On one evening at the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall, Mendelssohn and Mahler will meet, the State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Republic of Tatarstan and a brilliant team of soloists. A bright piano concerto and a symphony with soprano in the finale promise a wide range of emotions - from a romantic whirlwind to enlightened silence. Evenings when a large orchestra and star soloists meet on the same stage always feel special. The State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the Republic of Tatarstan, conducted by Alexander Sladkovsky, will perform in Moscow with a program that combines romantic expression and the philosophical depth of academic music. The first part is dedicated to Felix Mendelssohn. The Piano Concerto in G minor sounds like a swift dialogue between the soloist and the orchestra: the pulsating rhythm of the first bars, rapid passages, soft lyrical episodes, and a grand finale. The Symphony in A major, known as the "Italian," is filled with a sense of movement and light, with dance-like intonations that reflect the composer's impressions from travels in southern Europe. The solo part in the concerto will be performed by pianist George Harleano. His playing combines openness and a thoughtful structure of phrases, making Mendelssohn's lines sound fresh, without external fuss. The symphonic ensemble supports every movement, building an exact balance between the piano and the orchestral groups. In the second part, Mahler's Fourth Symphony will be performed. This work is called the most chamber-like among his symphonies: it has less pathos and grand gestures, more subtle colors, irony, and unexpected mood changes. The finale with the soprano turns into a bright song picture of the afterlife through the eyes of a child, where complex orchestral lines support a simple, almost folk melody. The soprano part will be performed by Albina Shagimuratova, one of the most recognizable opera singers of her generation. Her voice easily passes through the large symphonic ensemble, maintaining flexibility and purity.