Expert recommendations of the top dance, theater, and classical music performances.
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Bolshoi Theatre
A glittering six-tier theater, home to the world-renowned Bolshoi Ballet; staging performances of Russian classics (Swan Lake, The Nutcracker) under the directorship of Alexander Vedernikov; the main stage is closed for renovations until late 2009, but the smaller New Stage remains open. Tickets from $6. Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1; tel. +7 495 292 9270. www.bolshoi.ru
Moscow Art Theater
The acclaimed theater where Konstantin Stanislavsky developed method acting. Occasional performances in English. Kamergersky Pereulok 3; tel. +7 495 692 6748. hart.theatre.ru
Moscow Conservatory
“The Bolshoi Zal ranks among the best ancient halls in the world, especially for its acoustics...all of the top musicians aspire to perform here.”—Ekaterina Biryukova, classical music reviewer, Afisha. Russia’s largest music school; concert halls include Bolshoi Zal and Maly Zal. Bolshaya Nikitskaya Ulitsa 13; tel. +7 495 629 2060. www.mosconsv.ru
MMDM (Moscow International House of Music)
“The highlight is the remarkable view of the Moscow river through the glass walls and the festival Vladimir Spivakov invites.”—Ekaterina Biryukova. Moscow’s newest venue, a graceful, glass building in the south of the city; headed by violinist and conductor Vladimir Spivakov. Kosmodamianskaya Naberezhnaya 58; tel. +7 495 730 1011. www.mmdm.ru
Nikulin Circus
Small but stellar circus troupe dates to 1880; trapeze artists, tightrope walkers, and performing animals; named for Yury Nikulin, beloved actor and clown. Tickets from $10. Tsvetnoy Bulvar 13; tel. +7 495 625 8970. www.circusnikulin.ru
Moscow Philharmonia
The capital’s oldest symphony orchestra; specializes in the Russian classics (Stravinsky, Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich), including operatic performances; performs in the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall. Tickets from $4. Triumfalnaya Ploshchad 4/31; tel. +7 495 299 0378. www.classicalmusic.ru
Stanislavsky & Nemirovich-Danchenko Musical Theater
“A more sophisticated repertoire than at the Bolshoi.”—Ekaterina Biryukova. Moscow’s second theater for opera and ballet, dating to 1919; performances by Mozart, Verdi, Pucini, as well as Russian composers. Bolshaya Dmitrovka Ulitsa 17; tel. +7 495 629 2835. www.stanislavskymusic.ru
