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Capriccio. Rastrelli Dedication: Peterhof fountains – closing ceremony

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In accordance with tradition, the Peterhof fountain season is brought to an end with an impressive closing ceremony on the third weekend in September. Thousands of guests become participants in the spectacular laser show. All the performances that make up the show are linked by a common theme.

In accordance with tradition, the Peterhof fountain season is brought to an end with an impressive closing ceremony on the third weekend in September. Thousands of guests become participants in the spectacular laser show. All the performances that make up the show are linked by a common theme.

© RIA Novosti . Vadim Zhernov / Go to the mediabankIn accordance with tradition, the Peterhof fountain season is brought to an end with an impressive closing ceremony on the third weekend in September. Thousands of guests become participants in the spectacular laser show. All the performances that make up the show are linked by a common theme.
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In accordance with tradition, the Peterhof fountain season is brought to an end with an impressive closing ceremony on the third weekend in September. Thousands of guests become participants in the spectacular laser show. All the performances that make up the show are linked by a common theme.
© RIA Novosti . Vadim Zhernov / Go to the mediabankThe theme Days of Italy in St. Petersburg was chosen for this year’s ceremony, and centered on the figure of Bartolomeo Rastrelli, a Russian architect of Italian origin who was behind the grand reconstruction of the Peterhof ensemble.
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The theme Days of Italy in St. Petersburg was chosen for this year’s ceremony, and centered on the figure of Bartolomeo Rastrelli, a Russian architect of Italian origin who was behind the grand reconstruction of the Peterhof ensemble.
© RIA Novosti . Vadim Zhernov / Go to the mediabankThe laser show poetically titled “Capriccio. Rastrelli Dedication” was divided into five parts, like a set of musical compositions that make up a suite, with each piece symbolizing the architect’s vision.
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The laser show poetically titled “Capriccio. Rastrelli Dedication” was divided into five parts, like a set of musical compositions that make up a suite, with each piece symbolizing the architect’s vision.
© RIA Novosti . Vadim Zhernov / Go to the mediabankVivid light images and video projections changed in time with pieces by Baroque composers.
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Vivid light images and video projections changed in time with pieces by Baroque composers.
© RIA Novosti . Vadim Zhernov / Go to the mediabankThe performance was crowned with a pyrotechnics display against the backdrop of the Grand Palace.
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The performance was crowned with a pyrotechnics display against the backdrop of the Grand Palace.
© RIA Novosti . Vadim Zhernov / Go to the mediabankThe show concluded with a spectacular fireworks display.
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The show concluded with a spectacular fireworks display.
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