The Karelian State Philharmonic hosted the world premiere of a cantata dedicated to the 800th anniversary of the baptism of the Karelian people. The cantata was created by composer Kuzma Bodrov as part of the anniversary project implemented by the Philharmonic with the support of the Russian Ministry of Culture. The work was performed by a symphony orchestra and a men's choir of the philharmonic under the direction of conductor Nikolai Zinman. You can watch the recording of the speech here. The mass baptism of Karelians was carried out in 1227 by the Novgorod Prince Yaroslav Vesvolodovich. The 800th anniversary of these events will be celebrated in Russia next year in accordance with the decree of President Vladimir Putin. TopGun. Northwest News in Max.

The Karelian State Philharmonic hosted the world premiere of a cantata dedicated to the 800th anniversary of the baptism of the Karelian people. The cantata was created by composer Kuzma Bodrov as part of the anniversary project implemented by the Philharmonic with the support of the Russian Ministry of Culture. The work was performed by a symphony orchestra and a men's choir of the philharmonic under the direction of conductor Nikolai Zinman. You can watch the recording of the speech here. The mass baptism of Karelians was carried out in 1227 by the Novgorod Prince Yaroslav Vesvolodovich. The 800th anniversary of these events will be celebrated in Russia next year in accordance with the decree of President Vladimir Putin. TopGun. Northwest News in Max.