Rachmaninov Museum-Estate "Ivanovka": the whole life and work of the great composer in one place

The only museum in Russia, designed foreveryone who wants to learn about the life and work of the composer, pianist and conductor Sergei Rachmaninov, - the Rachmaninov Museum Estate Ivanovka, is located in the Tambov region, in the Uvarovsky district. This is the world's largest museum center of the great composer, which today has become one of the largest cultural and tourist sites of the Tambov region.

History

An ancient manor belonging to the landlordAlexander Satin, became for the great musician and composer Sergei Rakhmaninov a real second home in which he spent all the warm months in the period from 1890 to the revolution itself.

Simple landscapes of his native nature gave the composer an amazing creative inspiration, it was here, in Ivanovka, that he worked most easily, his most significant works were created here.

A real connection with this small Tambovvillage appeared at the composer, when he married the daughter of the landowner - Natalia Satina. Ivanovka became a family estate where Rachmaninov's daughters, Irina and Tatiana, grew up.

Reconstruction and creation of a museum

During the Civil War, all the buildings of the estatewere destroyed. Restoration of buildings began only in 1968, when the unique in Russia memory center of the composer - the Rakhmaninov Museum-Estate "Ivanovka" was created on the site of the former landowner's house. All buildings were restored according to old drawings and schemes - the house became an absolute copy of the real estate. Not only the outer walls were restored, but also the details of the interior and household items were reconstructed in bitterness. Work on lasted for several decades. Currently, the estate has been restored almost completely, including courtyards.

The most painstaking work to create smallarchitectural details were performed according to old photographs. Today it is impossible to find any significant differences between the old house of the landowner Satin and the complex of buildings in Ivanovka village. Museum-Estate Rachmaninov (photo, on which you can compare the buildings and interiors, this is confirmed) restored its original appearance.

Cultural and scientific work of the museum

The first visitors entered the museum doors back in 1982year. Even then, various festivals and cultural events were organized here. Over time, many of them became regular, some - international. Vocal and musical assemblies, Lilac festival and such events as "Jazz in Ivanovka" and "Starry Summer", for more than 30 years collect connoisseurs of the composer's art in the complex Museum-Estate Rachmaninov. Ivanovka guests always welcomes.

Since the beginning of the new century, the estate has beenvarious musical competitions of vocalists, pianists and folklore groups. In 2012, the first major competition of piano ensembles was held here. Folklore holidays are held in the estate, which not only adults but also small guests of the museum have already managed to appreciate.

There are scientific conferences and international meetings on the subject of Sergei Rachmaninov's works.

What is the life of the museum today?

Ivanovka (Rakhmaninov Museum-Estate) offersvery rich cultural program. Here constantly organize concerts, performances of masters of classical music, chamber creative evenings of famous musicians and master classes are held. Among the visitors are very popular such events as "Night at the Museum" and "Night of the Arts", when the creative program includes exhibitions, tours, funny jokes and pop concerts. The non-musical events held by the museum have long become interesting and memorable for the inhabitants of the region: fairs, holidays in ethnos, demonstration of rare and documentary films.

Museum-Estate Rachmaninov (Ivanovka) presentsunique expositions in which you can see original and authentic pieces of furniture, everyday life and everyday life of the old house, in which the composer spent the most fruitful years of his life.

The order of the museum

20 km from the town of Uvarovo is locatedMuseum-Estate Rachmaninov "Ivanovka". How to get to the manor - routes and directions to Uvarovo from Moscow, Saratov, Penza, Tambov, Volgograd and Astrakhan are described in detail on the museum's website. You can use rail or road transport. From Uvarovo to Ivanovka you can get in a taxi or on your own car.

The museum-estate is open every day forindividual visitors and group excursions from 10:00 to 18:00 hours, except Monday. In the summer period - from May 1 to August 31 - without days off. At this time on Saturdays the museum closes at 21:00 h. On New Year's holidays the farmstead also hosts guests every day, without days off.

Using a music library and visiting music assemblies are free of charge, as well as free entry for privileged categories of visitors.

The price of a ticket for a walk around the manor is 50 rubles. A ticket for themed events costs 300 rubles. The ticket for inspection of internal premises costs 300 rubles, for students and students - 200 rubles.

Has a simple museum-estate Rachmaninov "Ivanovka" address: Tambov region, Uvarovsky district, Ivanovka village.