2017 NOVEMBER
THE FIRST WAVE OF RUSSIAN EMIGRATION BY SOFKA ZINOVIEFF
AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY, LONDON
2017 MAY
TALK ON THE RASPUTIN BY DOUGLAS SMITH
IN LONDON AT THE TRAVELLERS CLUB
2016 DECEMBER
TALK ON THE ROMANOV'S BY SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE
IN LONDON AT THE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPRORY ARTS
2012 NOVEMBER
RECITAL BY THE VOCE CHAMBER CHOIR
IN LONDON AT THE COLLEGE OF ARMS
A choral recital of Russian singing by the Voce Chamber Choir
conducted by the internationally famous choral director
Suzi Digby (Lady Eatwell) OBE, in the presence
of HE The Ambassador of the Russian Federation, Alexander Yakovenko
Sponsored by generous individuals, Lady Foley of Kidderminster,
The Linbury Trust, Mr Bruno L Schroder, Dr Christopher & Lady Juliet Tadgell
2012 MARCH
LECTURE BY MARTIN SIXSMITH
IN LONDON AT THE TRAVELLERS CLUB
Following the author’s recent success with his book ‘Russia’,
Martin Sixsmith gave a popular lecture for The Galitzine - St Petersburg Trust
2009 SUMMER
AT THE RUSSIAN EMBASSY IN LONDON
A celebratory party given to The Galitzine-St Petersburg Trust for work done.
2008 NOVEMBER
15th ANNIVERSARY DINNER FOR THE GALITZINE LIBRARY
IN LONDON AT DARTMOUTH HOUSE
Champagne Reception and dinner at Dartmouth House,
the little known residence of the Baring family,
now the headquarters of The English Speaking Union.
With after dinner entertainment provided by Viscount Norwich on the piano.
2006 NOVEMBER
CANDLELIT CHORAL CONCERT
AT QUEENS’ COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE
Choral concert at 14th Century Queens’ College Chapel
with the Queens’ College Choir, one of the leading mixed-voice
choirs in UK. With a poetry reading by Princess Katya Galitzine.
Champagne reception sponsored by Pol Roger.
2004 NOVEMBER
RECITAL BY THE LINDSAY QUARTET
IN LONDON at 2 TEMPLE PLACE
A recital of the Beethoven Opus 127 dedicated to Prince Nicholas
Galitzine in 1825.
2004 OCTOBER
THE GALITZINE LIBRARY TENTH ANNIVERSARY
IN ST PETERSBURG
Reception at 46 Fontanka, St Petersburg.
Sponsored by Credit Suisse.
2004 APRIL
DISPLAY OF RARE RUSSIAN BOOKS
AT THE TRAVELLERS CLUB, LONDON
A reception was held with a display of rare Russian books to
commemorate the 10th Anniversary of The Galitzine Library.
2003 APRIL
A RUSSIAN EASTER FEAST
ABOARD HQS WELLINGTON, LONDON
Russian dinner for 100 guests aboard the Livery Hall of the Merchant
Navy.
Sponsored by supporters of The Galitzine Library.
2000 NOVEMBER
TREASURES OF CATHERINE THE GREAT
AT SOMERSET HOUSE, LONDON
A private view of the exhibition from The State Hermitage Museum in
St Petersburg.
Sponsored by Schroders.
1999 AUGUST
YOUNG ARTISTS INTERNATIONAL
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
A concert of Beethoven quartets dedicated to his friend Prince Nicholas Galitzine, together with works by Mozart written when under the patronage of Prince Dimitri Galitzine.
1998 OCTOBER
VINTAGE WINE AUCTION AND DINNER
THE CALIFORNIA CLUB, LOS ANGELES
Together with a re-creation of a dinner given by the Tsar in 1892,
a rare vintage wine auction was held at the inaugural fund-raising event
in the USA.
1997 OCTOBER
THE RUSSIAN NATIONAL ORCHESTRA
AT ST PETERSBURG PHILHARMONIC HALL
Conducted by Mikhail Pletnev and dedicated to The Galitzine Library’s
3rd Anniversary.
Sponsored by Aspreys.
1996 OCTOBER
RECITAL BY MSTISLAV ROSTROPOVICH
AT SPENCER HOUSE, LONDON
Mstislav Rostropovich performed pieces by Bach in memory of Prince George Galitzine, with an additional concert by the Bekova Sisters Trio.
Sponsored by Orient Express Hotels Ltd.
1995 OCTOBER
THE GALITZINE LIBRARY FIRST ANNIVERSARY
IN ST PETERSBURG
Reception at 46 Fontanka, St Petersburg.
Sponsored by Christie’s.
1995 JUNE
A PRIVATE VIEW OF FABERGE
AT THE QUEEN’S GALLERY, BUCKINGHAM PALACE
In the presence of HRH Princess Alexandra.
Sponsored by the Tiller Group.
1994, OCTOBER 18
INAUGURATION OF THE GALITZINE LIBRARY
IN ST PETERSBURG
In the presence of the then Mayor of St.Petersburg, Anatoly Sobchak,
with Sir Martin Jacomb Chairman of the British Council.
1993 OCTOBER
RACHMANINOV ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
AT THE BARBICAN, LONDON
Conducted by Yuri Temirkanov with the St Petersburg
Philharmonic Orchestra. Broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.
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