Classics and jazz: Matsuev's concert was held in Dushanbe

The event, which gathered a full house, took place at the Tajik State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater named after Sadriddin Aini.

The Days of Russian Culture in Tajikistan opened in Dushanbe with a concert by the famous pianist Denis Matsuev.

The event took place at the Tajik State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater named after Sadriddin Aini.

Matsuev's performance, where the performer performed together with jazz musicians, was visited by a Sputnik Tajikistan correspondent.

Nadezhda Reverend, Deputy Minister of Culture of Russia, delivered a welcoming speech. She read out the appeal of Olga Lyubimova.

"The traditions of holding festivals of national culture are the most important component of Russian-Tajik cultural cooperation. The foundation of strong friendship between Russia and Tajikistan is a careful attitude to our spiritual values and traditions, attention to the preservation of the common cultural heritage," the appeal said.

Deputy Prime Minister of Tajikistan Matlubahon Sattorien, addressing the audience, noted that thanks to the support of the governments of Russia and Tajikistan and Presidents Vladimir Putin and Emomali Rahmon, relations between the two countries are systematically developing year after year.

In the first part of the concert entitled "Both Classics and Jazz", the pianist played classical works: the finale of the 17th sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven, "Autumn Song" from the cycle "The Seasons" by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, preludes by Sergei Rachmaninov and others.

In the second, jazz part, Matsuev performed several improvisations.

Days of Russian Culture are held in Tajikistan from 7 to 11 July 2023. A delegation of 64 Russian artists arrived in the country - they will hold creative programs in Dushanbe and Khujand.

source: tj.sputniknews.ru