Mariinsky Orchestra

The Mariinsky Orchestra is one of Russia's oldest musical ensembles, with origins tracing back to the early 18th century as a court chapel. Throughout its history, it has played a significant role under the baton of conductors like Eduard Napravnik, who led it for over half a century. The orchestra has premiered works by Tchaikovsky, Glinka, Rimsky-Korsakov, Shostakovich, and Khachaturian. It has been nurtured by generations of renowned conductors such as Vladimir Dranishnikov, Arvids Jansons, Yevgeny Mravinsky, Konstantin Simeonov, and Yuri Temirkanov.
 

Conductor/Artistic Director: Valery Gergiev
Valery Gergiev is globally acclaimed, known for his distinctive conducting style and leadership of the Mariinsky Theatre since 1996. Trained under the legendary Ilya Musin, Gergiev has won prestigious competitions like the Karajan and All-Union Conductors’ Competitions. He has revitalized the Mariinsky Theatre, staging major festivals and reviving significant works such as Wagner's operas. Under his guidance, the orchestra has reached new heights, performing a diverse repertoire from Beethoven to contemporary composers.