Safaryants, Maria Sarkisovna

Born in Leningrad, in the family of engineer Liliya Bakhshiyevna Abalyan and famous Soviet engineer Sarkis Aramovich Safaryants, general designer and developer of projects for most airports in the USSR .. Mary spent her childhood in a house where prominent Russian composer N.А. Rimsky-Korsakov, on Zagorodny pr.28. Today, there is a memorial museum-apartment N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov.

Despite the fact that Maria was born in a family of "technocrats", musical ability and absolute hearing were noted in her already at an early age. Maria received her first music lessons from Galina Feodorovna Gramenitskaya-Boldyreva, a wonderful flatmate of noble origin.

Soon, Maria entered the music school number 15 of the Central District of Leningrad, in violin class. The first performances of Maria Safaryants took place at an early age - these are district and reporting concerts. One of the first independent concerts was a performance at the Palace of Culture of Food Industry Workers, when Maria was 12 years old, according to her, it was then that she felt like a real artist, which resulted in an invitation to perform with other talented children on the radio.

In 1975 she graduated from the Musorgsky Musical School and entered the Leningrad State Conservatory named after N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov . Being a third year student of the performing department, Maria entered the orchestra of the St. Petersburg State Philharmonic named after D. D. Shostakovich , where she served from 1978 to 1987 . Training in the conservatory and service in the Philharmonic successfully combined with active solo activities. The most significant influence on the formation of the artist was rendered by famous musicians, professors of the Conservatory - Maria Karandashova, Mikhail Vaiman ( People's Artist of the RSFSR ), Boris Gutnikov (People's Artist of the RSFSR) as well as meetings and internships with Igor Bezrodny ( People's Artist of the RSFSR , Professor of the Moscow Conservatory), great influenced by a wonderful violinist, people's artist of Russia M. Gantvarg.

During her studies at the conservatory, Maria showed organizational skills and leadership skills. She was one of the founders of the historical cycle of concerts "Musical Environments" in the museum of N.А. Rimsky-Korsakov. In 1987, together with Mikhail Gantvarg, she founded the Soloists of Leningrad ensemble under Lenconcert.

After graduating from the conservatory, Maria moved to Germany for personal reasons, where she performed with concerts. Soon she received a contract from Italy with Orchestra Internazionale d'Italia in the position of accompanist. Since 1989, life begins between the three countries - Russia - Italy and Germany.

On his return to Russia he creates the ensemble "St. Petersburg Trio", with brilliant partners: Honored Artist of Russia, Sergei Uryvaev (piano) and Leonid Shukayev (cello).

In 1990, Maria Safaryants met with world famous conductor and pianist Konstantin Orbelyan . In 1990 he created the festival “Palaces of St. Petersburg” and invited to perform the “St. Petersburg Trio”, at that time one of the most significant ensembles of Leningrad, created by Maria Safaryants. From that moment on, their creative and personal interaction began, which grew into a marriage. In 1993, Maria and Constantine had a son, Gevork.

Since 1997, Maria has become the artistic director of the [[Palaces of St. Petersburg]] festival. At that time, Konstantin was already the chief conductor of the Moscow Chamber Orchestra. In the same year, Maria establishes the regional public foundation, Palaces of St. Petersburg, where she is still President. The product of the foundation were great concerts. The festival annually presents the first persons of the world scene, such as Irina Arkhipova, Elena Obraztsova.

Gradually the festival went far beyond the summer season. From 2004 and to this day, together with the Konstantinovsky Foundation, Maria created the cycle of concerts "Musical Seasons in Konstantinovsky". Also the festival "Music of Water" is held on the water utility of St. Petersburg.

In 2010 , under the leadership of Mary, a new autumn project was created - the St. Petersburg Embankment International Music Festival and the Musical Evenings at the Presidential Library project.

In 2018 - the Palace of the Crimea-Palaces of St. Petersburg festival was held for the first time.

Under her leadership, the Foundation is engaged in social and charitable activities.

Maria successfully combines organizational and performing activities. He has toured extensively throughout Russia and abroad, strengthening cultural ties with various States.

Tours in Russia: Moscow, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Saratov, Magnitogorsk, Cherepovets, Veliky Novgorod.

Tours around the world: Armenia, Italy, Germany, USA, Finland, Greece, Czech Republic, Jordan, South Korea, Estonia, Lithuania, Canada, Austria, Spain, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan.

• “ Honored Artist of Russia ” (11.3.2006)
• Winner of the national art award "Petropol"
• State award of Armenia - Order of Movses Khorenatsi for contribution to world culture and enlightenment
• Medal of the President of Italy for cultural and educational activities in Italy (2014)
• State Award of the Republic of Poland - a medal for a special contribution to the Year of Chopin 2010
• Gold Medal of the Ministry of Culture of Armenia for outstanding contribution to the development of friendship and the strengthening of cultural relations between the Russian and Armenian peoples (2007)
• Order of Catherine the Great for the great personal contribution to the development and strengthening of the great city (2014)
• The Imperial Medal (November 4, 2013)
• Order of Catherine the Great (2.12.2013).
• Nominee for the award "Best Disc of the Year" (USA, 1996)
• Gratitude from the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the North-West Federal District for the contribution to the development of Russian culture (2002)
• Certificate of honor from the Office of the President of the Russian Federation for a great contribution to the revival and preservation of cultural traditions of St. Petersburg
• Sign of public recognition - Olympia Award (Moscow)
• Medal of the National Prize of Public Recognition of the Achievements of Women of Russia “Olympia” (2005)
• Medal "Musical Bridge St. Petersburg - Boston" for assistance in the development of cultural ties from the mayor of Boston
• The Golden Quality Mark "The Best for Children" and a diploma from the State Duma of Russia in recognition of the role of children's and youth projects in supporting, establishing and developing young talents (2001)
• Medal “For Labor and Loyalty” from the management of JSC “Russian Railways” for a great contribution to the development of culture and art on the October Railway (2012)
• Gratitude from the United Nations (Drug and Crime Directorate for Russia and Belarus) for the project “Children of Russia against Drugs” (2005)
• Gratitude and diploma from the TV channel “Your public television!” For assistance in preparing and creating programs of the TV channel “VOT!”, As well as personal participation in the live broadcast of them (2008)
• Diploma to the honorary participant of the 1st meeting of the International Scientific and Practical Conference “BRIC - A Breakthrough in the Global Economy of the XXI Century” from the Governor of St. Petersburg V.I. Matvienko (2008)
• Gratitude from the Administration of the Affairs of the President of the Russian Federation V.I. Kozhin for his great contribution to the preservation of the spiritual heritage and national heritage of Russia, active participation in charitable programs of the Konstantinovsky Foundation for the restoration of Russian historical and cultural monuments.
• Diploma of the Office of the President of the Russian Federation for his great contribution to the revival of the musical traditions of the Konstantinovsky Palace, preservation of the cultural heritage of St. Petersburg, education of high artistic taste and popularization of classical music (2009)
• Diploma "Man of the Year" from the St. Petersburg Regional Armenian National-Cultural Autonomy for achievements in the field of culture (2010)
• Gratitude from the Governor of St. Petersburg V.I. Matvienko for assistance in preparing and conducting a concert of Petersburg and Yerevan masters of art, in the framework of the Days of St. Petersburg program in Yerevan.
• Gratitude from the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg for a great contribution to the development of the culture of St. Petersburg, for loyalty to the traditions of St. Petersburg music school
• Honorary badge "SILVER SWALL" for charity for refugee children, for tireless attention, love and care for neighbor
• Imperial Medal "Jubilee of the Popular Deed"
• Medal "named after PP Melnikov, First Minister of Communications of Russia" for his great contribution to the aesthetic education of railway workers and their families
• Medal "For merits in culture and art", Russian Creative Union of Cultural Workers (2019)

http://www.rtr.spb.ru/Radio_ru/First_Person/news_detail_v.asp?id=23723 02-06-2019
The program “Sounding sphere” (21:10) invited guest - Z. a. Of Russia Maria Safaryants

http://www.rtr.spb.ru/Radio_ru/First_Person/news_detail_v.asp?id=23824

The program “Music Room” by Elena Meisel, guest guest - Z. and Of Russia Maria Safaryants

https://topspb.tv/programs/releases/86104/ with 1, 27 min. 1.33 minutes each interview with Maria Safaryants

https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/3984821

“Life is a marathon, and those who can distribute power win”: Maria Safaryants about the festival “Palaces of St. Petersburg”

https://www.classicalmusicnews.ru/interview/maria-safariants-theme-of-music/

Interview with Maria Safaryants: “The theme of music and history is the richest and most beautiful” 01/24/2018

http://www.spb.aif.ru/conference/art/bileter-sreda_v_gostyah_mariya_safaryanc

Bileter-Wednesday: Away Maria Safaryants 09.03.2017

https://nstar-spb.ru/musical/print/interview/mariya-safaryants-lyubite-svoe-vremya-/

Maria Safaryants: “Love your time!” Interview for the St. Petersburg Musical Herald.

April 26, 2017 https://nstar-spb.ru/musical/print/interview/mariya-safaryants-mechta-dolzhna-byt-/

Maria Safaryants: “A dream should be!” Interview for the St. Petersburg Musical Herald.

2015

https://noev-kovcheg.ru/mag/2010-03/1967.html Maria Safaryants: Armenian music is understandable to the whole world. New Ark. №3 (150) .March 2010

http://mariasafariants.ru/glavnaya The official website of M.S. Safaryants

http://palacefest.ru Site of the festival "Palaces of St. Petersburg"