On November 8, the Myasnikov Mansion at 45 Vosstaniya Street in St. Petersburg will host a concert entitled “Farewell of the Birds: Saxophone and Piano.” The program features images of birds that have lived through centuries and different cultures: Saint-Saëns' swan, Piazzolla's angels, and the heavenly creatures from “The Garden of Love” by postmodern composer Jacob TV.
Three works by Japanese composers will occupy a special place:
- “Phoenix” by Re Noda - a monologue of a mythical bird rising from the ashes,
- Sonata “Fluffy Bird” by Takashi Yoshimatsu - a tremulous hymn to the soul seeking liberation,
- “Seagull” by Toshio Masima - music of a lonely bird flying over the boundless ocean, where silence and freedom can be heard in every sound.
So, “Farewell of the Birds” from the Myasnikov Mansion, and its interiors, where the concert from “ ACM” will take place.