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Best of St. Petersburg: Entertainment Part of the Places of a Lifetime series from Traveler magazine

Expert recommendations of the top dance, theater, and classical music performances.

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Mariinsky Theatre
World-renowned ballet and opera company; classic and contemporary productions; Tickets from $8. 1/2 Teatralnaya Ploshchad; tel. +7 812 326 41 41. www.mariinsky.ru

Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory Opera and Ballet House
Classical repertoire plus innovative productions; popular venue for young talented choreographers, conductors, and singers; also known also as the Opera Studio of the Conservatory. Tickets from $30. 3 Teatralnaya Ploshchad; tel. +7 812 312 2519. www.conservatory.ru

St. Petersburg Capella 
Former imperial concert hall; occupies an imposing neoclassical building directly across from the Winter Palace; showcases classical and chamber music from various eras; best known for choral performances. 20 Reki Moiki Naberezhnaya; tel. +7 812 312 7600. www.capellaspb.ru

Shostakovich Philharmonia (Grand Hall)
City’s principal classical music auditorium; two resident orchestras; performances from national and international musicians; extensive repertoire of traditional and modern classical music; originally the Noblemens’ Assembly building. Tickets from $30. 2 Mikhailovskaya Ulitsa; tel. +7 812 312 9871. www.philharmonia.spb.ru

Glinka Chamber Philharmonia (Small Hall)
Recently refurbishedand restored to its former splendor; holds mainly chamber concerts of traditional and modern classical music; also musical recitals and poetry evenings. Tickets from $30. 30 Nevsky Prospekt; tel. +7 812 571 83 33. www.philharmonia.spb.ru

St. Petersburg Opera
Relatively young company specializing in chamber operas; internationally acclaimed and innovative productions; housed in restored Baron von Derviz mansion; elaborate baroque interior including grotto and Moorish hall. Tickets from $30. 33 Galernaya Ulitsa; tel. +7 812 312 3982. www.spbopera.ru

Jazz Philharmonic Hall
Top Russian and international jazz musicians Wednesday to Sunday; includes Dixieland and jazz balls; drinks, light snacks, and desserts served during concerts. 27 Zagorodny Prospekt; tel. +7 812 764 8565. www.jazz-hall.spb.ru

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