The premiere of the orchestra "Symphonic Beasts" transforms the music from "The Nutcracker" into a bold hybrid of classical music, rock, and jazz: violins, trumpets, electric guitar, gong, and xylophone play side by side. A new orchestra of eighteen musicians takes the stage with a program in which the most recognizable fragments of P.I. Tchaikovsky's ballet are reassembled into daring arrangements. Classical music meets rock and jazz: strings lead familiar themes, over which trumpets, electric guitar, a huge gong, and xylophone burst in. The audience hears motifs associated with winter and fairy tales, but in a completely different sound, as if they were rebooted specifically for today. At the podium stands artistic director and conductor Boris Nikonov, who constructs the program as a cohesive narrative. From light playful episodes, the orchestra transitions to powerful climaxes, where strings and winds engage in dialogue, while the rhythmic section pushes the music towards almost rock-like tension. At the same time, the delicate orchestration characteristic of the classical approach is preserved: each line is precisely written, internal voices are audible, unexpected timbral accents and changes in dynamics are heard. In addition to Tchaikovsky's music, the audience will hear popular works by other composers in Boris Nikonov's unique interpretation. Familiar melodies receive fresh rhythmic patterns, unusual introductions, and contrasting combinations of instruments. This concert is for those who grew up on classical concerts but want to hear the orchestra differently, and for listeners accustomed to rock clubs and festivals who are interested in discovering symphonic sound without unnecessary formality. The poster for St. Petersburg is available on KudaGo.