A series of classical music recitals
On Wednesday, May 26th a series of exquisite concerts of classical music recitals is being launched in one of the most innovative places of Moscow – Brookes Moscow International IB School. This unique educational institution opened in 2018 by HRH Prince Michael of Kent is a part of an international educational corporation Brookes Education Group. The school building is located in a business-class residence Life, on the border of the Botanical garden, close to the metro and MCC stations.
A series of 5 concerts will take place in the school’s spacious Performance Hall equipped with the latest technology. The stars of world classical music take part in the concerts, including pianist Ekaterina Mechetina, singer Daria Davidova, violinist Graf Murzha and others. Artistic director of the series is Alexey Skanavi, famous Moscow pianist, host of author’s programs on radio stations “Silver Rain” and “Orpheus ”, a frequent guest of the“ Culture ”TV channel, etc.
Concerts are held on Wednesdays at a convenient evening time (beginning at 19:00), age limit 6+ (for children under 12 years old there is a 50% discount on tickets). Concert guests will not only be able to enjoy wonderful music, but will also have a unique chance to see a real “school of the future”, where children from around the world aged 2-18 years old study under the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Before the start of concerts and during intermissions, the delicious buffet from StarBrookes Cafe is open.
In order to ensure the safety of children and parents, tickets are only sold online, with prior registration. You can purchase tickets for any of the 5 concerts in the series using the links below. We ask you to understand that, due to the restrictions associated with the spread of coronavirus infection, the number of seats in the hall is limited, and we ask you to maintain a reasonable distance and other restrictions provided by law. For more information on the concerts, please ask a question by e-mail: askanavi@moscow.brookes.org
May 26 – IMPRESSIONS
Masterpieces of French music of the Impressionist era performed by Daria Davidova (soprano) and Alexey Skanavi (piano). Debussy, Ravel, Poulenc.
https://skanavi.timepad.ru/event/1630423/
June 2 – CHILDREN’S CORNER
Everything about children’s music. Alexey Skanavi plays and narrates. Schumann, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, etc.
https://skanavi.timepad.ru/event/1631406/
June 9 – MAGIC FLUTE
The best chamber music pieces for one of the most beautiful instruments. Elena Viner (flute), Alexey Skanavi (piano), Irina Shevtsova (cello). Beethoven, Weber.
https://skanavi.timepad.ru/event/1631831/
June 16 – ONE PIANO, FOUR HANDS
One of the most popular pianists of our time, Ekaterina Mechetina, will perform in an unusual role for herself – in a four-handed duo with Alexey Skanavi. Schubert, Grieg, Debussy, Ravel.
https://skanavi.timepad.ru/event/1631891/
June 23 – SCHUBERTIADE
Favorite songs by Franz Schubert, followed by the wonderful Trout Quintet for piano, violin, viola, cello and double bass. Khristina Zayfidi (soprano), Alexey Skanavi (piano), Graf Murzha (violin), Liubov Lazareva (viola), Irina Shevtsova (cello), Tamara Zhukova (double-bass).
