The St Petersburg Philharmonic playing Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony – a work it premiered in 1937 as the Leningrad Philharmonic – was a highlight of a superb concert concluding its UK tour.
The St Petersburg Philharmonic make their contribution to Sage Gateshead's year long theme of dance, delighting a sold-out Hall One with their luxurious sound.
Living in Paris, Constance Clara has studied piano since she was three. A graduate of Toulouse Business School and a student at La Sorbonne in Music Management, she still plays piano, attends orchestral conducting masterclasses, and loves writing. She tweets here and blogs here.
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