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Russian Soul: Songs & Poetry


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Vita Koreneva full profile / Mezzo-Soprano and a Piano Accompaniment / 2 musicians

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An intimate evening inspired by the atmosphere of the Russian salon tradition — where music, poetry, and storytelling come together in a shared emotional space.

This program weaves together Russian romances and art songs by composers such as S. Rachmaninoff, N. Rimsky-Korsakov, A. Rubinstein, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, C. Cut and others with poetry, reflections, and personal storytelling. Rather than a formal recital, the evening unfolds as a living conversation through music: nostalgic, passionate, humorous, and deeply human.

Some songs are rooted in the elegance of the 19th-century Russian salon, while others draw from beloved melodies that became part of collective memory across generations. Brief spoken moments and poetry connect the music into a single emotional journey — intimate, cinematic, and immersive.

Designed for close listening and human connection, this program invites audiences not simply to hear Russian music, but to experience its atmosphere: longing, warmth, beauty, and soul.


Historical context

The Russian romance tradition emerged in the 19th century as an intimate form of sung poetry, often performed in salons and private gatherings rather than large concert halls. Unlike opera, these songs emphasized emotional nuance, introspection, and direct human connection.

Composers, whose music is included in the program, transformed poetry into deeply personal musical expression, creating works that continue to resonate across cultures and generations.

This program draws inspiration from that salon tradition while embracing a more contemporary and personal approach — blending classical repertoire, storytelling, and poetic atmosphere into an intimate concert experience.


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