OREANDA-NEWS. On 26 May 2009 was announced, that V International exhibition “Music. Professional sound and light” worked in “Lenexpo” on May 21-24, 2009. The official opening ceremony was conducted on May 21; it was run by Sergey Alexeev, Ltd “Lenexpo” director-general.

- Mariinsky theatre has tight and long term relationship with “Lenexpo”, - said Vyacheslav Lupachev, head of the theatre’s development and innovation department, at the opening ceremony.

He also invited everybody to visit the concert, given by Mariinsky Theatre in connection with “Lenexpo”s “Music. Professional light and sound” exhibition.

Vyacheslav Lupachev says that “Lenexpo” fairgrounds are often used for the ballet and opera rehearsals. After these rehearsals theatre troupe goes to perform in London, one of the world’s music capitals.

- Petersburg is also a music capital. – said the composer Alexander Shulgin in his speech at the opening ceremony. - And it is important that this exhibition is conducted here. I am sure that this wonderful event will present us a lot of talented musicians in future.