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| | October 2002 “Celebrating St. Petersburg: 300 Years of Cultural Brilliance” at the University of Michigan in 2003ANN ARBOR — An exclusive exhibition of more than 140 treasures on loan from the State Hermitage Museum, performances by the Kirov Orchestra and a host of lectures, symposia and events featuring Russian themes and performers will give audiences an unparalleled opportunity to experience the art and artistic legacy of St. Petersburg. The offerings comprise “Celebrating St. Petersburg: 300 Years of Cultural Brilliance,” as the University of Michigan celebrates the 300th anniversary of the city founded by Peter the Great as Russia’s “window on the west.” This is a full season of programs in the visual and performing arts, along with events exploring the Russian city’s intellectual and artistic impact. The celebration features a landmark exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints, furniture, porcelain, silver and textiles drawn from the collection of the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. The University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) will be the exclusive venue for these works, presented as “The Romanovs Collect: European Art from the Hermitage,” during autumn 2003. This exhibition is made possible by Ford Motor Company. During the same period, Ann Arbor, known for its rich and varied cultural offerings, will be alive with performances that extend the Russian theme, including a new theatrical staging of Boris Godunov. Drawing upon its 123-year history of presenting internationally known talent, the University Musical Society will showcase performances by St. Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theater’s Kirov Opera, Chorus and Orchestra, all under the direction of Valery Gergiev. A highly respected a cappella choral ensemble from St. Petersburg, a concert of Russian chamber music and a concert featuring the works of St. Petersburg composers will be among the additional offerings. A wide array of lectures and symposia will add intellectual context to the artistic offerings. The University of Michigan Center for Russian and East European Studies and the International Institute are collaborating to assemble an extraordinary series of events to celebrate the distinctive cultural life that flourished in St. Petersburg from its founding in 1703 to the present. These programs will highlight how St. Petersburg’s cultural heritage and vibrancy continue to play a critical role in Russia’s self image and its relationship to the West exploring the city’s enduring legacy in architecture, literature, music, theater and ballet. ContactsFor information on all aspects of the St. Petersburg Festival: University of Michigan News Service
For information on educational public events and the LSA Theme Semester: Center for Russian and East European Studies
For information on University of Michigan Museum of Art exhibition and events: University of Michigan Museum of Art
For information on University Musical Society performances and events: University Musical Society
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Exhibition images: The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, 2003.
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