In 1999, International Fine Arts Institute organized the first International Barbershop Harmony Choral Festival in Saint Petersburg. This event now is in its eleventh season and has become the most successful summer choral festival in Saint Petersburg. Since 1999, the festival attracted more than 2000 barbershop singers from USA, 600 from Canada, 1000 from all over the Russia. List of all choruses and quartets that participated in the festival (read more about participants of the festival and testimonials).
Designers of the Festival are the Ministry of Culture (Russian Federation) and the International Fine Arts Institute (USA).
Supporters of the Festival are the Committee for Culture of Saint Petersburg, Consulate General of the United States of America in Saint Petersburg, Musical Society of Saint Petersburg, Regional Departments for Culture and Education. Read an article from the Consulate General of the United States.
"You've done it again!!! The Fourth (Barbershop)Festival this year in Saint Petersburg was a tremendous success."
Chuck Watson
Society President, 2000-2001
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FESTIVAL FORMAT
PERFORMANCES:
- Official Presentation of the Festival for the participants,
government officials, mass media and VIP
- Opening and closing concerts in one of the most prestigious St. Petersburg's concert halls
- 2-3 Gala concerts with Russian participants in beautiful
XIX century concert halls and cathedrals
- Master-classes by Dr. Gregory Lyne - the Chief Conductor of the Festival (read more about Dr.Gregory Lyne).
CULTURAL PROGRAM:
- Guided city tour
- Guided tour of the Hermitage and free time at the Museum
- Guided tour Peter/Paul Fortress
- Guided tour of Peterhoff Palace and Park
- Shopping excursions
- Free time to explore the city on your own
- Russian Folk Show
- Cruise on the Neva River with Russian choirs
- Party for all participants (read itinerary).
DATES:
- Saint Petersburg - August 16-25 (8-10 days)
- Moscow extension - August 25 - 28 (3-4 days)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- Price - charged in 2009: $3,750.00 pp (USD) without Moscow extension
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Round trip airfare from the major gateways.
- Tax and fuel surcharges levied by the airlines up to $500.00 per ticket
- Russian visa (141.00 USD)
- Tourist class hotel; double occupancy
- 3 meals per day
- All ground transportation
- 2 or 3 performances
- Full cultural program
- Printed materials of the festival - full color brochure and full size poster
- Guides and interpreters
- Tips
- IFAI will accompany groups during the festival, 24/7.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Valid Passport (USA or Canadian)
- Single occupancy
- Travel/health insurance
- Departure from other North American cities
- Extension to Moscow - 3 days cultural program - charged in 2009 - +750.00USD per person.
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View a video testimonal from one of our participating choirs
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