A symphony that changed the perception of the genre, and a concert written during a moment of creative and life crisis - that evening, works will be performed in which Beethoven speaks about the most important things. The choir, soloists, and orchestra will gather on stage to convey the scale of feelings, the power of ideas, and the beauty of sound. This evening will be one of the most emotionally charged of the season. Two works by Beethoven will be performed, in which he addresses universal themes: tragedy and will, struggle and freedom, loneliness and unity. And all this - in the language of music, where every intonation, every tension, every breath of the orchestra is important. The Piano Concerto in D minor became the third in the list of five written by Beethoven. The composer worked on it for a long time, with breaks, and according to some sources - he was finishing the soloist's part right during the premiere. It is one of his most dramatic compositions: the first movement is full of hidden tension and almost ominous mood, the slow movement sounds like a revelation, and the finale - like overcoming inner darkness. The second part of the concert is the Ninth Symphony. Its premiere was a cultural shock of its time: for the first time in the history of the symphonic form, a choir sounded in the finale. The composer used the poetry of Friedrich Schiller to express what cannot be conveyed in words. This hymn to humanity, a call for brotherhood, sounds from the podiums of the world's largest orchestras and still sends shivers down the spine. Beethoven, having lost his hearing, could not hear the applause after the premiere - only feel it. The piano part will be performed by Stanislav Solovyev. In the finale of the symphony, the voices of four soloists and the Choir of the St. Petersburg Capella will be heard. At the podium - Vladimir Rylov. This is not just an evening of academic music, but an experience that stays inside for a long time. The poster for St. Petersburg is available on KudaGo.