Concept
This project is intended to strengthen the bridges between Europe and Russia and to unite different mentalities with the help of music. For us, this does not simply mean to bring talented musicians from Eastern to Western Europe, but rather to invite some of the best European ensembles to St. Petersburg, the place of dialogue between Europe and Russia.
In Western Europe, there is a broad cultural life at all levels. Our experience in Russia is that besides of the few "big events", there are not enough concert formats for a middle class which is able to perceive the universal ideas of classical chamber music beyond national borders. This is the goal we want to achieve with our project.
The festival will take place in the venues of the State Academic Capella of St. Petersburg, architectural masterpiece of Leon Benois. Its concert hall is truly one of the best concert halls in Europe, but unfortunately is not widely known outside of Russia. It offers the perfect ambience to hold the festival.
