The Karelia Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Anatoly Rybalko, and pianist Alexander Gindin will present a concert featuring Grieg, music from "Peer Gynt," and Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony. In one evening, northern fairy-tale charm, cinematic grandeur, and poignant Russian lyricism will come together, resonating long after. The first part of the program is dedicated to Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16. This music has long become a symbol of northern romance: it evokes both turbulent Norwegian landscapes and fragile lyrical episodes, where the orchestra seems to listen to the soloist's breath. The piano part is full of contrasts - from powerful chords to transparent passages, which Gindin masterfully shapes as a living dialogue with the audience. The orchestra supports this narrative, highlighting both the drama and the bright, almost pastoral colors. Next, the music for Henrik Ibsen's drama will be performed - Suite No. 1 from "Peer Gynt," Op. 46. The iconic numbers are easily recognizable from the first bars, and in live performance, they acquire a new relief. The stage seems to transform into an icy northern landscape, a hall where a dance is performed, or a space with a slight touch of fairy tale. The orchestra carefully constructs the details: from delicate strokes in the strings to bright accents in the brass. In the second part of the evening, listeners will experience Symphony No. 2, Op. 27 by Sergei Rachmaninoff - one of the most emotionally charged works of the composer. Here, long melodies unfold like a steady breath, and the orchestral fabric thickens and almost dissolves, leaving several voices. Anatoly Rybalko conducts the music so that each climax is justified, and the quiet episodes are fragile and honest. The finale brings a sense of an internally lived story, where anxiety gradually gives way to light.