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Windows of the New Year: the National Centre RUSSIA hosted a repeat of the unique concert dedicated to Christmas

Windows of the New Year: the National Centre RUSSIA hosted a repeat of the unique concert dedicated to Christmas
Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA
14.01.2025

On January 14, due to numerous requests from guests of the National Centre RUSSIA, the venue hosted a repeat of the multigenre musical evening "New Year Windows." The vibrant concert program, dedicated to the history and traditions of Christmas night, featured performances by soloists of the Bolshoi Theatre Agunda Kulayeva and Ksenia Dezhneva, soloists of the Mariinsky Theatre Natalia Pavlova, Andrei Serov, and Alexander Trofimov, European Champion, eight-time Russian Champion, and World Champion in beatboxing Vakhtang, the Arielle choir, and other artists.

Viewers of all ages gathered to celebrate the Old New Year alongside the performers. The program was divided into three consecutively unveiled thematic "windows." The first showcased the tradition of Russian folk festivities. In the second block, through operatic compositions, the audience learned about the traditions of Christmas balls and appreciated their beauty and sophistication. The concert concluded with the block "Family Celebration. Present": beloved songs from Soviet cinema were performed, accompanied by the Russian Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra. 

Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA

The conductors for the evening were brilliant musicians — Merited Artist of Russia Pavel Sorokin and the Russian-Italian conductor and pianist Fabio Mastrangelo. 

Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA

The interactive elements allowed the audience to fully experience the atmosphere of folk festivities. Stylized festive procession began right in the auditorium. Members of the Paraskyeva ensemble, dressed in traditional costumes, joyfully paraded through the rows. Armed with baskets filled with humorous gifts, the performers delighted the audience by handing them out with kind wishes. 

Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA

"I believe that the most important aspect of traditional folk festivities is their atmosphere and message; the main goal is to congratulate and bring joy to people. During these celebrations, people wish each other happiness, prosperity, and growth in their families. And believe me, joy in your families will also multiply, especially since last year was the Year of the Family," Alexander Trofimov is convinced.

The unique concert brought together various genres on one stage: the audience enjoyed New Year music by Tchaikovsky, best samples or Russian folk music, and global opera hits, all interwoven with beatboxing. 

Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA

"I deeply love classical music in its purest form, and in my ideal world, everyone would listen to it and admire it. But that's not always the case, and with a touch of beatboxing, young people perceive classical music much more easily and come even closer to the beauty. It's a great honor for me to contribute to such changes," stated Vakhtang.

The National Centre RUSSIA was established by order of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, to preserve the legacy of the International RUSSIA EXPO and to showcase the achievements of the country and its citizens on a permanent basis. Federal government agencies, state companies, corporations, and regions take part in the Centre’s work.

The National Centre RUSSIA is located at 14 Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment, Moscow. The Centre is open daily from 10:00 to 20:00, except on Mondays.

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