A very charming elderly man (about 60 years old) plays trumpet in different corners places of the city. Being rather short not that tall he always stands on the stool or even climbs any other elevated surfaces ? He plays classical melodies as well as state anthems and timeless hits of pop music. Very colorful musician. Always raises the spirits! More

A famous DJ and rather popular city character can be met during Saint-Petersburg holidays. He willingly poses for photographers, especially being accompanied by a beautiful lady. More

After the midnight a saxophonist plays at the Palace Square. There is something in front of him that disperses the sound. It is said by older people that he has been playing here for a long time, since 80th. The saxophonist reminded me one of Simpsons’ series where Lisa plays on the bridge alone. More

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During last years you could notice the wonderful sight in the city celebrations – girls on stilts. They are easily seen in any crowd, and their grace and skill are truly adorable. They’ve got bright costumes and make-up, which create together the fantastic images of the butterflies and the flowers. For hours they’re walking among the gawkers,... More

This funny character often can be found in the city center and on various youth events. He sings Christian rap and asks to repent. There lots of records of his impromptu speeches available on YouTube. More

This man is playing classical music on the glasses. And he’s truly talented in it, since the music is really impressive. More

Horn music is a Russian specialty. The first such orchestra was created in 1751 by Semen Naryshkin the Imperial Theatres director. The principle of horn music is the following: One musician – one instrument – one note. That’s why it’s usually referred to as “music chorus”, “horn chapel”, “Imperial Yager chorus” or “living org”.... More

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Today I met these lovely musicians in the native Indians’ costumes by Primorskaya metro station. They’ve got the tepee shaped pyramids, and folk musical instruments with them. More

Every summer weekend you can hear wonderful sounds of vibraphone in Summer Garden. It is Alex Chizhik. He is genius! And vibraphone is a unique instrument that creates magical music that sounds like bells. More

I saw this man yesterday. He was playing some strange musical instrument. The sounds of his music dazzle. Also his eyes are kind and open. May be someone knows something else about him? More

In the subway on Gostiny Dvor there has been playing drums for a long time a rasta-looking girl. She has been beating the bongo with a great enthusiasm and in a meditative manner. Many people know her for a peculiar hat and that trance with which she plays the bongo. More

I have seen quite often in the evenings a couple of musicians: a middle-aged gray-haired man and a young girl. He plays a violin, she plays a flute. A magic sound! More