Genius or madman - Brian Wilson forever changed the sound of pop music. At the 'Vinyl Hour' meeting, guests will be able to listen to the iconic album Pet Sounds in its entirety and touch the era when sound was truly alive. Brian Wilson's name holds a special place in the musical history of the 20th century. As a songwriter, producer, vocalist, and leader of The Beach Boys, he became not just a symbol of the surf-rock era but a true innovator whose sound experiments influenced an entire generation of musicians. Cultural expert Alexey Korshun will talk about Brian Wilson's sonic alchemy, and the central event of the evening will be a vinyl listening session of the legendary album "Pet Sounds" (1966), recognized as one of the most influential in the history of pop and rock music. This album was a kind of response to Rubber Soul and, in turn, inspired The Beatles to create "Sgt. Pepper’s...".