Filarmonica Națională „Serghei Lunchevici"
The main hall of the Moldovan Philharmonic - home of the National Symphony Orchestra
60+ symphonic concerts a year, the Mărțișor Festival and the Eugen Doga competition
Worth it if you want serious symphonic music in Chișinău - the National Symphony Orchestra, international recitals and highlights like the Mărțișor Festival. Consistently strong programming through the season.
The Serghei Lunchevici National Philharmonic is Moldova's main symphonic-music institution - founded in 1940 (the Symphony Orchestra dates from 1930), renamed in 2003 in memory of conductor Serghei Lunchevici. It hosts two main ensembles: the National Symphony Orchestra (over 80 musicians, a Mozart-Beethoven-Brahms-Bartók repertoire plus contemporary Moldovan premieres) and the Moldovan Academic Choir. The Philharmonic building was severely damaged by a fire in September 2020, when part of the ceiling of the main hall collapsed; check the status and concert location before your visit. Annual program: 60+ symphonic concerts, recitals by international guests (pianists, violinists, sopranos), themed festivals (the Mărțișor Festival in March, the Ethnic Intelligence Festival). The Philharmonic is also the seat of the annual international 'Eugen Doga' competition for young composers. Affordable tickets (50-150 lei), student subscriptions.
- the National Orchestra
- modernised acoustics
- a varied programme
- The classical façade on Mitropolit Varlaam
- The balcony with a wide view of the stage
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“The concert hall is beautiful, cosy, the seats are comfortable but the best is the sound - you can hear each and every note. I enjoyed Tudor Gheorghe's concert!”
“My wife and I came here to see a sponsored by the Italian Embassy on November 7th. This was an amazing experience, the staff was polite and helpful, our seats were comfortable, and the artists were amazing. Thank you for such an amazing experience, we look forward to returning soon.”
“Good place to watch some shows.”
- Unrenovated Soviet-era façade
- Dated interior
- No elevator to the balcony