In the history of different European countries, especially in tsarist Russia, for many years music was only the entertainment of the aristocracy. After the Soviet Union added the touch of red stars, hammers and sickles, opened palaces For people to enjoy the rhythms of Russia russian orchestras. see his famous ballet Swan Lake in someone palaces of the siege Kremlin, for example, it can be used by any Russian with the equivalent of 7 euros at their disposal.
It is very common to see it both at these concerts and at other concerts. young couples with roses in their hands and that they had one of their first dates there, friend groups Those who take selfies around the palace, families bringing their children already older people. Listening to Piotr Tchaikovsky, Sergei Razmaninov or Sergei Prokofiev, among others, attracts Muscovites, who can enjoy concerts almost daily, some of them in other buildings in the city. old russian nobility.
Viacheslav, one of the participants who preferred not to give his real name, said that Russian music “sounds different from europe for him years of isolation Something from the rest of Europe that has caused the habit of using “other” melodies, tempos, harmonies and rhythms than the rest of the country, and he adds “some of these certain elements They’re unusual outside of Russia.” There may be other influences that make it sound different, he says, such as “the weight of the Orthodox Church and the harshness of the climate.”
cultural pride
same as the poet’s name Alexander Pushkin While filling in the nomenclature of streets and squares across the country, composers have accomplished something similar. names available in many cities In one way or another. They are easy to find, although they are not always treated with the same affection. monuments and tributes to the muscles in Soviet times they were a pride for the country, but back then with Stalin i watched them like other artist societies and banned experiment with music. wanted strict conservatism From this point.
One of the most well-known composers, prokofiev He was unfortunate enough to die at almost the same time as Stalin in 1953, which resulted in his death. not very noticeableovershadowed by the arrogance of saying goodbye to the Soviet leader. Defined as “undemocratic formalism” by Soviet officials in 1948, a label that stigmatized it but did not cause any problems beyond honor. Only now, any Muscovite can see his statue. Kamergerskiy streetright in front own museum and less than a kilometer away famous red square.
This pride in music is something that is maintained by almost all Russian leaders, including current ones. Lately, Mariinsky Theater OrchestraOne of the most important games played in the ruins of Palmyra in Syria. The Russian Army allowed the government of Syrian autocrat Bashar Assad to take the city in 2017 and “civilizing role“At the time Russia – until then it was controlled by the Islamic State – the government had musicians stolen from these ruins.
talent and dedication
This good reputation fed him ingenuity and sacrifice The case of many Russian musicians, as in the case of Lyubov, a music professional who attended the conservatory from a very young age. Even as a child, you have to pass a series of very demanding tests like “” to enter.hear a note and know how to find it on the piano“,” is something that is often difficult if you don’t have a lot of practice or innate talent. If you are accepted, you will waste a lot of time”almost every day aspire to excellence in this field” at school. The Russian discipline is widely known both in music and in Olympic sport.
This recognition has been one of the attractive to few. western foreigners Moscow residents – the community is small compared to Central Asians and even Latin Americans – hope improve your performance Russian National Orchestra, St. In the homeland of such big names as the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra or the Mariinsky Theater Orchestra. However, many chose this leave the country. The current conflict has frightened many because of both fear and uncertainty and daily challenges.