Theater and music

The palace continues theatre traditions of the princes Yusupov who invited such celebrities as P.Viardot, F.Liszt, K.Schumann, F.Shaliapin, L.Sobinov and others to perform on the stage of the Palace Theatre

Palace Theatre  is the most attractive concert stage of the palace.

Despite of the small sizes, the Yusupov’s «Temple of Art» has all the attributes of the real theatrical space: stalls, circles, prince box, orchestra pit and even the chairs of the end of XIX century. All original elements of furniture are carefully kept and are in use. The curtain and scenery till now rise and fall manually. Concerts of classical music, opera performances, classical ballets scenes on the stage of the Palace Theatre of the Yusupovs are already well-known for public. For the first time for many years especially for the tiny stage of the Yusupovs Palace Theatre  the choreographer Georgy Kovtun, Honored Arts Worker, has staged a ballet performance. It was based on music by Donizetti and Italian commedia «dell’arte» plot. The interior of the theatre decorated  in traditions of XVIII century serves as a ready scenery.

The irreproachable acoustics of the White Column  Hall - the biggest in the palace – are worth mentioning. The ceiling of the hall is made of wood that provides fine acoustics properties. It was here where for the first time in February of 1836 the rehearsals of the opera by M.I.Glinka «Life for the Tsar», ancestor of the Russian opera music, took place. Large symphonic orchestras, jazz music and romances resound perfectly well here.

The best pieces of music continue to be heard within these walls. Orchestras conducted by Y.Temirkanov, S.Gorkovenko, "Êremlin" orchestra, «Chamber Soloists of Saint Petersburg» ensemble, soloists of Mariinsky Theatre, Musorgsky Theatre and  State Conservatory had several opportunities to estimate advantages of this magnificent concert hall.

All variety of musical culture is displayed in concert season of the Yusupov Palace on the Moika embankment.

The history of the palace and musical traditions of this house have united in the literary - musical series «Museum of Nobility Life». Are you interested in everyday life of an aristocratic family? Do you want to listen to the music composed by prince Nikolay Yusupov? Are you curious to know how high society salons looked like? Then attend to the program of the series «Museum of Nobility Life»!

Saint Petersburg evenings  create the feeling of a real palace ball. It is the great  opportunity not only to see the interiors, but also to listen to musical pieces and sounding of the musical instruments from the collection of the Yusupovs. Saint  Petersburg evenings are concluded with the performance in the exquisite Palace Theatre.

Little guests of the palace on the Moika embankment are not forgotten at all.

The traditional Sunday program for children with parents and without them is called «All the Best for the Children». It is not just an excursion, it is an opportunity to see performances of children's groups in White Column Hall and to listen to young musicians in the interiors of the palace during your walk trough the halls. Since now tickets for all the concerts and performances can be bought not only in the palace  but also in all theatre ticket-offices of Saint Petersburg.