The most outstanding
feature of the ball is that it closely follows past
events, both in its atmosphere and its scenario,
which present-day historians have painstakingly
revived.
Times naturally change and some innovations have
been made to the ceremony.
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Arriving
Comfortable coaches have replaced gilt carriages,
though guests are still welcomed by a brass band
and uniformed hussars carrying torches. The guests
walk up to the main entrance on a thick carpet and
the palace is again aglow with lights. |
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Welcome Cocktail
After entering the Palace the guests are invited for the Welcome Cocktail at Stasov Room. |
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Royal welcome
Inside the Palace Tsar and Queen provide a lavish welcome
traditionally reserved for the royalty.
The procession follows through the suite of beautiful baroque rooms. |
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Entering
The Palace
Upon mounting the marble stairway, the guests pass
through silken rooms and polished halls to admire
the elegant palace interiors. Magnificent rooms
stretch in a sumptuous line to form one uninterrupted
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Music
and Ballet
The interior is animated by enchanting flute music
and ballet dancers performing duets to the sounds
of a harpsichord. |
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Amber Room
The splendid effect of this passageway prepares
the guests for one of the main treasures of the
palace- the mysterious amber room. Although it has
not been fully restored, its exquisite refinement
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Choir
Singing
At the end of the enfilade, cocktails are served.
The Throne Room opens at nine o' clock sharp. Guests
meanwhile enjoy drinks and snacks, while a children's
choir performs Schubert's Ave Maria. |
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The Throne Room
The double doors of the Throne Room are opened wide
and the guests halt spellbound at the fairytale
scene in front of them. |
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Opera
The courtly entourage provides a royal welcome,
while opera singers mount the stage and propose
the first toast. |
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Imperial
Dinner
French chefs always managed Imperial cuisine in
Russia. And once again, the prestigious French catering
company Potel & Chabot is in charge. Dinner
starts with the finest of Russian delicacies - black
caviar, a delight to satisfy the most discerning
gourmets.
(see Menu of the Tsar's Ball ») |
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Flower
Decoration
In keeping with another Russian tradition, there
was always a profusion of flowers, rare plants and
potted palms at every ball, even in the coldest
of winters. This tradition has also been preserved
and scented flowers bloom on every table. |
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The
Magic of Russian Ballet
The impression of Russia would not be complete without
the magic of Russian ballet. Excerpts from operas
and ballets are performed by soloists of the famous
theatres and opera houses of St. Petersburg.
One of the finest orchestras plays throughout the
dinner. |
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Folklore
Dancing
The extravaganza continues with Russian folklore
and Cossack shows. Fiery dancers and ethnic songs
enhance the impression of a magical night |
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The
World of Russian Culture
The New Year's Ball is your unique chance to enter
the rich world of Russian culture, your chance to
plunge into an authentic atmosphere of grandeur
and luxury. This magical journey into the elegant
world of the Russian Tsars guarantees a night to
remember. |
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Chiming
Midnight
Midnight is coming and is signaled by a
concert of bells. |
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Fairytale
of Snow and Mirrors
An uninterrupted flow of time continues in this
fairytale world of snow, candles and mirrors. |
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Fireworks
The sky outside brightens up with bursts of light.
Flashes of light flare up in the sky and break into
flaming constellations. From the time of the first
Russian Emperors , fireworks were the favorite entertainment
of the Russian nobility. Back then, however, in
the eighteenth century, they could only dream of
such magic displays. |
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Ball
Dancing
Dances are the most exciting part of any ball. Couples
move graciously to the strains of Strauss's waltzes
in golden interiors shimmering in candle light.
All this makes one feel as if one has stepped into
a fairytale. |
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Imperial
Jazz
But this is a modern fairytale, and jazz accompanies
the romantic ballroom music. A famous St Petersburg
jazz orchestra performs background music throughout
the night.
Everyone is carried away in a whirlwind of music.
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Table set up 2008
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This New Year’s it’s the CZAR’S BALL amid the splendor of Empress Catherine’s IMPERIAL PALACE
Don’t miss this extraordinary once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Book tickets in advance.
For more information, please write to info@baltic.spb.ru or visit our website www.tsarball.com
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please write to info@baltic.spb.ru
Baltic Travel Company
- D.S.R (Destination Services Russia) St Petersburg,
Russia
Contact: elizavetas@baltic.spb.ru
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