Dive into the musical world of Oscar Peterson - a virtuoso jazz pianist whose art conquered the 20th century. This lecture will unveil lesser-known aspects of his creativity, provide an opportunity to hear rare recordings, and feel how jazz sounds, preserving traditions while speaking in a modern language. In the year marking the 100th anniversary of Oscar Peterson's birth, the Center for Cultures of English-Speaking Countries invites you to a lecture dedicated to the life and work of one of the greatest jazz pianists of the 20th century. His name does not always resonate alongside Monk, Davis, or Coltrane, but it was Peterson who became the voice of jazz that maintains a connection to tradition while also speaking a universal musical language. The lecture will offer a new perspective on the figure of the artist, who was called a technical genius, despite not being a participant in jazz revolutions. His journey is an example of how one can remain true to oneself while absorbing the richness of cultural context. Where to go in Moscow on weekends, our website will suggest.