Stars of the White Nights FestivalThis festival of performing arts is the essence of the Mariinsky
theatre's artistic achievements, home of the celebrated Kirov Opera
and Ballet, and is a must for ballet, opera and classical music
lovers. The annual White Nights Festival derives its name from the
short summer season when the sun never sets, and the beauty of
these white nights contributes to the festival's special atmosphere
and its world-class programme of concerts, as audiences exit the
historic theatre at midnight into day Event Date: Spring and Summer 2012 TBA Venue: Mariinsky Theatre and Philharmonic Hall Website: www.mariinsky.ru/en |