National Symphony Orchestra dictates new dress code for Ufa public

UFA, 15 September 2016. /Bashinform News Agency, Leila Aralbaeva/. In Ufa, the National Symphony Orchestra dictates a new dress code for the audience. At the opening of the 25th anniversary concert season listeners were recommended to come in evening gowns and tuxedos. The idea of the new NSO press secretary Zarina Gaisina was supported by many fans of classics in social networks.

The concert will take place in the "Bashkortostan" State Concert Hall at 19.00 on September 30. The program is dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the birth of Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953). It will feature the most popular and famous works from the heritage of the outstanding composer: the Symphony No.1 «Classic», the Concerto No. 2 for Violin and Orchestra, march from the "The Love for Three Oranges" opera, waltz from the "War and Peace" opera.

The soloist of the St. Petersburg House of Music, winner of the Marguerite Long and Jacques Thibaud International Competition, violinist Ajlen Pritchin will be a special guest of the event. The chief conductor of the orchestra Raushan Yakupov will be at the podium.

The St. Petersburg House of Music is a co-organizer of the concert.