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Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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Twelve concerts were included in the program of the "Pushkin Days at the Polytechnic" festival, held annually at SPbPU to commemorate the opening of the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum on October 19, 1811. The festival brings together renowned artists, musicians, and enthusiasts of Russian culture for a series of concerts and meetings dedicated to the live performance of Russian poetry and music.
Theatre and film actor Vladimir Koshevoy performed Alexander Pushkin's romantic and slightly mystical novella "The Snowstorm" on the White Hall stage, accompanied by music by Georgy Sviridov. The finest vocal and instrumental works by great Russian composers, inspired by Pushkin's poetry, were performed by soloists of the Mariinsky Theatre, including People's Artist of Russia Olga Kondina, and members of the Academic Symphony Orchestra of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, an honored ensemble of Russia. The St. Petersburg Orchestra "Classica" presented majestic symphonic works by Tchaikovsky.
Works by Soviet composers occupied a special place in the festival program. Mikael Tariverdiev's music and songs from iconic films, as well as his organ works, were performed by organist Maria Blazhevich and baritone Alexander Pakhmutov. The Brass Band of the Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union N. G. Kuznetsov Naval Academy, conducted by Dmitry Misyura, prepared a program for the 95th anniversary of Andrei Petrov's birth. Musical excerpts from the films "Amphibian Man," "Station for Two," and "Beware of the Car" were brought to life by the vibrant sounds of a brass band of military musicians.
The works of Vysotsky, Okudzhava, and Galich, who combined music and poetry in a lively, frank conversation with their audiences, were also celebrated. A special concert program offered fans of the genre the opportunity to hear the best St. Petersburg singers of art songs, watch film clips on the big screen, and sing their favorite songs together.
One of the most expressive actresses of her generation graced the Pushkin Days at the Polytechnic Festival with her performance. Liza ArzamasovaShe prepared the program "About Love—From Pushkin to the Present Day" specifically for the White Hall of the Polytechnic University. Listeners described Liza's monologue about love, woven from poems by Pushkin, Tyutchev, Brodsky, Rozhdestvensky, Akhmatova, and Tsvetaeva, as poetic magic.
If Pushkin showed how wonderful a person can be, Chekhov showed how difficult it is to be one in everyday life. The literary and musical performance "Our Chekhov" revealed a man with impeccable moral sense. This important festival event concluded with a standing ovation from the audience, expressing gratitude to Alexandra Kulikova, actress of the G. A. Tovstonogov Bolshoi Drama Theater, and conductor Valeria Putra for this discovery. So many questions arose for ourselves, so many poignant lines and music, so much truth and sincerity.
A magnificent, uplifting composition about the meaning of life, using the genius Chekhov as an example. It gives us something to think about and someone to emulate. I wish the creators continued success in developing similar patriotic themes to educate the younger generation. My gratitude and deepest respect to everyone who put this together. And most importantly, to Chekhov! shared White Hall audience member Tatyana Starkova.
For 19 years, the Pushkin Days at the Polytechnical Festival has brought together generations of listeners who appreciate the diversity and richness of Russian culture.
"Today, when culture faces the threat of oblivion, this festival is becoming not only a celebration of art but also an act of protecting national heritage," said Boris Kondin, festival organizer and head of the SPbPU Directorate of Cultural Programs and Youth Creativity. "It is more important than ever to preserve and pass on to future generations the rich traditions of Russian culture, to strengthen our identity and pride in our country!"
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