VOLGA CRUISE
Music and Arts of Russia:
Moscow and the Volga
with the Russian National Orchestra
Web film about the cruise
Photo journal from the 2005 cruise
Photo journal from the 2004 cruise
Join the Russian National Orchestra for an unforgettable trip! Experience the wonders of Moscow... Cruise the mighty Volga River... Attend performances by Russia's finest musicians and travel with them through the heart of Russia... Who better to show you the artistic treasures of Russia than the RNO, whose expert staff and local guides will give you a taste of the best in Russia's performing and visual arts.
You will journey alongside the musicians into the rich culture of the Russian heartland. You will see the majestic and beautiful towns where ancient Rus first took root, and will visit prosaic country churches, peaceful monasteries, bustling provincial marketplaces and artistic centers.
You will enjoy full orchestra and select chamber concerts. You will be treated to guided tours and specially-catered meals, and will socialize with the musicians in intimate gatherings. Receptions and events with civic leaders and the public are planned in several cities. In Moscow, you will spend two days on custom-designed cultural tours. There will also be special wine tastings and dinners on board.
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| The RNO's Artistic Director Mikhail Pletnev with violinist Tanya Porshneva during the 2004 Volga Tour | Alexander Sladkovsky at the podium during the 2004 Volga Tour |
Watch this space for dates and information about our 2009 cruise.
BOOKING INFORMATION: Seattle-based Mir Corporation, which has been leading tours to Russia and the former Soviet Union for over 20 years, is once again our exclusive booking agent for this cruise. To find out more details about this annual trip and to book your place, visit the Mir Corporation page on this tour or call them at 800-424-7289 (or 206-624-7289).
Press quotes about past RNO Volga River Tours:
"A journey into the Russian heartland, where the musicians are always well received.... It's such a restful way to see the country. And the combination of music and travel is really rather attractive."
"The Russian National Orchestra's Volga Tour is a unique event for contemporary Russian music and a very positive indication of its future."
"The Volga Tour is a project without compare in the current world of Russian symphonic music. The RNO has demonstrated superb creativity and capable management."
"The Russian National Orchestra, created in 1990, seems to have set before itself the task of reviving Russian music culture ... thanks to such musicians, the cultural level of Russians living along the Volga has made a qualitative leap forward."
"It is not likely anyone can remember a large symphonic orchestra heading off down the Mother Volga, opening its concert season in the large cities of the Volga region. This grandiose, enlightening cruise, dedicated to classical music, is being led by the Russian National Orchestra."