november 2009

November 1-20

XXXVI International Festival of Arts “Belarusian Music Autumn” (12)

The scope of music genres presented at the festival is really imposing and includes symphonic music, jazz, classic and modern dances. Participation of music bands and dance groups not only from Belarus, but also from Russia, CIS countries, Germany, Poland, Norway, Netherlands is anticipated.

Venue: Minsk city, Regional centers

Organized by: Ministry of Culture, Belarusian State Philharmonic, Regional Executive Committees

Tel.: +375 17 203-73-63, 231-05-53, 331-55-56, 203-74-75

November 7-8

Festival of ancient music and dances “Autumn Legends” (5)

This event shall not be missed by ancient culture amateurs. Participating are groups from CIS countries and near abroad. At balls spectators are given the opportunity to learn old dances with professional dancers.

Venue: Minsk city

Tel.: +375 29556-77-48

November 15-22

International War and History Festival “Berezina-2009” (5)

Being a reconstruction of war events of 1812, it is a realistic show amazing visitors by the scope of actions, horse battles and excellent costumes. Historical clubs of Belarus, Russia, Poland, Lithuania, and France are involved in the event.

Venue: Borisov district, Brilevskoje field

Organized by: Borisov Executive Committee, VIOO “Minsk Infantry Regiment”

Tel.: +375 29504-68-78, 757-75-98

XIII International Festival of Organ Music “Zvany Safii” (6)

Professional musicians from different countries will play live organ music in the most famous Belarusian temple.

Venue: Sofia Cathedral, Polotsk, Vitebsk region

Organized by: Department of culture of Polotsk Executive Committee, Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee

Tel.: +375 212 37-62-15

Children’s Film Festival “Listapadzik-2009”

Within the competitive programme are films by more than 400 distinguished filmmakers from Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan, Czech Republic, Germany, France and other countries. There are the best world films for true amateurs of film-art.

Venue: Minsk city, cinemas

Organized by: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus, Minsk City Executive Committee, Direction of “Listopad” film festival

Tel.: +375 17203-73-63

XXII International Festival of Modern Choreography (IFMC) (10)

This colorful show attracts genuine amateurs of modern dances and gathers more than 300 participants from Belarus, Russia, China, Poland, France, Germany, and other states.

Venue: Vitebsk

Organized by: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus, Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee

Tel.: +37517203-73-63, +375 212 37-62-15

November-December

V Regional Festival “Melodies of Native Land” in the name of G. I.  Zhiharev (6)

Visitors enjoy the music performed by the orchestras from Gomel region and other places of Belarus. More than a thousand of musicians get together in order to immortalize the memory of the famous artist and teacher G. Zhiharev.

Venue: Gomel city, Rechitsa, Mozyr

Organized by: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Belarus, Gomel Regional Executive Committee

Tel.: +37517203-73-63, +375 232 74-41-52