In the White Hall of Lermontovka, compositions from the golden fund of piano academic music will be performed by conservatory students. The live sound of the piano, the change of moods, and the energy of young performers transform familiar pages of sheet music into a vibrant concert experience that one wants to listen to until the end and mentally return to later. During the day, the White Hall of Lermontovka turns into an intimate space where names from music textbooks meet the youthful energy of students. The audience sits close to the stage, and the sound of the piano is almost physically felt: one can hear how the performer’s breath changes and how concentration builds before the first chord. For young musicians, this is not a rehearsal class, but a stage where each piece demands attention and honest emotion. The program features piano compositions that showcase different shades of academic music. The lyricism of Chopin, the depth of Medtner, the expressiveness of Scriabin, the breadth of Tchaikovsky's phrases, the drama of Rachmaninoff, and the virtuosic intonations of Paganini in arrangements form a chain of contrasts. In one set, listeners travel from romantic confession to bolder intonations of the 20th century and hear how differently composers speak about hope, anxiety, and the strength of humanity. Each piece is a small story, where both precision and personal interpretation are important. Conservatory students approach the piano one by one, and each has their own sound, character, and sense of time. Some lead the melody softly and smoothly, while others choose a sharper stroke and emphasized rhythm. For the audience, this is an opportunity to hear how one school gives rise to different artistic voices, and for the performers, it is serious practice and a step towards future grand stages. The White Hall of the library has become a place where young musicians test their skills before an attentive and friendly audience. It is easy to meet those who regularly attend such programs, follow the successes of familiar students, or simply love the live sound of the piano in a small venue. The small format of the hall creates a