In conversation with: Christian Knapp, conductor

#in_conversation​ #Mariinsky_interview #Mariinsky_international We know what these people do on stage and sometimes hear their occasional comments on this or that particular project. Now it’s time to shift the focus to them! We’re inviting them to a conversation at , giving you the opportunity to get closer to those who day after day create the theatrical miracle. Welcome our first guest, conductor Christian Knapp — an American who has long become part of the Mariinsky — talking about his childhood in Chicago, everyday life of a conductor in Mariinsky and the favourite pieces in the repertoire. 00:00 Intro 01:04 The native city of Chicago 02:14 The first teachers 04:13 The acquaintance with Ilya Musin 07:31 The debut at the Mariinsky 10:08 One day of Christian Knapp 13:47 Der Ring des Nibelungen 15:08 Absolute musts in the Mariinsky 16:40 Russian numerals and more