The evening brought together two piano concertos - by N. Medtner and S. V. Rachmaninov - performed by Boris Berezovsky and the Russian National Orchestra. The combination of a large symphonic score and a rich solo part promises a tense dialogue, where lyricism constantly confronts inner drama. The program is built around two major piano concertos, in which the idea of partnership between the soloist and the orchestra is revealed in different ways. The first part features a composition by N. Medtner, where the piano is woven particularly tightly into the symphonic fabric. Themes arise from orchestral lines, return in the solo part, but never turn into a pure demonstration of technique. The feeling of continuous narration is important, sustained by the internal logic of form and subtle changes in mood. The concert of S. V. Rachmaninov in the second part of the evening presents a different scale of emotional intensity. Broad lines of the solo part, dense orchestral clusters, rapid transitions from dark sections to bright ones - all this makes the music especially demanding for the performers. Here, both endurance and the ability to maintain a long dramatic arc without losing clarity in details are important. The score is structured so that the listener constantly feels the growth of tension, even in relatively calm episodes. The combination of two concertos in one program highlights the differences in the authors' intonations. In Medtner's work, one can hear concentration and a desire for chamber intimacy even in orchestral climaxes, while Rachmaninov's work exhibits maximum openness of feeling and a tendency towards grand gestures. At the same time, both pieces are united by a deep engagement with themes that return from new angles and create an effect of inner echo. The solo part and the orchestra here act as equal partners, rather than as background and soloist. Where to go in Moscow on the weekend will be suggested by our website.