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Books, Literature, Reviews

Finding the Words: New Writing from Maxim Osipov and Mikhail Shishkin

Finding the Words: New Writing from Maxim Osipov and Mikhail Shishkin

BY Peter Lowe POSTED 07/05/2023 12:00 PM

Finding the Words: New Writing from Maxim Osipov and Mikhail Shishkin. In conversation at London’s Pushkin House recently Maxim Osipov spoke of the urgent need for writers and other émigrés to respond in print to actions perpetrated by the Russian state that are utterly against their own beliefs and values. As dissent within the […] Read More

Music, Performance

Maxim Vengerov, Brahms Gala at the Royal Albert Hall

Maxim Vengerov, Brahms Gala at the Royal Albert Hall

BY Christopher Axworthy POSTED 06/05/2023 6:33 PM

Maxim Vengerov, Brahms Gala at the Royal Albert Hall Read More

News

Symphony Of Sorrowful Songs

Symphony Of Sorrowful Songs

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 17/04/2023 10:00 AM

24 April at London Coliseum Read More

Theatre

CACTUS: Renata Litvinova in London

CACTUS: Renata Litvinova in London

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 14/04/2023 7:12 AM

23 April at Theatre Royal Haymarket Read More

Books, Literature, Talks and Events

TRANSLATING RUSSIA’S GREATEST FORGOTTEN NOVELIST: NADEZHDA KHVOSHCHINSKAYA (1821–1889)

TRANSLATING RUSSIA’S GREATEST FORGOTTEN NOVELIST: NADEZHDA KHVOSHCHINSKAYA (1821–1889)

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 12/04/2023 10:38 AM

16 April at Pushkin House Read More

Talks and Events

Antony Beevor on the Russian Revolution

Antony Beevor on the Russian Revolution

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 10/04/2023 9:08 PM

29 April at the British Library Read More

Dance

CINDERELLA at Royal Opera house

CINDERELLA at Royal Opera house

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 07/04/2023 5:27 AM

until 3 May Read More

Books, Talks and Events

BOOK LAUNCH: OSIP MANDELSTAM’S “TRISTIA”, TRANSLATED BY THOMAS DE WAAL

BOOK LAUNCH: OSIP MANDELSTAM’S “TRISTIA”, TRANSLATED BY THOMAS DE WAAL

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 05/04/2023 8:54 AM

12 April at Pushkin House Read More

Opportunities

Work experience/internship with us: Social Media

Work experience/internship with us: Social Media

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 03/04/2023 10:42 AM

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Film

Klassiki: Bridges of Time

Klassiki: Bridges of Time

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 30/03/2023 10:07 AM

4 April Read More

Art, Art Market, Exhibition

Modernism in Ukraine, 1900-1930s: Exhibition Presentation and Book Launch

Modernism in Ukraine, 1900-1930s: Exhibition Presentation and Book Launch

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 27/03/2023 6:30 PM

Free event on 5 April Read More

Music

Rachmaninov 150th Birthday Concert by Steven Osborne

Rachmaninov 150th Birthday Concert by Steven Osborne

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 23/03/2023 10:22 AM

1 April at Wigmore Hall Read More

Literature

KILOMETER 101: MAXIM OSIPOV IN CONVERSATION WITH ROBERT CHANDLER

KILOMETER 101: MAXIM OSIPOV IN CONVERSATION WITH ROBERT CHANDLER

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 21/03/2023 6:01 PM

29 March at Pushkin House Read More

Music

Elégie: Rachmaninov – A Heart in Exile

Elégie: Rachmaninov – A Heart in Exile

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 21/03/2023 1:27 PM

25 March at Wigmore Hall Read More

Literature, Music

EVGENY KISSIN AND VENIAMIN SMEKHOV: The Unquenchable Torch

EVGENY KISSIN AND VENIAMIN SMEKHOV: The Unquenchable Torch

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 17/03/2023 11:35 AM

20 March in London Read More

Music

Sounds of Soviet Underground

Sounds of Soviet Underground

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 15/03/2023 9:30 AM

A night dedicated to Soviet era underground music scene Read More

Art, Exhibition

‘B&W and Bright’ exhibition by Natasha Arendt

‘B&W and Bright’ exhibition by Natasha Arendt

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 13/03/2023 10:58 PM

31 March - 26 April Read More

Music

Noseda conducts Prokofiev’s explosive Third Symphony

Noseda conducts Prokofiev’s explosive Third Symphony

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 10/03/2023 9:20 AM

Fire. Fury. Sensuality Read More

Research, Theatre

Forging a Russian Identity: The Mariinsky Theatre’s Pre-Soviet History

Forging a Russian Identity: The Mariinsky Theatre’s Pre-Soviet History

BY Max Weber POSTED 07/03/2023 8:45 AM

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Music

Piano Recital: Vitaly Pisarenko

Piano Recital: Vitaly Pisarenko

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 04/03/2023 4:34 PM

10 March at Churchill College Chapel in Cambridge Read More

Music

Elena Toponogova Ensemble – debut at Conway hall

Elena Toponogova Ensemble – debut at Conway hall

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 01/03/2023 10:14 AM

19 March Read More

Art, Design, Research

Art Deco Moscow and Belgrade

Art Deco Moscow and Belgrade

BY Lana Velkov POSTED 27/02/2023 2:37 PM

Architecture review Read More

Music

Chelsea Opera Group Performs Oprichnik (The Guardsman) by Tchaikovsky

Chelsea Opera Group Performs Oprichnik (The Guardsman) by Tchaikovsky

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 23/02/2023 10:15 AM

Saturday 11 March at Cadogan Hall, London Read More

Literature, Online

Anti-War Poetry Evening – 24 February online

Anti-War Poetry Evening – 24 February online

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 21/02/2023 1:54 PM

online and free to join Read More

Dance, Performance

The Sleeping Beauty at the Royal Opera House

The Sleeping Beauty at the Royal Opera House

BY Russian Art & Culture POSTED 17/02/2023 11:41 AM

at Royal Opera House until 6 June 2023 Read More

Calendar

June 2023

Instagram

@barbicancentre presents a concert of virtuoso pia

@barbicancentre presents a concert of virtuoso pianist Daniil Trifonov takes on a programme of musical fantasies, which show him at the peak of his musical powers, colours and imagination. Fri 16 Jun 2023, 19:30 #classicalmusic #barbican #daniiltrifonov #virtuoso #pianist #london

Find this book in our gift shop: In Moskau Moskow

Find this book in our gift shop: In Moskau Moskow Москва the photographer Sandra Ratkovic documents life in the Russian capital. The result is a portrait of everyday life, ranging from the military cult to pop-patriotism, accompanied by an essay by the author Wladimir Kaminer. Sandra Ratkovic: Moskau Moscow Москва. Book available (russianartandculture.com)
#photography #art #artandculture #russianculture

Find this series in our gift shop: https://www.rus

Find this series in our gift shop: https://www.russianartandculture.com/category/bookshop/
The Art of the Soviet Union has four books - Landscapes, Still Lifes, Nudes and Portraits. The books examine different genres of art in the USSR, covering the period from the October Revolution in 1917 to the dissolution of the Union in 1991. They showcase the best paintings and sculptures of the period and present rarely seen gems from provincial museums and museums of former Soviet republics. Each book opens with an expert article on the subject.
#art #sovietart #russianart #russianculture #history

EYE OF THE COLLECTOR Founded by Nazy Vassegh, Eye

EYE OF THE
COLLECTOR
Founded by Nazy Vassegh, Eye of the Collector is an Art platform comprising of a boutique London art fair, an accompanying online/social platform and a network of collectors spanning the globe. Next edition : 17-20 May. Eye viewing rooms are curated viewing rooms encourage new collecting pathways and creative dialogues. Book your tickets now. 🎟️🎫 #eyeofthecollector #artfairinlondon #artfair #collectingart #london #veiwingrooms

Nikolai Lugansky will perform Rachmaninoff's 'Mome

Nikolai Lugansky will perform Rachmaninoff's 'Moments Musicaux' on the 18th of May in Wigmore Hall, London.
The Russian pianist studied at Central Music School at Moscow Conservatory. In only the initial stage of his career he won the title of the laureate of the I All-Union competition of young musicians in Tbilisi, VIII International competition of J.S. Bach in Leipzig, All-Union competition of S.V. Rachmaninoff in Moscow, International summer academy Mozarteum, and the Tchaikovsky Competition.
#music #russianmusic #classicalmusic #russianclassicalmusic #eventsinlondon #rachmaninoff #nikolailugansky

Head to the British Library on 20th – 21st May!

Head to the British Library on 20th – 21st May!
Here, almost 30 authors and poets, each representing one European country or territory, will come together for a remarkable celebration of the best European poetry and prose translated into English. The event is being held in partnership with EUNIC London and the European Literature Network.
#eventsinlondon #literature #artandculture #europeanliterature

The Shortlist is out! The books shortlisted for th

The Shortlist is out! The books shortlisted for the 11th Pushkin House Book Prize emphasise the importance of the precious insights that academics offer, allowing us to grow our understanding of Russia’s complex culture, history and people. The books are:
Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Marking Sesame Street in Russia
Rogoff Overreach: The Inside Story of Putin’s War Against Ukraine by Owen Matthews Russia’s War
Places of Tenderness and Heat: The Queer Milieu of Fin-de-Siecle St Petersburg
Red Leviathan: The Secret History of Soviet Whaling

FINDING THE WORDS: NEW WRITING FROM MAXIM OSIPOV A

FINDING THE WORDS: NEW WRITING FROM MAXIM OSIPOV AND MIKHAIL SHISHKIN. Read our latest book reviews by Dr. Peter Lowe, Lecturer on English Literature. 📚
#myrussiawarorpeace #myrussia #101kilometer #russianliterature #russianculture #russianhistory #bookreview #russianartandculture

Maxim Vengerov,the Pavarotti of the violin,charmed

Maxim Vengerov,the Pavarotti of the violin,charmed and seduced a packed Albert Hall with superb performances in this Brahms Gala concert.His violin concerto and the double concerto where he was joined by the beautiful young cellist Lied Haga.
With the genial Marios Papadopoulos and his creation ,the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra who followed every nuance of these two artists as they played every glorious note by heart.
From the heart to the heart as the orchestra filled the vast hall with glorious sounds inspired by such wonderful playing.
Vengerov,microphone in hand,thanked his superb companions in this musical voyage together dedicated to Brahms.
But there was more to come with a surprise encore.
With great charm Vengerov announced that he would play together with nine of his students from the masterclasses he holds regularly at the Royal College.
Joining in the fun were Mira Marton,David Horvat,Elif Canserver,Molin Han,Deniz Sensoy,Esther Park,Lucilla Mariotti,Annissa Gybel,Ilai Avni.
A work by Pablo de Sarasate for two violins that this evening would be with ten!
And it was party time that ignited the enthusiasm of all those present whether on stage or in the hall. #review #concertreview #maximvengerov #classicalmusic #eventsinlondon #brahms

« Russian Art in the New Millennim » by Edward

« Russian Art in the New Millennim » by Edward Lucie-Smith and Sergei Reviakin. New book is available at our gift shop. 📚. There is surprisingly little, and certainly nothing comprehensive, written about the contemporary Russian scene now. What appear in the West are mostly reports about so-called ‘dissidents’, not about what is happening in this vast culture, taken as a whole. The aim of Russian Art in the New Millennium is not to support any one cause, but to look at the situation as it now exists objectively and to give as wide and truthful a view as possible. #russianart #onlinebookshop #newmillenium #russianartists #visualarts #russianartandculture
To order the book go to our website ⏫️

CACTUS: RENATA LITVINOVA IN LONDON - 23 April @the

CACTUS: RENATA LITVINOVA IN LONDON - 23 April @theatreroyalhaymarket
CACTUS is a striking monologue play by the iconic Renata Litvinova – an #actress and #screenwriter, she has become a #Russian #art-house #cult figure, and has acquired #international acting #fame from collaborating with leading #European directors.
Find out more - follow the link in bio

TRANSLATING RUSSIA’S GREATEST FORGOTTEN NOVELIST

TRANSLATING RUSSIA’S GREATEST FORGOTTEN NOVELIST: NADEZHDA KHVOSHCHINSKAYA (1821–1889) - 16 April at @pushkinhouselondon
Nadezhda Khvoshchinskaya (1821–1889) was one of Russia’s greatest nineteenth-century novelists, yet today she is virtually unknown. One of three literary sisters (the “Russian Brontës”), Nadezhda was the third highest paid author in Russia by the 1870s, yet she disappeared from literary history in the twentieth century as the Bolsheviks nationalised the works of fifty-seven writers – all men – for publication in greater quantities than Soviet literature.
Find out more - see the link in bio

ANTONY BEEVOR ON THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION - 29 April

ANTONY BEEVOR ON THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION - 29 April at The British Library
25 years ago, Antony Beevor wrote the definitive account of the Battle of #Stalingrad, a formative moment in the forging of modern Russian identity. The book won multiple international awards and soon became a million-copy #bestseller.
Now, Beevor turns his attention to the birth of the #Soviet Union itself, with an in-depth look at the #Russian #Revolution of 1917 and the five years of conflict that followed it.
Find out more and book - see the link in bio
@britishlibrary #talk #history

CINDERELLA AT ROYAL OPERA HOUSE until 3 May Throu

CINDERELLA AT ROYAL OPERA HOUSE until 3 May
Through the seasons and the stars, where dreams blossom. A new production of a timeless classic.
Royal Ballet Founder Choreographer Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella celebrates its 75th anniversary this Season. The ballet’s opening night in 1948, featuring Moira Shearer and Michael Somes in the lead roles, was received rapturously. After over a decade away from the Royal Opera House stage, Ashton’s timeless reworking of Charles Perrault’s famous rags-to-riches story returns, showcasing the choreographer’s deft musicality and the beauty of Prokofiev’s transcendent score. A creative team steeped in the magic of theatre, film, dance and opera brings new atmosphere to Cinderella’s ethereal world of fairy godmothers and pumpkin carriages, handsome princes and finding true love
Find out more - follow the link in bio
@royaloperahouse #cinderella #ballet

In the Eye of the Storm: Modernism in Ukraine, 190

In the Eye of the Storm: Modernism in Ukraine, 1900 - 1930s
From 29 November 2022 to 30 April 2023 Despite these tragic circumstances, Ukrainian art of the period lived through a true renaissance of creative experimentation. In the Eye of the Storm reclaims this essential – though little-known in the West – chapter of European modernism, displaying around 70 works in a full range of media, from oil paintings and sketches to collages and theatre designs. Following a strict chronological order, the show presents works by masters of Ukrainian modernism, such as Oleksandr Bohomazov, Vasyl Yermilov, Viktor Palmov, and Anatol Petrytskyi. Exploring the polyphony of styles and identities, the exhibition includes neo-Byzantine paintings by the followers of Mykhailo Boichuk and experimental works by members of the Kultur Lige, who sought to promote their vision of contemporary Ukrainian and Yiddish art, respectively. It features pieces by Kazymyr Malevych and El Lissitzky #avantgarde #intheeyeofthestorm #modernism #modernisminukraine

BOOK LAUNCH: OSIP MANDELSTAM’S “TRISTIA”, TR

BOOK LAUNCH: OSIP MANDELSTAM’S “TRISTIA”, TRANSLATED BY THOMAS DE WAAL - 12 April @pushkinhouselondon
Osip #Mandelstam’s second collection of #poems, Tristia, astonished #Russian readers in 1922 with its daring verse forms and meditations on #revolution, #exile, #death and #rebirth. Thomas de Waal’s new #translation gives English-language reader the chance to experience the entire collection for the first time in a new #bilingual edition
The event is free, but registration is required. Find out more - follow the link in bio
#literature #book #translation

WORK EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIP WITH US: SOCIAL MEDIA -

Performers London Philharmonic Orchestra Vladimir

Performers
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vladimir Jurowski conductor
Gil Shaham violin
Repertoire
Ustvolskaya: Symphonic Poem No.1
Hindemith: Violin Concerto
Interval
Prokofiev: Symphony No.6 in E flat minor #classicalmisic #concertsinlondon #royalfestivalhall #prokofiev #vladimiryurovsky

KLASSIKI: BRIDGES OF TIME - 4 April at Berth Doc H

KLASSIKI: BRIDGES OF TIME - 4 April at Berth Doc House
“Bridges of Time” (2018) is the radical Baltic New Wave of the 1960s redefined documentary: moving away from realism and towards romance, and a belief that the documentary form could pose metaphysical questions about life.
Find out more and book - see the link in bio

Katya Gerasimova Bosky and Natasha Arendt are invi

Katya Gerasimova Bosky and Natasha Arendt are inviting you to visit third ‘B&W and Bright” exhibition in London at Art Space, St.Marylebone Parish Church from 31st March till 26th April.
Natasha Arendt created an unusual series of semi-abstract paintings and drawings in bright colours; abandoning her usual restrained palette. In her works, the traditions of surrealist Soviet graphics of the 1960s and 1970s are combined with French Art Deco and Suprematism of the 1920s. And this is not a stylization, but an organic and at the same time ironic worldview of the artist.
#abstractart #exhibitioninlondon #graficart #lyrical #differentpersoective #contemporaryart

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