Events

On June 27, DDT performed a concert entitled "Acoustic Baroque" together with the Orchestra of the State Hermitage in the Large Courtyard of the Winter Palace. The event was part of the 6th "International Festival of Music of the Large Hermitage".

To learn more and view photos from the concert click here.

10th ANNUAL RUSSIAN ROCK MUSIC AWARDS

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DEDICATION TO ALEXANDER LARIN

DDT's concerts on February 25th and 27th were dedicated to the memory of the general director of "FEELEE MANAGEMENT", Alexander Alexeivich Larin, who passed away on February 23. Sasha very much wanted these concerts to happen, and gave a lot of his energy and strength to make sure that they did in fact occur. It's difficult to describe how much this person gave to Russian rock. Beginning in 1988, many concerts and albums by both Russian and international acts were brought into being under his guidance. Alexander Larin also organized many rock music events, including rock festivals and tours throughout Russia. The "Gorbunov" concert hall in Moscow became a well-known center of alternative music thanks to his leadership. He will be greatly missed.

The final performances of "Vanished Without A Trace" in Moscow

2005 has ended. It was a remarkable year for a million rock music fans who observed the 25th anniversary of DDT. The biggest gift of the year was the release of the group’s new album "Vanished Without a Trace". It was no accident that the new songs from the album found their way into DDT’s concert tour, which received such great success in almost every large city in Russia, as well as abroad. Yury Shevchuk created the playlist for the tour with a specific character in mind: "It’s like fire and ice, very divergent: from a scream, lots of noise and loud attacks to quietness and tenderness - in general, like one’s life. There’s jazz, hardcore and soft rock, and some experimental songs – all the styles in which we work. It seems to me that there’s something for a wide public audience to listen to and see in this program."

The group’s lengthy tour stretched across all of Russia – from Vladivostock to Kaliningrad, Ukraine, Belorussia, Moldavia, and Latvia, to Israel, Germany and Great Britain, and DDT was able to demonstrate their high level of musicianship to many people. In addition to this, every one of their dynamic concerts was presented using cutting-edge technology in their sets, sound, and lighting: in fact, it was the first time that such a spectacular event had ever been produced in several Russian cities. The conclusion of the main part of DDT’s anniversary tour in Russia occurred at the beginning of December with a concert at the Olympic Stadium in Moscow in front of approximately twenty-five thousand spectators. Nevertheless, far from all of those wishing to see this great concert, and congratulate their favorite group on their anniversary, were able to do so...

So, what the heck, in order to see their friends and fans, who for so many years have supported and believed in real rock & roll, these Petersburg musicians have created yet another gift! For those who were already able to see it last year, and especially for those who weren’t, the concert "Vanished Without a Trace" will be presented in Moscow once again! DDT invites everyone to take their favorite seat at the Gorbunov Concert Hall on February 25th and 27th, 2006 and to help them complete the observation of the legendary group’s jubilee year.

Photos by Alex Fedechko-Matskevich taken at DDT's "Vanished Without A Trace" concert at the Olympic Stadium in Moscow on December 4, along with other interesting information about that event, has now been placed on our site.

Click here to see them.

The new collection entitled "DDT 25" is ready for release. This retrospective of the legendary group was released in preparation for the concert in Moscow on December 4. Released under the auspicies of the "Soyuz" studio, it's recommended for anyone wishing to add such a high quality production to their collection. Two cds and two DVDs are included in an attractive boxed set. Of course, it's far from everything that will "remain after" DDT, but perhaps it's the best that we have! Click here to read more, in Russian, about this new release.

DDT's Press Conference in Moscow

A press conference featuring all of DDT's musicians was held on November 15, 2005 at the RIA News Press Center in Moscow. During the conference DDT discussed their tour throughout Russia, the Ukraine, and Belorussia, their new album, and their upcoming concert in Moscow on December 4 at the Olympic Stadium.

To watch a recording of the press conference in its entirety click here (for RealVideo format) or here (for WindowsMedia format).

«Petersburg Autumn»

A concert featuring romances entitled "Petersburg Autumn" was held on October 20, 2005 at the BKZ October Concert Hall. This international festival has been held annually in St. Petersburg since its inception in 1998, and has become a city tradition. The "Petersburg Romance" project brings together creative people from different genres and musical styles who continue to preserve and develop the truly Petersburg tradition of the romance. The finest representatives and composers of this tradition participated in this year's concert, including Yury Shevchuk, Laris Lusta, Elena Vaenga, Serge Rogozhin, and others.

Photographer Alex Fedechko-Matskevich has kindly given the DDT website his photos of Yury Shevchuk (alongside DDT musicians Ivan Vasiliev and Pavel Borisov) from the "Petersburg Autumn" concert. Click here to see them.

Photo: Alex Fedechko-Matskevich.

25 Years Without Vladimir Visotsky

The city's first festival dedicated to the memory of Vladimir Visotsky was held in St. Petersburg on July 25 in the "Music Hall" theater. The concert was held on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the death of the prominent poet, musician, and actor, Vladimir Semenovich Visotsky. The event was organized by the "Bomb Peter" company and the Vladimir Visotsky Charitable Fund of St. Petersburg.
Many famous Russian rock musicians took part in the event, including Yury Shevchuk of DDT, Alexander Chernetsky of "Different People", Ilya Chort of "Pilot", and others. All of the participants presented their own interpretations of Visotsky's songs.

«Voice of Russia» and the BBC Join Together for Live Event

Two great international broadcasting companies – the BBC and "Voice of Russia" – worked together for the first time on June 27th for an interactive radio program organized as part of DDT's 25th anniversary celebration. A live interview with Yury Shevchuk went on the air at 5:33 p.m., broadcast live from DDT's studios in St. Petersburg. The interview included the unique opportunity for listeners all over the world to phone or e-mail their questions to Shevchuk during the live program.
You can read Shevchuk's interview with the BBC by clicking here (in Russian).

Source: BBCRussian.com.
Photo: Alex Fedechko-Matskevich.

DDT 25. The Saga Continues…

This year DDT observes their 25th anniversary. Russian rock photographer Alex Fedechko-Matskevich decided to observe it in his own way. Together with producer and artist Andrei Stolipin, he organized an exhibit entitled "25" as a gift for Yury Shevchuk and the musicians of DDT. The exhibit is comprised of the 25 best photographs of the group, taken between the years 1996 and 2005. Some were taken at DDT's studio, some at solo concerts or festivals, some at Shevchuk's home, and some just wandering through St. Petersburg. Shevchuk himself helped select many of the photographs for the exhibit.
You can see part of the exhibit by clicking here.

Text author: Elena Vishnya
Photo: Alex Fedechko-Matskevich.
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