An opera by Kirill Molchanov based on the story by Boris Vasilyev. The plot of the opera is based on Boris Vasilyev's story about young anti-aircraft gunners who perished while defending their homeland. The composer created a multilayered musical fabric, combining pop motifs, baroque quotes, and everyday song intonations. Each heroine of the opera has her own individual musical characteristic. Liza Brichkina is characterized by melodic peasant motifs, Sonya Gurvich - by intonations of Russian romance, and Zhena Komelkova - by a light waltz. The scenes are constructed on the principle of cinematic editing, allowing the transmission of the girls' memories and dreams. The orchestra acts subtly and concisely, maintaining emotional tension. The symbolic sound of the theme "We Should Not Be Pitied" connects the personal stories of the girls into one common heroic image. The prologue and epilogue return to the present, reminding of the continuity of generations and the price of peace. Find other events in St. Petersburg on KudaGo.