Composition based on a poem by Robert Rozhdestvensky was performed on the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow
On the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow, the Far Eastern
Academic Symphony Orchestra performed the musical-poetic composition
"Requiem. Eternal Glory to the Heroes" based on the eponymous poem by
Robert Rozhdestvensky set to music by Kuzma Bodrov on the Main Stage of the
International RUSSIA EXPO.
"Requiem. Eternal Glory to the Heroes" is a
heroic-lyric piece about the war, a kind of spiritual testament to future
generations, urging them to remember the fallen heroes and cherish peace.
"Today, the Far Eastern Academic Symphony Orchestra — a
collective of the Khabarovsk Regional Philharmonic — is on tour in Moscow. At
the RUSSIA EXPO, we are performing a significant piece dedicated to the
mournful date of June 22, 1941 — 'Requiem. Eternal Glory to the Heroes' by
Kuzma Bodrov based on the eponymous poem by Robert Rozhdestvensky. It is a
great honor for our collective to perform at such a grand event as the Exposition,"
said Alexander Veretennikov, Artistic Director of the Khabarovsk Regional
Philharmonic.
The Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Far Eastern
Academic Symphony Orchestra is Anton Shnitkin, and the artistic word is
delivered by theater and film actor Stepan Kulikov.
On June 22, the RUSSIA EXPO organized an extensive program
dedicated to the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow. It included thematic events,
concerts, performances and other activities.
The International RUSSIA EXPO showcases the most important
achievements of the country in one place. Throughout the Exposition, cultural
events, a rich business and educational program await the guests. The
expositions of 89 Russian regions, leading federal agencies, corporations and
public organizations are presented to the visitors. More than 16 million people
have already visited the Exposition. The International RUSSIA EXPO takes place
on the territory of VDNH in Moscow from November 4 to July 8.
