This Saturday, July 20, at 12 am we are looking forward to meeting you in Saint Petersburg’s Alexandrov Garden to enjoy one more concert of the Military Bands in the City Parks. It was due to the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives that the project managed to step out of its traditional boundaries, and go to the city regarded as the northern capital of Russia. This time it will be the turn of the Military Band of the Nakhimov Naval School to wow the audiences with renowned marches, popular songs and impressive medleys.
Led by Lieutenant Colonel Sergey Ezhov, the ensemble has decided to dedicate its performance to Russia Navy Day, celebrated this year on July 28. Popular hits, renowned compositions and an impressive open ground or platz concert awaits all the guests and residents of Saint Petersburg.
As for the band, it was formed back in 1944 along with the foundation of the Leningrad Nakhimov Navy School. Originally the ensemble featured twenty professional military musicians as well as the school students. Intensely engaged in concert activities and supporting the school’s solemn celebrations, musicians also take part in the school’s everyday life.
The Military Band of the Nakhimov Naval School has regularly been taking part in Victory Parade on Red Square, Main Naval Parade and international wind bands festival in Saint Petersburg. With the ongoing support of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives, Government of Saint Petersburg and the city governor Alexander Beglov, the Organizing Committee of the Spasskaya Tower International Military Tattoo continues its efforts to revive one of the most charming traditions of the past, with military bands performing in parks and gardens, streets and alleys, and other iconic spots in Moscow and its environs.
Up to late September, military wind bands will stage as many as 22 concerts in both cities.
Throughout the summer, enchanting wind melodies will engulf parks and gardens, paving the way for the Sixteenth Spasskaya Tower International Military Tattoo that will unfold on Red Square from August 23 to September 1.
Join us July 20 at 12 am in Saint Petersburg’s Alexandrov Garden and spend some quality time with the Military Band of the Nakhimov Naval School.
Entrance is free.