Brightening Up December: Events in St. Petersburg Before the New Year

The northern capital is not especially generous with sunny days this December. But don’t let dullness become an obstacle to lifting your spirits. Various events will help you avoid getting overwhelmed by the blues before the New Year. In its new poster,Kommersant North-West has collected concerts,performances and other events that will brighten up your days before the holiday.

At the Erarta museum of Contemporary Art on december 19, the exhibition “Stephen Wilkes. Day and night.” opened. The famous American photographer creates hyper-realistic photographs where space and time can literally be seen in every detail. The author of the photographs often captures wildlife and architecture. To create masterpieces stephen Wilkes can use a construction hoist, spend a day at height, and than spend a lot of time on installation. His photographs are published in The New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, Vanity Fair and other media.

“Academy of New Dance” on December 19 will show two performances by the choreographer Lilah pnina Livne at Levashovsky Bread Factory. The first, Tik Tok Club, offers a ritual of reimagining the dance moves that flash before our eyes on screens every day. Dancers will turn to the practice of looking without judging, touching without dramatizing, repeating without selling. The second – Spirit Club (participatory performance – party) – will be a place where participants can practice themselves, their invisible spirit, try to make it more noticeable, without fear of losing it when meeting others. It will be a party with friends until infinity is reached and everyone becomes part of the Spirit Club.

Play “Cinderella” based on the play by Evgeniy Schwartz, staged by alexandra Mamkaeva on december 20 will be shown on the stage of the theater-festival “Baltic House”. The musical fairy tale will be a gift for children and their parents before the New Year. The plot of the story is known to everyone: a hardworking girl keeps the house clean day and night, but onyl hears criticism and nagging from her stepmother and stepsisters. And then…the royal ball, the fairy godmother and the prince. Alexandra Mamkaeva promised the audience many surprises, unusual costumes and luminous scenery.

Rapper Closed will give a big solo concert at Gazprom Arena on December 20. In 2025, his tracks received more than 27 million plays. The artist will perform hits, new and joint tracks, which will be a surprise for the audience. For more than 25 years on stage, Basta has released many songs that have become for some the anthem of youth, his “Medlyachok” is played annually at proms, and “Sansara” makes you think about the meaning of a person’s life and his role in it.

At the Cosmonaut club on December 20 the legendary St. Petersburg group “bricks.” will perform. The artists will prepare a musical report on their achievements for this year. And during this time, a huge number of informational occasions have accumulated: the 30th anniversary of “Bricks”, 20 years of the “Tsar’s Album” and 15 years of the “Cosmonaut” club. During the concert,the best songs in the entire history of the musical group will be performed. The artists and organizers of the performance promise fans of “Bricks” real St. Petersburg humor, an atmosphere of kindness and love.

This weekend, December 20 and 21, a book festival will be held at Sevkabel Port “U-turn.” For guests of the event there will be a lecture hall and a fair from book publishers and stores. The main themes of the festival will be everyday life, St. Petersburg, reading and rituals. The organizers

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Children’s Choir compositions

This document outlines the compositions performed by the children’s choir,prepared by Tatyana titaeva. It serves as a record of the choir’s repertoire and performance history.

Repertoire Overview

The children’s choir performs a diverse range of musical pieces, encompassing various genres and styles. The repertoire is carefully selected to challenge and engage the young singers, while also providing an enjoyable experience for audiences. The selection process considers vocal range,musical complexity,and thematic appropriateness for a children’s choir.

Classical Compositions

The choir frequently performs excerpts from classical works, often adapted for younger voices. These pieces introduce the children to the rich tradition of classical music and develop their musical understanding. Examples include simplified arrangements of works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Ludwig van Beethoven.

folk Songs and Traditional Music

Folk songs from various cultures form a important part of the choir’s repertoire. These songs offer opportunities to explore different musical traditions and learn about diverse cultures. The choir performs folk songs from countries like Russia, the United States,and Spain,often incorporating simple choreography or instrumentation.

Contemporary Children’s Music

The choir also includes contemporary songs specifically written for children’s choirs. These pieces frequently enough feature catchy melodies and relatable lyrics, making them popular with both the singers and the audience. Composers like