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Source: Mosfilm Film Concern – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
December 25, 2025
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The symphonic score for the new ballet "Russian Gambit"—a choreographic drama about the price of victory—was recorded at Mosfilm's First Music Studio. The music, created by composer Oleg Gubanov based on themes by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, was performed during a single intensive studio session by the Globalis Symphony Orchestra under the baton of maestro Leonid Butinsky. The author of the concept, libretto, and choreographer was former Bolshoi Ballet dancer Tatyana Osipova (pictured).
IDEAL CONDITIONS FOR A SOUND PREMIERE.
Around 60 musicians participated in the large-scale recording (sound engineer Andrey Levin). The resulting soundtrack will serve as the basis for both the future stage production and promotional materials. Both the choreographer and conductor praised the studio's unique creative atmosphere and impeccable technical standards.
"This is essentially my sound premiere at Mosfilm, and it went perfectly. The atmosphere is inspiring, everyone is in the mood for creativity—there's everything here so nothing distracts from the main focus," shared Tatyana Osipova.
"For me, Mosfilm Studio One is a professional benchmark. Since my first recording session there in 1998, I've never known a better place to work," added Leonid Butinsky.
PLOT: THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE ON THE CHESSBOARD
"The Russian Gambit" is a metaphorical ballet. Its plot, based on a chess game, tells of a strategic sacrifice for a higher purpose: the King is forced to sacrifice the Queen to ensure victory. This personal drama, filled with pain and a sense of duty, forms the emotional core of the performance.
"This is a story about Victory, the path to which lies through sacrifice. The audience will feel both triumph and the realization of the price paid for it," explains Tatyana Osipova, explaining the essence of the production.
FROM CONCEPT TO THE BIG STAGE.
The idea to combine the intellect of chess and the poetry of ballet came to Tatyana Osipova this fall. To bring it to fruition, a libretto was created, rehearsals with the dancers were held, and composer Oleg Gubanov wrote a comprehensive symphonic fantasy based on themes by Tchaikovsky.
"The result is not just background music, but an independent and powerful symphonic statement," Leonid Butinsky assessed the work.
The next steps are mixing the recording and editing a promotional video. The production has been created in two theatrical versions: a chamber version (for 16 actors) and a larger version for large theater venues (for 32 actors). The project will be offered to leading theater venues. The 20-minute chamber version could also become a highlight at major cultural and chess forums. The recording at Mosfilm was a key step, bringing this ambitious project to the finish line for the big premiere.
For questions on renting music studios, re-recording studios, speech and sound studios: Tatyana Yuryevna Balter – Director of the Tonstudio PC.
Tel.: 7 (499) 143-9803 E-mail: tonstudio@mosfilm.ru Tonstudio, Mosfilmovskaya St. 1, building 27
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