built on beloved Russian circus traditions and an unshakable belief in treating its four-legged partners with respect. The circus ring will feature animals working with famous trainers, trapeze artists, acrobats, jugglers, and colourful clowns in the role of international football fans. EpiCENTER's action will be accompanied by the inimitable vocals of Alice Vox and the rock stylings of Teo Sound.
Oleg Kuvaitsev and Leningrad Dixieland
In 2017 Russia's oldest traditional jazz band celebrated its 60th anniversary. The programme includes instrumental and vocal pieces from the American Dixieland repertoire, as well as beloved Soviet tunes presented in the band's signature style. Dance seminar from Lubov Getsova school to follow after the intermission.
Vladimir Shklyarov gala
Mariinsky II (34, Ulitsa Dekabristov)
"The Young Lady and the Hooligan"
Ballet in seven scenes
Music by Dmitry Shostakovich
"5 Tangos"
One-act ballet
Music by Astor Piazzolla; the recording Astor Piazzolla and His Orchestra
Choreography by Hans van Manen
Music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Choreography by George Balanchine (1967)
Concert Celebrating Benny Goodman's 110th Anniversary
A tribute to Benny Goodman, the King of Swing. The State Academic Capella symphony will perform hits from the Golden Age of swing. A screening of a film about the outstanding American clarinettist is planned.
Festival attendees will witness legendary rock band Bi-2, accompanied by a symphony orchestra conducted by the Honoured Artist of Russia Felix Aranovsky, play their well-known hits.
Olga Borodina recital (mezzo-soprano)