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Concert "Shchedrin. Poetria"

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20.12.2025 · 19:30 · UTC+3
Where
Saint Petersburg
Мариинский театр (Концертный зал)
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A rare stage embodiment of the large-scale work by Rodion Shchedrin based on the poems of Andrei Voznesensky - an event capable of stirring even those distant from academic music. On stage - a choir, a symphony orchestra, and Evgeny Mironov as the reader. This is a powerful, deep, and musically dramatic statement that will not leave anyone indifferent. The Grand Stage of the Mariinsky Theatre Concert Hall will host a production that goes beyond the usual framework of a symphonic concert. That evening, "Poetria" - a large-scale work by Rodion Shchedrin, written to the texts of Andrei Voznesensky - will be performed. The composition unites different genres: dramatic reading, vocal, and instrumental music. At its core is the interaction of word and sound, voices and orchestra. The work will be performed by the Choir and Symphony Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre, with Evgeny Mironov - an actor whose name has long been associated with subtle, expressive works - taking on the role of the reader. His voice will serve as a connecting element between the poetic text and the musical development. "Poetria" is not only a composer's statement but also a philosophical gesture. This composition demands the listener's full engagement: every word, every intonation, every chord is important here. An effect of co-presence arises, where the audience becomes part of what is happening. Transitions from quiet whispers to powerful choral sounds create a tense, emotionally rich trajectory that runs through the entire performance. The program will interest those who seek not only the beauty of sound in academic music but also the depth of thought. It is directed at those for whom the power of artistic expression is important and who are interested in boundary formats at the intersection of theater and symphony. This rare performance is an opportunity to view Shchedrin's work as a living, dialogic process, where sound and word work together, revealing each other. The choirmaster of the production is Konstantin Rylov. His work with the choir will ensure a dense and expressive sound fabric, where each voice will sound like...

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