St. Petersburg State Academic Capella Symphony Orchestra

**St. Petersburg State Academic Capella Symphony Orchestra** is one of Russia’s oldest and most storied musical institutions, tracing its roots all the way back to 1479 as the Tsar’s Imperial Choir. Over centuries, it evolved into a world-class symphony and choral ensemble, earning its "Academic" title in the Soviet era for artistic excellence. Based in the iconic St. Petersburg Capella building—a historic landmark near the Moyka River—the orchestra balances grand traditions with fresh perspectives, championing Russian classics, Soviet-era works, and contemporary composers.

Led for decades by renowned conductor Alexander Chernushenko, the ensemble’s recent releases, like their *1941-1945: Wartime Music* series and recordings of Theodorakis and Slonimsky, highlight their knack for reviving powerful historical narratives through music. Whether performing lush symphonies or accordion concertos (as seen in their Kyllonen recordings), they blend technical precision with deep emotional resonance, keeping their centuries-old legacy vibrantly alive.

Genres

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Choral

Neo-classical

Romantic Music

Orchestral Music

Russian Classical

Symphonic Music

Latest Release

Theodorakis: Carnaval - Raven

Mikis Theodorakis•

St. Petersburg State Academic Capella Symphony Orchestra

Album - 11 Tracks - Released November 8, 2013