Symphony "King and Jester": a unique concert project in "CSKA Arena"
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On October 18, 2025, the premiere of the symphonic version of the cult punk fairy tale “The King and the Jester” performed by the Imperial Orchestra will take place at CSKA Arena. The successful project, which has amazed audiences in two countries and seven cities over the past two years (26 concerts, which gathered more than 180,000 spectators), will receive a new sound.
Within the framework of the show, familiar compositions will be heard: “The Sorcerer’s Doll”, “Lesnik”, “Jump from a Rock”, “Fool and Lightning” and others, with the support of a symphony orchestra, choir and organ. The conductor is a dead anarchist. The Imperial Orchestra and the Plus Studios team are responsible for the organization, which also created the full-length fantasy film The King and the Jester. Forever" (release in 2026).
Initially, the popularity of the fairy tale, which gathered 180 thousand viewers, declared itself in Moscow and St. Petersburg (more than 80 and 30 thousand, respectively). The huge interest in the show, which manifested itself in the Ice Palace (selling tickets for a week), served as an incentive for the further development of the project. The show promises to be an unforgettable immersion in the world of music, light and vocals, as noted by representatives of Yandex Posters.