Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra's lyrics & chords

The Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra is the oldest orchestra in Russia and one of the world`s largest symphony orchestras. It was founded in 1776 when the Company, which put a start to the future Bolshoi Theatre, was formed. According to a decree of Catherine II, the opera orchestra was to incorporate 35 musicians.It was made up of serf musicians bought by the Treasury from their landowner-masters, of foreigners and other free people. The Orchestra took part in all the Theatre`s musical dramas and opera productions.Gradually its repertoire was expand...read more