In this program, jazz rhythms clash with symphonic power, while Broadway drive meets delicate lyricism. Gershwin and Bernstein encounter Tariverdiev and Ashpai, with soloists bringing the violin and piano to the forefront, and familiar genres suddenly coalesce into a vibrant musical narrative - alive, striking, and very contemporary. When jazz freedom, theatrical energy of the musical, and strict symphonic form come together in one evening, listening becomes particularly interesting. The subscription program "Horizons of Musical Classics" is built around the question of how "serious" academic music coexists with mass culture in the 20th century - and why this conversation still resonates sharply. At the heart of the evening are compositions by Leonard Bernstein and George Gershwin: the overture to "Candide," pages from "West Side Story," and the famous "Rhapsody in Blue." The Russian line is revealed through Mikael Tariverdiev and Andrei Ashpai. Tariverdiev's violin concerto showcases the composer beyond familiar cinematic associations - personal intonations, dramatic thought, and a dialogue with the era can be heard here. Ashpai's Concerto Grosso adds brilliance to instrumental "call and response": trumpet, piano, vibraphone, and double bass engage in a witty dialogue with the orchestra, maintaining complex rhythms and virtuosic texture. At the podium is Ivan Stolbov, with violinist Anton Chausovsky as the soloist, while musicologist Larisa Popkova helps to highlight the meaningful accents. This evening is suitable for those who love to hear stories and debates of ideas in music, appreciate striking scores, and want to leave the hall with a sense of clear choice - and bold artistic decision. Our website features the current program of St. Petersburg.