 In 2003, the world premiere of Vladimir Martynov's opera "Vita Nova" was performed by the Kirov Opera in concert format as a part of the 2003 Moscow Easter Festival.In December, 2003, the National Philharmonic performed the Moscow premiere of Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki's oratorio "The Seven Gates of Jerusalem".In 2007, the world premiere of Greek composer Dimitri Arapis's Symphony No.3 was performed by the State Symphony Orchestra and Capella of Russia, conducted by Valery Poliansky.