Novosibirsk State Philharmonic

Novosibirsk State Philharmonic is located on Krasny Prospekt, 32. It is known for organizing gastroling projects with invited performers and ensembles, hosting the jazz festival SibJazzFest and serving as a venue for Trans-Siberian Art Festival. The key ensemble of the philharmonic is Novosibirsk Academic Symphony Orchestra founded in 1956. Its history was particularly significant due to conductor Arnold Katz who led the orchestra from its establishment until 2007. The Russian Academic Orchestra joined the philharmonic in 2005 and holds the honorific title "Academic" since 1990.