The ironic and deeply intellectual composer Leonid Desyatnikov will be the hero of the evening dedicated to music that speaks of time, subtly conveys emotions, and connects poetry, theater, and philosophy. A conversation with Konstantin Uchitel is a chance to see music as a way of understanding the era. Leonid Desyatnikov is a special figure. He does not just write music; he creates multilayered sound worlds where poetry, irony, cultural meanings, and the pain of time intertwine. This year, the composer turns 70, and the reason for the conversation is more than significant - how his music has changed, what nourishes it, and why it resonates so accurately in the hearts of listeners for several decades. At the lecture by Konstantin Uchitel, a slice of the composer's work will be presented: from early vocal cycles on texts by Kharms and Oleinikov to the large-scale cantata "Gift" on the poems of Derzhavin. Excerpts from compositions will be played, in which drama and cinematic quality can be felt; it is not surprising - Desyatnikov's music often sounds in films, and it is recognized from the very first notes. This is music that comments on the era, speaks of contradictions, love, and absurdity, and in this lies its strength. Where to go with a child in Yekaterinburg, look for on our website.