Music by Chopin and Rachmaninoff at the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy
On April 17, 2011 an awesome atmosphere concert «Oh, God hast the music, what wondrous sounds exist on Earth!» was held at the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy. Maestro Sergei Arkhangelsky, the soloist of the Moscow Pedagogical Philharmonic Society, played the well known works of great composers.
In the early evening the musician played Frederic Chopin’s etudes, mazurkas, nocturnes and waltzes, including the favorite «Waltz in C-sharp minor». The second part of the soiree was full of music by Sergei Rachmaninoff and Alexander Scriabin. The Maestro told interesting stories about those composers. For example, Sergei Arkhangelsky told that, as a young boy, Alexander Scriabin used to put a sheet of Chopin’s music under his pillow before going to bed. In the future the masterpieces of the Polish piano virtuoso played a crucial role in the work of Scriabin, and in his evolvement as a professional musician.
After the concert, all visitors to the museum noted a pleasant atmosphere of coziness that prevailed during the musical performances. From the beginning of the year, the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy hosted several classical music concerts, but this, according to the audience became very emotional, homely and truly chamber. Among the guests of the museum were also representatives of the All-Russian Invalid Society, who enjoy visiting the Museum events; they expressed their gratitude for the invitation.
Having played the last part of the Prelude in G Minor by S. Rachmaninoff, Sergei Arkhangelsky literally sank in applause, shouts of «bravo» and «Encore». The audience wouldn’t let the musician go, and fans of the maestro gave him a bouquet of flowers.
On request of the guests, Sergei Arkhangelsky played one more piece by Chopin, and only then went backstage. Alexander, one of the regular guests of the museum, gave the musician verses of his own composition, written especially for this evening.
An extraordinary concert, amazing music and the first really warm spring day — thus we will remember this Sunday in Sokolniki.
Sergei Arkhangelsky, soloist of the Moscow Pedagocial Philharmonic Society
The time fled in a fraction of a moment
Hearty applauses
Thanks with all heart