The symphonic evening featuring laureates of the International Competition named after S. V. Rachmaninoff will be a grand musical event. The audience will be greeted with great works by Prokofiev and Strauss, performed under the baton of young and charismatic conductors - future stars of the stage. The evening at the Mariinsky Theatre Concert Hall promises to be a true event for connoisseurs of classical music. The audience will immerse themselves in an atmosphere of inspiration, strength, and heroism. On stage, the laureates of the II prize of the International Competition for Pianists, Composers, and Conductors named after S. V. Rachmaninoff - Nikolai Tsynman and Yisin Sun - will perform. The young conductors will present two grand works that reflect the peaks of symphonic art of the 20th century. The Fifth Symphony by Sergei Prokofiev will be performed in the first part of the evening. This is one of the most significant compositions by the composer, written in 1944, when hope for victory in the war inspired people's hearts. Prokofiev called this symphony 'a hymn to the free and happy man.' The music combines power and bright emotionality, drama and affirmation of life. Under the direction of Nikolai Tsynman, this piece will gain freshness and a modern sound, filled with inner tension and dynamics. The second part of the concert will be dedicated to Richard Strauss's musical self-portrait - the symphonic poem 'Life of a Hero.' This is one of the brightest and most intense works of the composer, in which he boldly reveals himself, his triumphs, and doubts. Yisin Sun will unveil the rich palette of orchestral colors, emphasizing the ironic and pompous elements of the score, conveying the full spectrum of emotions - from self-irony to tragedy.