Favorite melodies from Soviet and foreign classic films, folk instruments, and a festive atmosphere - all this will come together in a vibrant program featuring the orchestra "Metelitsa". Expect unexpected arrangements, live voices, a warm atmosphere, and musical surprises. The magical pre-New Year hustle, the sparkle of garlands, the smell of tangerines, and the sounds of music from old good films - what could better convey the festive mood? The State Orchestra of Russian Folk Instruments "Metelitsa" has prepared a true gift for the audience - a concert dedicated to beloved film compositions. That evening, recognizable melodies from films that have long become classics will sound on stage. The sound of the orchestra, assembled from folk instruments, will give each piece a new shade - recognizable yet fresh. "Ivan Vasilyevich Changes Profession", "Beware of the Car", "The Hussar Ballad", "Love and Pigeons" - these films are familiar and dear, and the music from them evokes instant memories and warm emotions. In addition to works from the Soviet cinema era, world hits will also be performed - compositions from "The Godfather", "Romeo and Juliet", "Scent of a Woman", Charlie Chaplin films, and stories about James Bond. All this will be performed by "Metelitsa", with its characteristic timbral color and lively vocal numbers. At the conductor's podium will be the artistic director of the orchestra Igor Tonin and Vitaly Silivanov. The program will feature soloists - laureates of international competitions Elena Kurskaya and Andrey Bykovsky. Bright instrumental numbers, vocal inserts, and festive surprises - all this makes the concert a great option for a family evening or a friendly outing before the holidays. The tradition of pre-New Year concerts at the Capella with the participation of the "Metelitsa" orchestra has already become an integral part of the cultural life of St. Petersburg. This evening will gift listeners warmth, music, and a sense of approaching magic.