Gartsman Lazarus Yefimovich

Hereditary Leningradite. He served as a sailor in the Northern Fleet.
Being versatile, graduated from two higher educational institutions: Polytechnic Institute and the Institute of Culture.
Love of art won - engaged in an administrative (as we would say, producing) activity. He worked as a drama theater (MDT, BDT), and on the stage. Collaborated with exceptional creative personalities, prominent art:. Solovyov-gray, I. Hamarmerom, E. Padua, L. Dodin. He received great satisfaction: the chosen path of continuous improvement, and demanded the best manifestation of organizational and human qualities - perseverance, consistency, sensitivity and attention to the people. Helped find themselves and win the love of the audience to many artists and companies. Created Petersburg theater "Benefit". Under his leadership and with direct participation staged original plays, performed a variety of concerts and tours organized by interest in Russia and abroad.
Since 1998. - Director General of the State Philharmonic concert and the establishment of "Petersburg-Concert".
Under him the organization, one of the largest in the country, has found a second life. Each year, produced one hundred (!) Of new works; develops Philharmonic and pop direction. The material and technical base.
Married. His wife, I.V. Nikulin, actress of the Maly Drama Theater. Daughters, Sasha and Natasha, who works in the field of information technology and management.