Denis Shapovalov became the first classical musician who gave a concert at the North Pole.

In one of the interviews Shapovalov told that he has performed almost everywhere except Antarctica. A month later Denis got an invitation from the Russian leading exhibition holding “MVK” to perform at the first world exhibition at the North Pole.

Remembering the experience of his teacher Mstislav Rostropovich with whom Shapovalov had collaborated many times, Denis agreed to participate in the expedition to the Arctic despite the journey risks.

That was not the first extraordinary project of the holding “MVK” but it was the first time when the company invited the musician of such a level. Due to the Shapovalov’s participation the opening of the travelling museum had not only a political and historical significance, but as well a highly cultural meaning.

Shapovalov’s legendary performance took place at the geographic North Pole on April, 23, 2007.

- There are no any state borders at the North Pole and it means I played for the whole world! These emotions and feelings are wordless! That was amazing! It’s like a space travel! There I got even more adrenaline than at the stage!

This significant event happened in 2007, the year which was announced the International Polar Year.

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North Pole photos

North Pole photos at the "MVK" site

Press-conference at the Russian Cultural Foundation