The Russian winter sounds here on the gusli: the orchestra "Guslary of Russia" combines the music of Rachmaninoff, Mussorgsky, and Sviridov with "Musical Illustrations" to Pushkin's "The Blizzard." Artistic word and sand animation turn the evening into a cohesive winter tale - bright, vivid, understandable for children and adults. And very cinematic. The Russian winter can sound in different ways: a quiet chime, a shimmering ripple, a sharp whirlwind. On this evening, the main character will be the State Orchestra "Guslary of Russia" of the Moscow Regional Philharmonic. The ensemble includes all types of ancient ringing gusli, so the sound is rich and layered. Artistic director Yuri Yevtushenko carefully preserves the character of the timbre, while conductor Yuri Pushkaryov arranges the program so that it reads as a cohesive story. The concert will feature works by Rachmaninoff, Mussorgsky, and Sviridov. The central focus is on the "Musical Illustrations" to A.S. Pushkin's story. Here you can hear both the troika on the road, the anxiety of a snowy night, and a sudden change of fate. Even those who have known these melodies for a long time will find it interesting to hear them in the sound of a folk orchestra: the gusli add brilliance and a light frosty sharpness, while familiar themes acquire new colors. The concert format helps capture details that often remain in the shadows in recordings. Where to go in Moscow on weekends will be suggested by our website.