28 December 07 - 06:25Season's Greetings!
On the eve of Christmas holidays from 30 December 2007 till 08 January 2008 the Admiralty Navy Band wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! (more)
24 December 07 - 07:05Concert on 15 December 2007
The concert of the Admiralty Navy Band on December 15, 2007 was a very important event for a young conductor Senior Lieutenant Valentin Lyaschenko. It was his debut in the St. Petersburg Philharmonia, the oldest Philharmonia in Russia which is more than two hundred years old. Numerous renowned musicians of the XIX century performed there. F. Lizst, H. Berlioz, R. Wagner, G. Mahler, A. Rubinstein, K. Schumann and others were among them. Many works of such exponents of Russian classical tradition as Borodin, Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, Glazunov were premiered there. (more)
19 December 07 - 08:37Music of the Heart
Two concerts of the Admiralty Navy Band with the program “Music of the Heart” on December 09 in the Hermitage theatre and on December 15 in the Big Hall of the St-Petersburg Philharmonia were devoted to the music of Vartan Barsegjan. His music is always in the repertoire of our Band. We do remember Vartan Mikhailovitch, a leader of the Admiralty Navy Band from 1960 till 1976, as an outstanding person, musician, composer and conductor. In 2007 he would be 85 years old.
12 December 07 - 05:16The VIII-th International festival "Admiralty Music"
On 9 December 2007 the VIII-th International festival “Admiralty Music” was opened in the Hermitage theatre. At the short official ceremony Dr. Mikhail Piotrovsky, the General Director of the State Hermitage thanked Captain Alexey Karabanov for his contribution to the musical life of Saint-Petersburg, presented a permanent pass to the State Hermitage and concluded: “We perceive you as a part of the aesthetic culture that the Hermitage presents”.
11 December 07 - 04:29St.George's Day
On 9 December 2007, St. George's Day, the Admiralty Navy Band under direction of Senior Lieutenant Valentin Lyaschenko performed at the ceremony in Throne hall of the State Hermitage in Saint-Petersburg. It is traditionally the occasion when the representative of the Russian government presents Diplomas of the RF President to the outstanding citizens of Saint-Petersburg. This time Chairman of the Federal Council of the Russian Federation Sergey Mironov arrived to the ceremony.It was a highly solemn event. The formal moments of the ceremony were coloured with artistic moments inspired by the ANBand that played marches of the Imperial Russia and the anthem of Saint-Petersburg. Farandole from opera “Carmen” by Bize closed out the ceremony.
13 November 07 - 05:43Music of revolution. Apotheosis.
A unique musical ensemble of the Admiralty Navy Band and the symphonic orchestra of the State Hermitage gave a concert last Wednesday, November 07, in the Hermitage Duty Hall under the guidance of Captain Alexei Karabanov.
12 November 07 - 07:12Mathilde Kschessinskaya - Polish Queen of the Russian Ballet.
In the framework of the International project “Music of revolution” organized by the State Hermitage with the help of the main partner Bank of Moscow, the concert “Polish Queen of the Russian ballet” was performed by the Hermitage symphonic orchestra and the Admiralty Navy Band under the baton of Captain Alexei Karabanov on November 05, 2007 in the Hermitage theatre and devoted to Mathilde Kschessinskaya (1872 – 1971) - a ballerina of brilliant technique, divine gifts, great personal charm and beauty but with a dramatic destiny.
01 October 07 - 04:19International Festival in Izegem
The Admiralty Navy Band received a letter from member of the organising committee of the International Festival in Izegem, Belgium, Christiaan De Forche and we offer it to your attention: (more)
24 September 07 - 04:43Vladimir Zahkarov - Honored artist of Russia!
By the order of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Zakharov (principal trumpet) is awarded an honorary title “Honored artist of Russia”.Vladimir Zakharov is the first musician – instrumentalist of the Saint-Petersburg band service who is awarded such a high title during the whole history of the Saint-Petersburg band service.
We express our sincere congratulations to Vladimir and wish great success!
30 August 07 - 05:53New appointment!
On August 16 chief conductor of the Admiralty Navy Band Alexei Karabanov was appointed to the Central Navy Concert Band of Russia (named after N.A.Rimsky-Korsakov) in Moscow as a chief conductor and art director with a new rank - Captain in the Navy.We express our sincere congratulations to Alexei Karabanov!!!
30 July 07 - 08:28Day of the Russian Navy
On July 29 the Admiralty Navy Band participated in the celebrations of the Russian Navy professional holiday in the year of the centenary of the Navy's submarine fleet, the 90-th anniversary of naval aviation and the 310-th anniversary of the establishment of the Russian Fleet.
24 May 07 - 13:12The 200-th anniversary of Russian American diplomatic relations.
In 2007 Russia and the United States celebrates the 200th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations. It is being commemorated by a series of joint events at intergovernmental level, as well as through public and cultural contacts.
20 May 07 - 03:16Government telegrams to Music Director of the Admiralty Navy Band
On May 15 Alexey Karabanov received birthday telegrams from Chairman of the Council of Federation of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Sergei Mironov and Chairman of the Culture Committee of Saint-Petersburg Nikolay Burov. (more)
13 May 07 - 06:16TV broadcasting
On May 10 there was a live performance of the jazz group of the Admiralty Navy Band on St-Petersburg TV channel 100 in the program devoted to the Admiralty Navy Band. (more)
13 May 07 - 06:13Victory Day Concert
On May 9 – Victory Day of the Soviet Union over fascist Germany – in Grand Concert hall of St-Petersburg philharmonic (n.a. Shostakovich) just opened after the restoration, there was a concert “Music of our Victory” of the Admiralty Navy Band.It was a new program that consisted of the most favourite Soviet music composed in the years of World War II and masterpieces of gramophone music inherent to the war period.
09 May 07 - 05:43Victory Day
This morning the Admiralty Navy Band participated in the military parade on Palace square, the central and biggest square in Saint-Petersburg, devoted to the victory of the Soviet people over fascists. (more)
04 May 07 - 08:05ST. GEORGE RIBBON
The musicians of the Admiralty Navy Band joined a St. George Ribbon campaign launched in Russia on the eve of May 9 - Victory Day.These days, one can see St. George ribbons everywhere – on baby carriages, buses and cars, ladies bags and men’s jackets.
“I remember! I am proud!”, “The victory of my grandfather is my victory!” – under these slogans the first St. George Ribbon campaign started off in Moscow two years ago to become a nationwide. Although lasting for only a short time from April 24 to May 12, it will remind people about the Great Victory and those who sacrificed their lives for it.
“If World War II caused suffering to your family, if you know the price of Victory and remember it do make St. George Ribbon the emblem of that memory”. This is the motto of the people’s action currently held in Russia to mark Victory of Soviet people together with allied countries - the USA and UK - over nazism.
The black-and-orange ribbon repeats the colours of St. George Cross, the main soldier’s award established in the 18th century and awarded only for heroic deeds on battle fields. This is the symbol of valour, courage and will. (more)
15 April 07 - 02:45Anthem of Federation of Cosmonautics of Russia
On April 12, a Day of Cosmonautics in Russia, the musicians of the Admiralty Navy Band were rewarded with the medals of the Federation of Cosmonautics. A new successful work of the Band was marked by the medals “100-year anniversary of Sergei Koroljov” and “Yuriy Gagarin”. The Admiralty Navy Band has prepared, performed and recorded the Anthem of the Federation of Cosmonautics. Music - S.Yakunin, arrangement - Alexei Karabanov. (more)
20 February 07 - 06:35The letter from Dr. Michael Schramm
The Admiralty Navy Band is happy to get high appreciation of the work with the Band and conductor Alexei Karabanov during one week received from Dr. Michael Schramm, Germany, and offer it for your attention: (more)