Russian Ball to dazzle London’s Royal Albert Hall this winter
For the first time since 1921 Venski Bal Moskva is pleased to announce the arrival of the Russian Ball to London’s Royal Albert Hall. A glamorous tradition spanning more than 200 years, the Russian Ball in London will bring Russian royal tradition to the modern era. This unique event will highlight the best of classic history, society, entertainment and culture while drawing attention to the modern Russian community’s cultural, artistic and economic contributions within the UK.
Proceeds from the Ball will be donated to support charitable causes, including the Lifeline charity .
The Russian Ball will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on 2
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December, 2013 and will feature a top-notch entertainment line-up, including performances by:
- The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- Ross Mitchell and his dance orchestra
- A gala concert with three of Russia’s top tenors, Daniil Shtoda, Dmitry Korchak, and Vladimir Galouzine
- World renowned virtuoso jazz saxophonist, Igor Butman
- Five-time world ballroom dance champions Katusha Demidova and Arunas Bezhokas
- …and more to be announced soon
The Ball will commence with an elite grand opening ceremony featuring 60 couples from Russia and Great Britain. The evening will be hosted by Svyatoslav Belza, the People’s Artist of Russia, and will include choreography by master choreographer Leonid Pletnev, and waltz directed by chief dancing master and Vice President of the World Dance Sport Federation, Stanislav Popov.
The event is backed by the Russian Embassy in the UK, and its corporate sponsor is InfoWatch, a leading software company specialising in data protection solutions. Headquartered in Moscow, InfoWatch operates in the UK and abroad. Ms Natalya Kasperskaya, founder of InfoWatch, will be present to greet guests at the event.
With an attractive and diversified first-class artistic programme, the Ball provides a suitable platform to establish and maintain cultural and business relationships between the UK and Russia.
Further details regarding additional confirmed performers including performers from the acclaimed Bolshoi Ballet Company will be released soon.
More information and tickets are available on the website .
