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Saint Petersburg Philharmonia

The Saint Petersburg Philharmonia, officially known as the Saint Petersburg Academic Philharmonia Named After D. D. Shostakovich, is a renowned music society located in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was established in 1802 and is housed in a building completed in 1839, designed by architect P. Jacot with a facade by C. Rossi. The Philharmonia is home to two symphony orchestras: the Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra and the Saint Petersburg Academic Symphony Orchestra.

The Bolshoi Zal, or Grand Hall, of the Philharmonia is one of Russia's most famous music halls, with a seating capacity of 1,500. It has hosted performances by legendary musicians such as Franz Liszt, Hector Berlioz, Richard Wagner, and Dmitri Shostakovich, among others. The hall is known for its excellent acoustics and has premiered works by prominent Russian composers like Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Modest Mussorgsky.

The Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, the oldest symphony orchestra in Russia, was formed in 1882 by decree of Alexander III. It became the State Orchestra in 1917 and was instrumental in premiering significant works such as Prokofiev's Classical Symphony and Shostakovich's First Symphony. The orchestra gained international acclaim under the leadership of Evgeny Mravinsky from 1938, who formed a notable alliance with Shostakovich.

The Saint Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, also part of the Philharmonia, celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2021. It began as the Leningrad Radio Symphony Orchestra and was the only orchestra to remain in the besieged city during World War II, famously performing Shostakovich's Seventh Symphony in 1942.

Both orchestras have a rich history of collaboration with esteemed conductors and soloists and continue to perform internationally, contributing significantly to the global classical music scene.

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