On the eve of its 300th birthday, St. Petersburg, Russia's fabled "window to Europe", celebrates this anniversary presenting a gala of distinguished musical art featuring Anna Netrebko, Dimitri Hvorostovsky, Mischa Maisky and many others. Yuri Temirkanov conducts one of the oldest Russian symphonic ensemble: the St Petersburg Philharmonic
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Fanfare from the opening of the 4th movement of Rachmaninoff's 1st symphony
Performer
St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra ; Yuri Temirkanov, conductor
Event
Recorded St. Petersburg Philharmonia, Grand Hall 1 June 2003