Sympho-Express Music of our cinema

Dive into a cinematic symphony with **Sympho‑Express Music of Our Cinema**, a live concert film that fuses the magic of Russian cinema with the stirring power of the Symphony Orchestra of the St. Petersburg State Conservatory named after N.A. Rimsky‑Korsakov, conducted by the visionary Igor Gakkel. Led by the radiant soprano Irina Mataeva and the resonant baritone Sergei Romanov, this performance breathes new life into beloved film scores from a golden era of Soviet and Russian filmmaking. Experience unforgettable classics such as the heroic themes from *“Children of Captain Grant”* (composer Dunaevsky), the suspenseful motifs of *“Beware of the Car”* (Petrov), and the humor-packed melodies from *“Kidnapping, Caucasian Style,” “Ivan Vasilievich Changes Profession,” “The Diamond Arm,”* and *“Sannikov Land”* (Zatsepin). The show flashes back to quirky romantic scores with *“Gentlemen of Fortune”* (Dashkevich), heroic ballets from *“Night Watch”* (Potenko), and the tender pastoral touching *“My Sweet and Tender Beast”* (Prayer). Feel the adrenaline of *“Slave of Love”* and the nostalgic spirit of *“Legend No. 17”* and *“Siberiada”* (Artemyev), as well as the nostalgic sci‑fi vibes from the TV film *“The Adventures of Electronics”* (Krylatov). Each piece has been rearranged for the orchestra, infusing cinematic storytelling with the grandeur of live orchestral sound. Whether you’re a movie buff, music lover, or simply craving a spectacular night at the theater, **Sympho‑Express Music of Our Cinema** invites you to relive the unforgettable scores that have shaped generations. Get ready for an evening of emotion, nostalgia, and spectacular orchestral artistry – all in one breathtaking concert film experience.