One of the attractions of Kostroma is the State Philharmonic Orchestra, which was formed according to the order of the Ministry of Culture of the USSR in 1961. Since 1970, Kostroma Philharmonic included in the list of the best among all the cities in Russia. Here were some of the most outstanding masters of the art, which include: E. Gilels, D. Bashkirov, M. Rostropovich, V. Klimov, E. Obraztsova, M. Magomayev, Pakhmutova A. and great conductors: N. Kalinin, Kolobov, E., M. Nekrasov and others.

In modern times Kostroma Philharmonic includes several creative professional groups: folk instrumental orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Academic Choir, Ballet and Jazz Quartet.

With regard to the forms of work with the audience, the Philharmonic used abonementskaya system and the system of invitations to artists and world-renowned level of promotion of traditional classical music. Various groups Philharmonic on tour in many cities of Russia, as well as travel abroad. Kostroma Philharmonic Hall includes 450 seats, has excellent acoustics and is equipped with the latest sound and light equipment.

One of the outstanding teams became Governor's Symphony Orchestra, the creation of which occurred in spring 2007, with the support of the governor of Kostroma. During its first year of fruitful work the orchestra was able to prepare a large number of concert programs, including the best examples of Russian and West European classics. A distinctive feature was the high professionalism of the team that led to its popularity not only in the city but also in the area. The orchestra has worked closely with the Chamber Academic Choir, creating new and interesting projects.

Chief director and artistic director of the State folk instrumental orchestra is Honored Worker of Culture of the Russian Federation Vladimir Sorozhkin. The group consists of 25 men dressed in black suits. As for the musical instruments used in the team: domra, balalaika, flute, button accordions and many others. The orchestra is at a decent level to the public the true talent of Russian Kostroma land, even abroad.

The Philharmonic running ballet company, which is a choreographer Yevgeny Loginov Mefodevich. Create troupe happened in 2006. Extraordinary talent Eugene Mefodevich manifested in combining the images and symbols: inseparable and distinct, plastic music, and transmitted using the language of dance. Ballet collaborates with Leonid Jakobson and Boris Eifman.

Jazz Quartet is led Zhurakova Michael - winner of many jazz festivals, as well as a talented musician and author of documentaries about jazz. The ensemble has been operating for more than ten years, and during his career has carried out a large number of interesting programs, ranging from blues and ending with "fusion". At the heart of jazz ensemble is the fruitful cooperation with leading jazzmen: Goloshchekin David Markova Angelica, Basil Augustus.

Academic Chamber Choir was founded in 2004, and his head was Mel'kov Alex - a talented director and winner of the Russian Competition for Conductors. The team has a high level of professionalism, as well as the rapid development of various areas of choral art. Repertoire is constantly updated and includes sacred and secular works by foreign and Russian composers of 15-21 centuries. Over the entire period of his creative activity Chamber Choir received the highest score from professionals, including: Annamedov M. - People's Artist of Russia, Vladimir Semenyuk - Honored Artist of Russia and Leonid Popov - Honored Artist. The choir works with various creative teams Kostroma and Moscow theater "Novaya Opera".