Music from Soviet and Russian films

Music from Soviet and Russian Films Step into an unforgettable evening where the timeless melodies of Soviet and Russian cinema come alive on stage. This concert celebrates the masterpieces of legendary composers—I. Dunaevsky, E. Ptichkin, M. Tariverdiev, A. Pakhmutova, I. Kornelyuk, E. Artemiev, and A. Schnittke—while paying special tribute to Alexander Zatsepin on the occasion of his 100th anniversary. From the evocative overtures of the 1930s to the vibrant compositions of today, the program spans decades of cinematic history, bringing the beloved songs that once graced the silver screen into a living, breathing concert experience. Program: - I. Dunaevsky – Overture to the film *Children of Captain Grant* - E. Ptichkin – Overture to the film *Two Captains* - E. Ptichkin (lyrics by R. Rozhdestvensky) – "Song of a Woman" from *A Particularly Important Task* - A. Zatsepin – Gaidai Suite - A. Zatsepin (lyrics by L. Derbenyov) – "My Sky" - A. Zatsepin (lyrics by L. Derbenyov) – "Looking for You" from *June 31* - A. Zatsepin – Potpourri on the themes of songs from L. Gaidai's films - V. Lebedev – Tango from the film *Envy of the Gods* - A. Schnittke – Waltz from the film *The Crew* - A. Schnittke – Tango from the film *Agony* - P. Todorovsky (lyrics by G. Shpalikov) – "Rio-Rita" - A. Kornelyuk – Waltz and tarantella from the TV movie *The Master and Margarita* - A. Eshpai (lyrics by V. Karpeko) – *The Queen of Spades* - A. Pakhmutova – "Tango with Fire" - A. Pakhmutova (lyrics by M. Matusovsky) – "Good Girls" - V. Dashkevich – Overture to the film *Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson* - E. Artemiev – "Officers' Brotherhood" from *The Barber of Siberia* - E. Artemiev – "Trolleybus" - E. Artemiev – "Three Comrades" from *At Home Among Strangers, A Stranger Among Friends* - A. Zatsepin (lyrics by L. Derbenyov) – "This World Was Not Invented by Us" Let nostalgia, bright emotion, and your favorite melodies fill the night. Experience the magic of Soviet and Russian film music in a concert that celebrates their enduring legacy. Details and tickets are available.