News
- 18 April 2006
Registration for the Russian Rhapsody Gala Evening is now officially closed.
The event is fully subscribed and any additional requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- 30 March 2006
Award winning vocalist Tom Rust, whose professional vocals, musical talent and interpretation have established him as one of the UK's top Jazz performers will perform at Russian Rhapsody. Backed by a full 30 piece orchestra, Rust will take our guests back to the crooning greats of Sinatra and beyond.
- 23 March 2006
Mohamed Al Fayed, the proprietor of Harrods and perhaps the most famous shopkeeper in the world, accompanied by his daughter Camilla, confirm as guests at this year's event.
- 22 March 2006
Fashion designer and daughter of the legendary Sir Paul, Stella McCartney will attend Russian Rhapsody at old Billingsgate Market with her husband.
- 20 March 2006
Colin Salmon of James Bond and Prime Suspect fame will attend Russian Rhapsody and thrill the audience with a short recitation of Russian Poetry - as promised in Russian!
- 17 March 2006
Telenor is sponsoring Russian Rhapsody for the first time. Telenor has invested more than US$400 million in Russian telecoms over the past ten years and is the largest foreign investor in the Russian telecommunications sector with 26.6% of voting capital stock in VimpelCom and 20.4% of Golden Telecom.
- 15 March 2006
Two of the finest British interior design gurus David Collins and Kelly Hoppen are added to the confirmed guest list for Russian Rhapsody.
- 10 March 2006
Legendary British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood and "King of silk" Andy Stutz, owner of Fabric Frontline Zurich, have confirmed their attendance of this year's gala evening.
- 1 March 2006
This year's Russian Rhapsody will feature a presentation of a new collection of stunning evening dresses by Russian designer, Irina Vitiaz. Irina's work ingeniously combines creative ideas with impeccable workmanship and the use of old-time techniques (such as beaded weaving). The show will incorporate music by Igor Vdovin, one of Russia's most famous DJs and modern composers; soprano Karina Serbina, soloist of the Bolshoi Theatre; and supermodel Evgenia Volodina.
- 16 February 2006
The guests of Russian Rhapsody will be treated to the boundless charm of Turetsky's Choir, a group of 10 soloists with exclusive collection of voices from a tenor-altino up to a bass-profundo. Their repertoire consists of works of different genres and styles sung in ten languages.
- 16 January 2006
In the 100th anniversary year of his birth, Russian Rhapsody 2006 will celebrate the life and work of Russian composer Dmitry Shostakovich. Considered one of the musical giants of the 20th Century, Shostakovich's work remains popular and acclaimed today. With Russian Rhapsody in its fifth anniversary year, the celebration of Shostakovich's more significant jubilee is both timely and appropriate.
- 12 January 2006
Russian Standard vodka - one of Russia's best-known brands of vodka - signs as a Major Sponsor for Russian Rhapsody.
- 1 December 2005
Audi has confirmed as a Main Partner of the Russian Economic Forum, Russian Rhapsody and the Saturday Night Party, for the second year running. Dr. Martin Wintercorn, Chairman of AUDI AG, has called Russia the second most important market for Audi in the world, as the company has gone from strength to strength, claiming pole position among premium segment car manufacturers.
- 29 November 2005
The lavish Russian Rhapsody 2005, staged at the Royal Albert Hall has won one of London's most prized corporate awards. The event won the Bronze Award in the annual Visit London Awards, in the category of Best Entertainment. Having been selected from many hundreds of corporate events that took place in the capital in 2005, the award is recognition of the impact that Russian Rhapsody has made on the social life of London!
- 02 November 2005
The awe-inspiring voice of soprano Ljuba Kazarnovskaya will take to the stage at Russian Rhapsody for the first time in 2006.
- 02 November 2005
The award-winning Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will treat the guests to a beautiful and dynamic performance at the 5th Annual Russian Rhapsody.
- 16 May 2005
Old Billingsgate Market is named as the venue for Russian Rhapsody in 2006.
- 30 April 2005
The date of the 2006 Russian Rhapsody is announced - Monday 24 April 2006.
