Moscow Moscow International House of Music (Svetlanov Hall)
Gala Opening of the XXIII International Festival «Moscow Meets Friends»
The programme is suitable for the age group 6 +
Vladimir Spivakov (conductor)
Emir Zakaria (Piano)
Esther Sushkova-Irina (Harp)
Matthew Rubin (Cello)
Veronika Tkachuk (Flute)
Philip Yarovoy (Trumpet)
Stepan Minashkin (Violin)
Mikhail Losmakov (Button accordion)
Sofia Fadeeva (Vocal)
In the first part, the audience will be able to see dance groups from various parts of Russia. The second part will feature the State Chamber Orchestra “Moscow Virtuosi” under the direction of Maestro Vladimir Spivakov, and talented young soloists from different cities will perform with them. The program includes:
W. A. Mozart. Piano Concerto No. 14 (finale). Soloist — Emir Zakaria (piano), Moscow
A. Vivaldi. Concerto for harp and orchestra in C major (movement 1). Soloist — Esfir Sushkova‑Irina (harp), Moscow
D. Popper. Concert Polonaise. Soloist — Matvey Rubin (cello), Novosibirsk
V. Popp. Concert Waltz on themes from Verdi’s opera “La Traviata”. Soloist — Veronika Tkachuk (flute), Moscow
P. I. Tchaikovsky. “Neapolitan Dance.” Soloist — Philip Yarovoy (trumpet), Moscow
M. de Falla. “Spanish Dance.” Soloist — Stepan Minashkin (violin), Moscow
I. Albéniz. “Asturias.” Soloist — Mikhail Losmyakov (accordion), Moscow
Jewish folk song “Hava Nagila.” Soloist — Sofia Fadeeva (vocals)