Schubert knows how to speak quietly and precisely - about the joy of simple things and about inner support when everything around darkens. The program for violin and piano will feature three sonatinas and Rondo in A major: the music sparkles at times, becomes almost a conversation, and then offers a sense of clarity and warm comfort. It is suitable for those who are listening to classical music for the first time. Sometimes you need music that holds your hand and doesn't require effort. Schubert's music is just that - transparent, human, without unnecessary gestures. His melodies speak of happiness, the ability to endure hardships, and to rejoice in small things. At the same time, the composer's fate was short and difficult, and the light in the score has not faded for two centuries. That evening, compositions for violin and piano will be performed. Maria Shestakova and Elena Tarakhovskaya will play three sonatinas and Rondo in A major. Sonatinas are often called "homey", but they have a lot of character: light dance steps, gentle pauses, a smile at the end of the phrase. The Rondo, on the other hand, keeps the listener on their toes - there is movement, play with rhythm, short bursts of virtuosity. Such a chamber format provides rare closeness. The violin leads the line, like the voice of a storyteller, while the piano responds and supports, as if a reliable interlocutor is standing nearby. In these dialogues, both simplicity and depth can be heard: familiar intonations can be caught, and one can follow how the two parts intertwine and diverge. The concert is part of the "Silver Age" project, so comfort and attention to the listener are important here. It will suit those who have long loved classical music and those who are just getting acquainted with it and want to start with understandable, warm repertoire. You can come alone to reset your thoughts, or together with loved ones - to share an hour after which it becomes easier to breathe. Where to go in St. Petersburg today, look for on our website.