Music of the Russian estate by Various, De (2023/2023), Director Richard Bonynge

“Shelter of tranquility, work and inspiration…” A. S. Pushkin. Russian estates are a unique phenomenon of Russian culture. The names of the greatest musicians of Russia are inextricably linked with Russian estates, here they created their best, pinnacle works, formed as composers. Balls were held in the beautiful interiors of the musical salons of manor houses and magnificent waltzes, romances, arias and elegies sounded. On March 26, one of the most beautiful noble residences in Russia - the Lyublino estate will open its doors for a luxurious evening of vocal classics "Music of the Russian Estate". In the Pink Hall of the Palace of N.A. Durasov, laureates of international competitions will perform works that immerse the viewer in the wonderful atmosphere of countryside musical evenings. Romances, arias and scenes from operas by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Mikhail Glinka, Anton Rubinstein, Sergei Rachmaninov and others. Performers: Nikolai Dorozhkin (tenor, Honored Artist of Russia), winner of the 1st prize at the Second International Competition organized by the Opera House in Budapest (Hungary) and "Arena di Verona" in Verona (Italy), chaired by conductor R. Bonynge and soprano Dame J. Sutherland. Soloist of "Helikon-Opera" and Opera House in Wroclaw (Poland). Olga Antipova (soprano), laureate of international competitions, Member of the Russian Musical Society Marina Kuzminykh (mezzo-soprano), laureate of international competitions: Isabella Yuryeva (Estonia) Rufat Nizamov (bass), laureate of international competitions, artistic director of the Music and Drama Theater in Moscow, Member of the Russian Musical Society. Dmitry Maksimenko (piano), organist at St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Moscow. Since 2018, he has been performing as part of the Artbene organ duet with the titular organist of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary in Moscow Anna Vetlugina, a participant in international festivals.