"We sat, holding our breath": audience members shared their impressions of the concert "Symphony of Life"

The musical performance "Symphony of Life" took place on March 18 at the National Centre RUSSIA. The audience shared their impressions of the performance by the duo —saxophonist Veronika Kozhukhorova and Japanese organist Hiroko Inoue. Guests noted the unique combination of organ, saxophone, the multimedia aspect of the show, and the ballet productions by Alla Dukhova's "Todes". The program was also dedicated to celebrating the "Russian Spring". 

A guest of the National Centre RUSSIA, Marina Kurmesha, attended the "Symphony of Life" concert after visiting the expositions "Journey Across Russia" and "The Birth of Scale" with her family. 

"I now track events happening at the National Centre RUSSIA. I decided to attend the concert myself and invite my daughters. The impression after the concert was overwhelming. A very unexpected combination of saxophone and organ. I could never have imagined how these two completely different instruments could interact so harmoniously. I really liked the artists. I hope there will be more such events, and I will definitely attend. For the soul and some kind of rejuvenation, it is very important to attend such concerts, to listen to such wonderful music, from classical to contemporary. I really enjoyed it," said Marina Kurmesha.

"It was really amazing. I really liked it, very musical. In my opinion, it was powerful — both musically and in presentation. I also liked the visual component. It was great, people are mainly visual, and it's much better perceived this way. It was cool. The combination of saxophone and organ was thrilling, it gave me goosebumps. I also liked that both artists embodied their roles and showcased each song and every composition to the fullest. We sat, holding our breath," noted Marina's daughter, Alexandra Kurmesha.

"Wonderful concert, beautiful music. Magnificent performance. I liked that there were many spectators and that such concerts are in demand; they should be arranged more often. The unusual combination of instruments, I liked this particular format. Both music, saxophone, organ, ballet, and 'Todes'. Everything was excellent," shared audience member Inna Gromova. 

The concert program did not leave young music lovers indifferent. 

"I really enjoyed the music. I have heard the saxophone at the Variety Theatre before. I am a fan of classical music. I particularly remembered how they played the organ and saxophone. I did not expect the combination of saxophone and organ to be possible, but it turned out to be very beautiful. Effects and the screen — it's an ideal addition to the concert. Good picture quality, everything was top-notch, I liked it, just splendid," said audience member Edward Kulagin.

The program of the musical exposition "Symphony of Life" included unique improvisations, works by Sergei Prokofiev, Johann Sebastian Bach, and other composers.