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New E522 and SuperSpin Vibrcor wedges from Tour Edge

Tour Edge has today introduced its new E522 and SuperSpin Vibrcor wedges which will hit retail on October 1st.

Hot Launch E522 Wedge

The extreme game improvement Hot Launch E522 wedge features a super-wide Houdini sole that puts more weight below and behind the ball in design to make it extremely easy for players to get the ball into the air and out of tough lies.

With its curved leading edge, the Houdini sole is designed to reduce turf interaction by 35% in order to promote a “no-dig” design leading to significantly cleaner contact.

The super-wide sole and heavier head weight of the E522 Wedge aims to also help to eliminate flubs for superior contact while providing versatility by adding performance benefits to all types of shots around the green from all turf conditions.

The wedge features a “super-deep” undercut cavity that lowers the Center of Gravity in design for enhanced forgiveness, while mass has been redistributed for enhanced flight control and to create a higher launch with increased spin from the rough and sand.

An oversized face design on the E522 wedge offers a greater striking area for enhanced consistency and accuracy while also raising the MOI for tight precision around greens and enhanced playability.

The full-face coverage grooves of the E522 Wedge are maximized to USGA depth and sharpness and are designed to provide enhanced spin and control across the entire face of the wedge.

Hot Launch SuperSpin Vibrcor Wedge

The new Hot Launch SuperSpin wedge is an extremely forgiving wedge for every level of golfer looking for more control in their short game.  

This cavity back wedge will be available in six lofts (50-60 degrees) featuring Vibrcor technology that is designed to provide a soft feel at impact that will also provide more control around the green.

Vibrcor is a high-grade TPU strategically placed in the deep undercut pocket that is a new speed-inducing and feel-enhancing internal technology.

The technology creates a distinct feel of the clubhead at impact that dampens sound and shock while also creating perimeter weighting around the entire clubhead in a bid to provide maximum forgiveness, power, and ball speed enhancement off the face.

The new wedge contains a beveled leading edge that seeks to reduce digging, making for a versatile design for every type of wedge shot. 

A cambered sole on the SuperSpin wedge aims to offer a glide across the turf, with the more rounded sole designed to help especially from tough lies and bunkers. Extra weight is centralized behind the top portion of the face, with the added weight in the upper center of the face expanding the sweet spot vertically, so shots struck higher on the face maintain control and feel.

In addition, the wedges feature computer-milled grooves that are at the maximum depths allowed by the USGA, which are designed to provide excellent control and spin around the greens. 

The E522 and SuperSpin wedges will be at retail from October 1st and are priced at $89.99 per wedge.

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The Extreme Game Improvement Hot Launch E522 wedge features a super-wide Houdini sole that puts more weight below and behind the ball making it extremely easy to get the ball into the air and out of tough lies. The dual-flange sole design features 14-degrees of bounce allowing the wedge to glide through the turf or sand without digging in and promotes extreme open-face wedge shots. Houdini Sole - The patented Houdini Sole and its curved leading edge reduced turf interaction by 35%, promoting a “no dig” design and leading significantly less “duffs”, caused by hitting up on the ball and hitting the turf at a lower point before the ball. Super-Wide Sole - The super-wide sole and heavier head weight of the E522 Wedge helps to eliminate flubs for superior contact. It is engineered to versatility by adding extreme performance benefits to chipping, pitch shots, explosion shots out of the sand, shots out of the rough, flop shots and with bump-and-run shots. Super-Deep Undercut Cavity - This extremely deep undercut cavity dramatically lowers the Center of Gravity for the ultimate in wedge forgiveness. It redistributes mass for enhanced flight control and to create a higher launch with increased spin for extreme playability from the sand and rough. Extra Large Face Design - An oversized face design on the E range wedge provides more striking area for enhanced consistency and accuracy. It also raises the Moment of Inertia for enhanced precision around greens. enhance playability from the sand and rough. Full-Face Maximized Grooves The full-face coverage grooves of the E522 Wedge are maximized to USGA depth and sharpness. They provide exceptional spin and control across the entire face of the wedge.

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Tour Edge Women's Hot Launch E522 Wedge

The Extreme Game Improvement Women’s Hot Launch E522 wedge features a super-wide Houdini sole that puts more weight below and behind the ball making it extremely easy to get the ball into the air and out of tough lies. The dual-flange sole design features 14-degrees of bounce allowing the wedge to glide through the turf or sand without digging in and promotes extreme open-face wedge shots.

Houdini Sole The patented Houdini Sole and its curved leading edge reduced turf interaction by 35%, promoting a “no dig” design and leading significantly less “duffs”, caused by hitting up on the ball and hitting the turf at a lower point before the ball.

Super-Wide Sole The super-wide sole and heavier head weight of the Women's E522 Wedge helps to eliminate flubs for superior contact. It is engineered to versatility by adding extreme performance benefits to chipping, pitch shots, explosion shots out of the sand, shots out of the rough, flop shots and with bump-and-run shots.

Super-Deep Undercut Cavity This extremely deep undercut cavity dramatically lowers the Center of Gravity for the ultimate in wedge forgiveness. It redistributes mass for enhanced flight control and to create a higher launch with increased spin for extreme playability from the sand and rough.

Extra Large Face Design An oversized face design on the E range wedge provides more striking area for enhanced consistency and accuracy. It also raises the Moment of Inertia for enhanced precision around greens. enhance playability from the sand and rough.

Full-Face Maximized Grooves The full-face coverage grooves of the Women’s E522 Wedge are maximized to USGA depth and sharpness. They provide exceptional spin and control across the entire face of the wedge.

Premium Mitsubishi Fubuki HL and KBS MAX 80 Shafts The E522 Wedge comes stock with a FUBUKI HL graphite shaft by Mitsubishi that ranges from 50-grams to 60-grams depending on the flex. It is also available in a KBS MAX 80 steel shaft.

Available Lofts in Right-Handed: 52°, 56°, 60°

Available Lofts in Left-Handed: 52°, 56°, 60°

Stock Shaft/Graphite: Mitsubishi Fubuki HL (50-gram L-Flex, 55-gram A-Flex, 55-gram Regular Flex, 60-gram Stiff Flex)

Stock Shaft/Steel: KBS Max 80 Uniflex

Grip: Lamkin Z5 Rubber available in Undersize, Standard and Midsize.

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Tour Edge Hot Launch E522 Fairway Wood Review

Tour edge hot launch e522 fairway wood.

Tour Edge set out to design the “easiest fairway wood you’ll ever hit.” The final product is the Tour Edge Hot Launch E522 fairway wood. Following my testing, it’s a pretty tough claim to argue with and great for any player looking for extreme “game improvement” (GI). If easy launch, anti-slice sounds like what you need in a fairway wood, this review is for you.

The first thing I want you to remember with the Tour Edge Hot Launch E522 fairway wood is that it’s an extreme GI golf club. This means it’s for the players looking for every bit of forgiveness and help they can get from the golf club. As such, you should be expecting to be signing up for some offset. The offset is definitely noticeable, but is by no means offensive or difficult to look down at behind the ball. The head itself has a rounder profile, but is far from oversize.

While definitely intended for the extreme game improvement crowd, it really is a playable look for anyone seeking the performance benefits that the Hot Launch E522 fairway wood provides. Like I’ve said in the other HL 522 reviews, the overall aesthetic in this series is much more refined giving the clubs a more premium look .

How Does it Feel?

Tour Edge introduced their Diamond Face 2.0 technology to the Hot Launch lineup. There are 42 diamond shapes of varying sizes behind the face that act as mini trampolines. Working in tandem with the Diamond Face is the 360º Cup Face, which allows the whole face to flex more at impact creating more “jump”. Overall, the E522 fairway wood’s face is generous with a lot of pop and precise response .

Additionally, the E522 fairway wood has a super low and deep center of gravity (CG) courtesy of the Houdini Sole (more on that later). This basically means the club’s balance point is in the sole of club toward the trailing edge. I found this CG location made the HL E522 feel exceptionally well balanced and easy to control through the hitting zone. That led to me having more confidence over the ball and feeling in control of every shot.

Houdini Sole also impacts turf interaction quite a bit. The Houdini Sole reduces friction with the ground so the club cuts through the turf cleaner allowing for more club face to make contact with the ball. This also helps with more ball speed and better feedback at impact as it reduces drag through the grass.

How Does it Sound?

I would describe the Tour Edge Hot Launch E522 fairway wood’s sound as firm and direct with a metallic tone to it. The generous Diamond Face maintains this tone across most of the surface. It’s a sort of “pop” mixed with a good “whack”. As you approach the extreme ends or super low on the face, the tone becomes a bit more metallic and slightly more rigid as should be expected with extreme mishits.

On-Course Performance

Like its predecessor , the Tour Edge Hot Launch E522 is extremely easy to launch courtesy of the Houdini Sole. This also adds more spin to the shot to help keep the ball in the air for greater carry distance. While better players may be looking for more piercing launches and less spin, the player that the E522 fairway wood is geared toward needs all the help they can get with launching the ball and holding it in the air.

The same player is likely looking for all the help they can get fighting a slice and hitting it straight. Well, slicers rejoice! Tour Edge combined elements such as built in offset and a heel weighting to to address this miss. This design helps square the face at impact so your shot will be straighter and take the right side of the course out of play . Admittedly, I am not the target audience for this club, but the HL E522 fairway wood is about as anti-right as I’ve ever seen .

Final Thoughts – Tour Edge Hot Launch E522 Fairway Wood

The Tour Edge Hot Launch E522 is about as easy to hit as it gets with a fairway wood. I said it last year, and I’ll say it again… the Hot Launch E series is an absolute cheat code. Just swing away and let the club do the work! Shot after shot resulted in a towering draw whether my swing deserved it or not. In my opinion, the HL E522 fairway wood is a great option for the beginner that will gladly accept all the help they can get. That said, it’s also a great option for veteran players that slice their fairway woods or struggle to get them carrying in the air. The forgiveness is nothing short of impressive and the $160 price tag makes the Hot Launch E522 fairway wood quite accessible to a wide range of golfers.

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108 club head speed ? That is really fast. The average on tour is 107. I’m guessing most handicaps between 3-10 are swinging 85-95 mph. You are crushing it. I’m going to hit this club at my local golf store. I’m a 7 handicap and don’t carry a three wood because I’ve never been able to hit one as good as I want too. But I’ll give this club a try. Thanks.

Does tour edge make a 9.5 degree 522 offset driver?

Yes, you can find both Hot Launch 522 driver reviews on our site!

I play Tour Edge E722 Exotics Driver, 3 wood, 5 wood, 3 hybrid. Traded in my Mizuno ST-Z woods. Dropped 5 strokes with the Tour Edge.

Why not get reviews from people that need game improvement I e people that swing in the 80″s Analysis from someone swing 108. Is of no value

1) I disagree that it’s no value. The benefits of this club do not purely equate to club speed. It’s about forgiveness, ease of launch, and anti-right. We can still commentate on the club’s ability to do those things. 2) I’m not sure what expectation are in people available to test, write, and provide insight necessary on our schedules to produce content. We have a lot to do at any given time, and when necessary or available, we will try to work with other resources. That said, I still don’t think we are unable to provide the insight people are seeking for this club.

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Tour Edge Hot Launch E522 Driver Review

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The Tour Edge Hot Launch E522 driver is very large and very easy to hit.  High launch with mid spin.  A great choice for any golfer who fights a slice or wants to reduce their stress on the tee.

Introduction

Tour Edge is the rare golf company that excels at serving both ends of the equipment spectrum.  Their Exotics line has been a winner on Tour and a favorite of avid players for years.  On the other end, their Hot Launch line delivers overwhelming value to new golfers, high handicap players, or those who simply don’t want to spend a fortune on clubs.

Their latest Hot Launch family, 522, is really two lines in one.  The “C” clubs are designed for the skilled, competitive golfer.  The “E” line is designed for extreme forgiveness and ease of use.  Our examination of the latest from Hot Launch starts with the E522 driver.

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The Tour Edge Hot Launch E522 driver is certainly extreme in its dimensions .  From front to back, it’s extremely long.  It’s also extremely shallow faced.  Leaving the dimensions aside, the E522 driver has a conventional appearance with a gloss black crown and small, white alignment aid.

In Tour Edge’s notes on the E522, they state that this driver has an “Offset Design.”  While there is a slight offset, I’m not sure I would have noticed it were it not mentioned.  Massive credit to Tour Edge for utilizing a feature that will help the target golfer without making the driver unattractive.

When you flip the E522 driver over, you’ll find a premium-looking sole .  The Tour Edge Hot Launch branding is shifted into the toe, putting the focus on the shaping of the Houdini Sole.  The other standout feature is the weight plug on the heel side which helps to promote a draw.

Sound & Feel

The Tour Edge Hot Launch E522 announces its presence on the tee box with a fairly loud, bell-like impact sound .  It’s mid-high pitched with a harmonious ringing character.  The feel of impact marries well to this sound: fast and explosive more than solid.

With the emphasis on stability and forgiveness, the E522 driver does not provide a lot of feedback .  You can hit the ball all over the face and get very similar impact sounds.  Your hands will feel the big misses, but shots toward the middle of the face blend together.

Performance

The calling card of the Hot Launch E522 driver is consistency .  Thanks to Tour Edge’s Diamond Face 2.0, the ball speed rarely moved more than 2 MPH in my testing.  Any shot that was within shouting distance of the sweet spot got launched.

That consistency extended to the launch angle and spin rate.  Tour Edge’s Houdini Sole drags the center of gravity low to promote high, repeatable launch .  If you get the ball on the face, it’s going to fly on a fairly high trajectory.  What surprised me was how controlled the spin rates were.  I was expecting much higher spin, but the E522 produced mid-spin drives with strong ball flight.

Another thing that helps the E522 driver to be more consistent is the shaft length.  Tour Edge builds the E522 to 44.5″ – half an inch shorter than the C522 – to promote better contact.  While 1/2″ isn’t going to turn a wild slicer into Rory McIlroy, it can definitely help the player feel more in control.

Finally, the E522 driver does favor a draw .  There’s a slight offset, the club sits a hair shut, and it’s weighted for a draw bias.  In my testing, I saw almost every shot bend to the left.  That said, the draw bias is not extreme.  Once I got a feel for the club, I was able to start the ball a little right and let it draw to the middle.

The Tour Edge Hot Launch E522 driver comes with the Mitsubishi Fubuki HL shaft .  This is a light weight shaft – 45 to 55 grams, depending on flex – designed to create higher launch.  The softer tip also promotes a draw for most players.  While it’s not an ideal fit for my swing, I was pleased with how well it held up to my aggressive transition.

Though I’m not the target demographic for the Tour Edge Hot Launch E522 driver, I found this club incredibly fun to hit.  Regardless of your handicap, sending every drive high and down the middle is a lot of fun.  I’m actually thinking about picking up the 15 degree High Launch version as an option for tight tee shots.  No matter what loft you choose, the latest Hot Launch driver is an undisputed winner when it comes to value.

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Did you happen to try any shots off the deck?

I did not. I have enough trouble elevating a fairway wood; driver off the deck is a non-starter for me.

I just bought this driver. Testing last night my last 5 shots were off the deck on a hitting mat.

The contact they can make is insane. Better then my 3 wood on a clean lie.

The club face is large so id only suggest it for mild fairway lies. Living in mountain golf country there are tons of courses where I could try deck shots maybe 3_4 holes.

On a flattish CC I could see you interpolating this with your 3 wood.

Love the driver got it march 2023 for 40% off list

I liked the review, as I play and look at the players, most here in las vegas are older. the same age thing exists in the palm springs area.. most youn players do not have the money to play alot on nice courses, I guess my point is most older players hit it about 200 with roll. now at the 19th hole they talk about 230 or drives but when playing it closer to 200 mant about 180. more reviews for lesser priced clubs..

do you buy near new drivers rh

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Hi Matt, I always like and benefit from, your reviews, yet have a request–this driver is meant for hi-handicappers. So wouldn’t it make more sense to find someone to review it who’s hitting about 85-90mph instead of 106? You’re clearly a pretty good player (and a pro, I presume as your bio says you’ve taught others), but someone who was as skilled as the rest of us might benefit, yes? Many thanks. J

Fair review. I am 75, 16 handicap from the senior tees, with a 75 mph driver swing speed. Have played Ping irons since 1984 but usually buy a new driver every year from the big four companies. Didn’t like any of the 2021 models and tried the E522 HL model at the end of the year. Loved everything about it. Dead straight. Hard to miss a fairway. Just traded it in today for the 12 degree model today as it has a very high trajectory. For me distance was comparable to all the $549 drivers out there and I expect the 12 degree will get me an additional 5 to 10 yards. Always suspicious of inexpensive products. Usually get what you pay for but this is an exception.

I am a 20 handicap player mostly because I struggle with consistently hitting the ball straight. I just got this HL E522 because I love my HL E522 3Hybrid and 4Hybrid. I just hit this in a simulator and the club itself is fine and goes pretty straight but the sound is god awful. It’s a VERY high pitched bell sound and sounded nothing like any other driver I’ve hit. It was more like a metal t-ball bat hitting a golf ball. I’m considering returning it and getting an Exotics C721 because I’m not sure I can handle the sound.

I have the E522 and am wondering if I can adjust it to get a lower loft. It’s a 10.5

This driver does not have an adjustable hosel.

I have a 15 degree sr flex swing speed of 65 and not getting around on it. will probably return it

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Drone attacks in Moscow’s glittering business district leave residents on edge

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The glittering towers of the Moscow City business district dominate the skyline of the Russian capital. The sleek glass-and-steel buildings — designed to attract investment amid an economic boom in the early 2000s — are a dramatic, modern contrast to the rest of the more than 800-year-old city.

Now they are a sign of its vulnerability, following a series of drone attacks that rattled some Muscovites and brought the war in Ukraine home to the seat of Russian power .

The attacks on Sunday and Tuesday aren’t the first to hit Moscow — a drone even struck the Kremlin harmlessly in May. But these latest blasts, which caused no casualties but blew out windows on a high-rise building and sent glass cascading to the streets, seemed particularly unsettling.

“It’s very frightening because you wake up at night hearing explosions,” said a woman who identified herself only as Ulfiya as she walked her dog, adding that she lived in a nearby building. Like other Muscovites interviewed by the Associated Press, she did not identify herself further out of fear of retribution or for her personal safety.

Another resident, who gave her name as Ekaterina, said Tuesday’s blast “sounded like thunder.”

“I think for the first time, I got really scared,” she said. “I don’t understand how people in a war zone can live like this every day and not go mad.”

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The Russian Defense Ministry said it shot down two Ukrainian drones outside Moscow and had electronically jammed another, sending it crashing into the IQ-Quarter skyscraper that houses government offices including the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Digital Development and Communications and the Ministry of Industry and Trade — the same building that was hit Sunday.

A cordon went up around the building and personnel from the fire department and the Russian Investigative Committee were at the scene. Hours later, residents strolled through the district along the Moscow River or sat on benches in the sunshine. By about 1 p.m. Tuesday, workers were already starting to replace damaged windows.

The business district, a 10-minute subway ride west of the Kremlin, is home to some of Moscow’s flashiest restaurants, offering far-reaching views of the capital and a menu of upscale fare like three types of caviar, shellfish from Russia’s Far East and French cuisine.

But there was no escaping the grim news.

While Russian state television has largely played down the strikes, one channel sandwiched a segment on how Moscow’s air defenses successfully intercepted the drones in between reports highlighting Russian attacks on Ukraine.

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Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to President Volodymyr Zelensky, said in Ukraine that Moscow “is rapidly getting used to a full-fledged war,” without confirming or denying Kyiv’s involvement in the drone attacks that in recent days have struck from the capital to the Crimean Peninsula.

After Sunday’s strike, the Kremlin said security would be ramped up.

Still, the size of the drone that hit the Moscow City district led analysts to question the effectiveness of the capital’s air defenses, suggesting it could have been launched from Ukraine.

“If this is the case, this would be rather embarrassing for Russia’s air defenses. If a drone has been in Russian airspace for hours, air defenses should have picked it up earlier and shot it down earlier,” said Ulrike Franke, an expert in drones and military technology at the European Council on Foreign Relations.

While they haven’t caused much physical damage, bringing the drone campaign to Moscow “blows holes in Russia’s narrative that the war on Ukraine is successful and that it is being prosecuted far away from any consequences for the Russian people themselves,” said Keir Giles, a Russia expert at the Chatham House think tank in London.

“That is something which is going to be harder and harder for Russia’s propaganda machine to explain away,” he said.

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A Muscovite who identified himself to the AP only as Eldar summed up the strikes this way: “We attack them, they attack us. And it’s obvious that they will succeed somewhere, and we will succeed somewhere. We should try to strengthen the defense.”

In Odintsovo, where some of the drones were downed about 18 miles southwest of the capital, some residents discussed the events on their local Telegram channel.

One woman talked about hearing noises that turned out to be a car or improperly closed trash containers, and seeing what she thought were drones but actually were a flock of birds, a plane and a wind-blown plastic bag.

“How is it possible to live like this?” she asked the group.

“Stop creating panic,” one member admonished her.

“If you hear a noise, be happy because it hasn’t hit you,” added another.

Burrows reported from Tallinn, Estonia.

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Cultural life of Moscow city is various and rich! Operas, ballets, symphonic concerts... Russian composers have created some of the most beautiful classical music. Russian classical music is very popular in Moscow. It is performed in many beautiful historical venues. Do not forget to include a visit to a concert hall in your itinerary when you are planning your stay in Moscow! And do it in advance.

There are almost no restrictions on dress code in Russian theatres. Visitors may wear jeans and sports shoes, they may have a backpack with them. Only shorts are not allowed.

A typical feature of Russian theatre – visitors are bringing a lot of flowers which they present to their favorite performers after the show.

Here are some practical advices where to go and how to buy tickets.

The Bolshoi Theatre

The Bolshoi Theatre is the oldest, the most famous and popular opera and ballet theatre in Russia. The word “Bolshoi” means “big” in Russian. You can buy a ticket online in advance, 2-3 months before the date of performance on the official website . Prices for famous ballets are high: 6-8 thousand rubles for a seat in stalls. Tickets to operas are cheaper: you can get a good seat for 4-5 thousand rubles. Tickets are cheaper for daytime performances and performances on the New Stage. The New Stage is situated in the light-green building to the left of the Bolshoi's main building. The quality of operas and ballets shown on the New Stage is excellent too. However, you should pay attention that many seats of the Bolshoi’s Old and New Stages have limited visibility . If you want to see the Bolshoi’s Old Stage but all tickets are sold out, you can order a tour of the theatre. You can book such a tour on the official website.

If you want, following Russian tradition, to give flowers to the performers at the end of the show, in the Bolshoi flowers should be presented via special staff who collects these flowers in advance.

In August the Bolshoi is closed.

The Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Music Theatre

This theatre is noteworthy. On one hand, it offers brilliant classical opera and ballet performances. On the other hand, it is an experimental venue for modern artists. You can check the program and buy tickets online here http://stanmus.com/ . If you are opera lover, get a ticket to see superstar Hibla Gerzmava . The theatre has a very beautiful historic building and a stage with a good view from every seat. Tickets are twice cheaper than in the Bolshoi.

The Novaya Opera

“Novaya” means “New” in Russian. This opera house was founded in 1991 by a famous conductor Eugene Kolobov. Its repertoire has several directions: Russian and Western classics, original shows and divertissements, and operas of the 20th and 21st centuries. It is very popular with Muscovites for excellent quality of performances, a comfortable hall, a beautiful Art Nouveau building and a historic park Hermitage, which is situated right next to it. You can buy tickets online here http://www.novayaopera.ru/en .

Galina Vishnevskaya Opera Center

The Opera Center has become one of the best theatrical venues in Moscow. It was founded in 2002 by great diva Galina Vishnevskaya. Nowadays its artistic director is Olga Rostropovich, daughter of Galina Vishnevskaya and her husband Mstislav Rostropovich, great cellist and conductor. Not only best young opera singers perform here, but also world music stars do; chamber and symphonic concerts, theatrical productions and musical festivals take place here. You can see what is on the program here http://opera-centre.ru/theatre . Unfortunately “booking tickets online” is available in Russian only. If you need help, you can contact us at and we can book a ticket for you. 

Tchaikovsky Concert Hall and The Great Hall of Moscow Conservatory

These are two major concert halls for symphonic music in Moscow. Both feature excellent acoustics, impressive interior, various repertoire and best performers. You can check the program here http://meloman.ru/calendar/ . You need just to switch to English. Booking tickets online is available only for owners of Russian, Ukrainian and Belorussian phone numbers. If you need help, you can contact us and we can book a ticket for you. 

Moscow International Performing Arts Center (MIPAC)

This modern and elegant concert hall houses performances of national and foreign symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, solo instrumentalists, opera singers, ballet dancers, theatre companies, jazz bands, variety and traditional ensembles. Actually, it has three concert halls placed on three different levels and having separate entrances. The President of MIPAC is People’s Artist of the USSR Vladimir Spivakov, conductor of “Virtuosy Moskvy” orchestra. You can see pictures of the concert halls here http://www.mmdm.ru/en/content/halls . The program is impressive in its variety but is not translated into English. You can contact us at and we can find a performance for you.

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