A musical performance by Veronika Kozhukharova and Hiroko Inoue was held at the National Centre RUSSIA

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At the National Centre RUSSIA, an extraordinary concert by Veronika Kozhukharova and Hiroko Inoue, titled "Symphony of Life," took place, combining two musical instruments: the saxophone and the organ. The audience witnessed a vibrant multimedia show with theatrical elements and visualizations of musical pieces. The performance was accompanied by choreographic numbers from Alla Dukhova's ballet Todes.

"Two completely different instruments in terms of genre and historical context. The organ is the most majestic instrument, considered the king of all musical instruments. Meanwhile, the saxophone is traditionally known as a jazz instrument, but we break all stereotypes and prove that these two instruments can sound harmonious together," noted Anastasia Zvyagina, Deputy Director General of the National Centre RUSSIA. 

The guests of the National Centre RUSSIA were treated to a performance by saxophonist Veronika Kozhukharova, a rising star among Russian virtuoso instrumentalists, and Japanese organist Hiroko Inoue, a soloist of the Kaliningrad Regional Philharmonic and laureate of international competitions. 

"I am delighted to be at the National Centre RUSSIA. Today's concert is truly unique. Two completely different instruments in terms of genre and historical context. As we know, the organ is the most majestic instrument, considered the king of all musical instruments. The saxophone, on the other hand, is traditionally viewed as a jazz instrument. But today, we will break all stereotypes and prove that these two instruments can sound harmonious together," shared Veronika Kozhukharova before the performance. 

At the heart of the musical presentation "Symphony of Life" lies the fusion of classical music and modern technology. Through multimedia elements accompanying the artists' performances, the audience experienced digital interpretations of each composition. The musicians sought to reflect on significant themes, including relationships between men and women, an individual's internal struggle for their place in the world, and more. 

"This show will take us to another galaxy, allowing our audience to escape their daily problems and forget their worries. Together, we will embark on a journey through the power of great classical music and the legendary artists of the Todеs ballet. We will find ourselves in a fairy tale, something people truly need now to keep their faith in goodness and see the light," added Veronika Kozhukharova. 

Artificial intelligence generation technologies were employed in creating content for the multimedia screen. The light and music show, special effects, and performances by the choreographic group helped to visualize the musical narrative and enhance the thematic essence of the show. For this concert, Hiroko Inoue brought a unique instrument — a digital organ crafted especially for her by a Russian master. 

"Thanks to such a mobile organ, I now have the opportunity to travel across Russia and share my music with people. I am very happy and grateful to be here today at the National Centre RUSSIA. Our concert proves that music is what connects people across time and space," said Hiroko Inoue.

Throughout the concert, guests enjoyed the great music of Johann Sebastian Bach, along with renowned works by Russian and Japanese composers.

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