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( www.odessaphilharmonic.org ; vul Bunina 15; closed Jul & Aug) Housed in the beautiful
building of Odesa's former stock exchange. Unfortunately, the original inhabitants -
traders - asked the architects for a building with subdued acoustics, so that their business
talks couldn't be overheard. This is a pain, but not an insurmountable obstacle for the
Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra , led by charismatic American conductor Hobart Earle,
a former student of Leonard Bernstein. This orchestra accounts for half the symphonies
performed here. Jazz and rock is often played here, too, and it's the venue of the Odessa
Jazz Festival.
Odesa Opera & Ballet Theatre THEATRE
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( www.opera.odessa.ua ; prov Chaykovskoho 1) In addition to being architecturally magnificent,
Odesa's theatre is also known for its marvellous acoustics. Unfortunately, the local opera
company does not do justice to the theatre's impressive physical attributes, but perform-
ances are eminently affordable and the Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra performs here
from time to time.
Clubs
Ibiza CLUB
( www.ibiza.ua ; Arkadia Beach; summer) This white, free-form, open, cave-like structure is
Arkadia's most upmarket and most expensive club. European DJs and big-ticket Russian
and Ukrainian pop bands often play here. Ticket prices can be high when a big act is in
town.
Itaka CLUB
( www.itaka-club.com.ua ; Arkadia Beach; summer) It's slightly more downmarket than other
clubs in Arkadia and consequently often rowdier (in a good way). The Greek columns
and statues are a tad much, but you'll hardly care when it's 5am and you are out of your
gourd. Like Ibiza, it also draws big regional pop acts.
Plyazhnik CLUB
( 700 5522; http://plagenick.com ; 13th station of Fontanskaya Doroga; summer) As it often
happens, you'd need to walk an extra mile to find something smarter than clubs on Arka-
dia. This one attracts a crowd of goatee-bearded, Vespa-driving people and invites Russi-
an/Ukrainian musicians beloved by the young intellegentsia. By day, it is one of the
nicest beach clubs on the coast. Plyazhnik can be accessed by stairs from the lower park-
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