French vocal miniatures coexist here with the music of harpsichordists from the 17th and 18th centuries. Rarely performed romances and songs by Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin will tell about pastoral themes, the piano will support the chamber line, and the artistic word will help to hear ancient France through intonations, light, and a touch of irony. French pastoral is a world of exquisite scenes, delicate feelings, and conditional nature, where shepherds and shepherdesses speak of love almost like characters in a small theater. The vocal evening addresses rarely performed romances and songs arranged by Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin, a French composer of the 19th century. In these miniatures, gallantry, gentle humor, and light stylization of ancient plots can be heard, and the chamber format allows for particularly attentive capture of the nuances of text and melody. The program is complemented by pieces from French harpsichord composers of the 17th and 18th centuries. The concert features soprano Victoria Krasnitskaya and pianist Konstantin Zeliger. The evening is hosted by Irina Stepanova, a master of the artistic word, an artist of the State Philharmonic of St. Petersburg for children and youth. All entertainment in St. Petersburg is gathered on our website.