OREANDA-NEWS. May 14, 2010. The Bank of Moscow has supported the 6th White Nights of Karelia International Classic Music Festival that is to be held in Karelia from 11 April to 4 June 2010 and is devoted to the 90th anniversary of Karelia and the 65th anniversary of the Victory.

The symphony orchestra of the Karelian State Philharmonic, the Soloists of Saint Petersburg Chamber Ensemble, choirs and performers from various countries will give concerts within the framework of the Festival, including performers from Austria, Sweden, Argentina, the USA. A special guest of the Festival is Moscow Musical Theatre Helicon-Opera. A recital will be given by the Paganini of the Russian Balalaika Alexis Arkhipovsky and the pianist Eugeni Mikhailov.

"The Bank of Moscow’s participation in the Festival has become a good tradition and we are pleased to be a part of such a significant event in the Republic’s cultural life", noted Svetlana Klimovich, Director of the Bank’s Petrozavodsk branch.

The White Nights of Karelia Festival is held under the patronage of Sergei Katanandov, the Head of the Republic of Karelia.