Who’s playing: Group “Ivanushki International”
What’s playing: Program “Remember everything!”
Why go: “Ivanushki International” is the oldest boy band in Russia, but the creative activity of its members and producer Igor Matvienko is still high. Once upon a time they raised the bar for the quality of domestic pop music to hitherto unknown heights and tenaciously hold this bar to this day. It is not surprising that the popularity of “Ivanushki” has not waned over the years, and two consecutive concerts in the huge “Live Arena” are the best proof of this. Andrey Grigoriev-Appolonov, Kirill Andreev and Kirill Turichenko will present the “Remember Everything!” program there, and there really is something to remember: “Clouds”, “Poplar Down”, dozens of other super hits, as well as completely new songs. The “boy” group and its fans have matured, but they still have something to say to each other.
Where, when, how much: “Live Arena”; November 30 and December 1; 2,000 – 16,000 rub.
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Who’s playing: Baccara, No Mercy, Ottawan, Mr. President, FR David, Valery Syutkin, Larisa Dolina, Alexander Buinov, Lev Leshchenko, Natalya Senchukova, Marina Khlebnikova, Kai Metov, “Russian Size”, REFLEX, etc.
What’s playing: Festival “Legends of Retro FM-2024”.
Why go: For over two decades, Retro FM has heard the voices of pop stars from different years, and once a year this fountain of melodies and rhythms is crowned with a grandiose show. The festival of pop fans of the 70s, 80s and 90s will once again bring together people’s favorites – from Baccara and Ottawan to Larisa Dolina and Kai Metov – at the largest concert venues in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Artists who will perform at the Legends of Retro FM festival for the first time have also been announced. The public is promised the most advanced light and sound, the latest special effects, original scenography, non-stop dancing and an unforgettable experience. There will be a few more surprises, but they have not been revealed yet. The festival organizers are preparing to surprise listeners, and there is every reason to believe them.
Where, when, how much: Ice Palace (St. Petersburg); November 29; VTB Arena (Moscow); November 30; 4,000 – 11,000 rub.
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Who’s playing: Alena Apina.
What’s playing: Big anniversary concert “Combination of the best songs and all the hits.”
Why go: A sweet girl from Saratov, who once conquered a huge country as part of the group “Combination,” could have been singing about a plush skirt and “Knots” with “Electric Train” for decades to come. However, in recent years, Alena Apina has appeared much more often in secular news than in music news. The anniversary show in the Kremlin Palace is an occasion to remember old hits and present new ones. “At my concerts, people sing and dance, forget about problems and difficulties. This is important for me too. In recent years, I haven’t often treated myself and my fans to big concerts. I myself miss it. Live sound. A sea of common memories. The warmth of human communication . The time has come.” Time for cozy retro and rediscovery of the singer everyone knows.
Where, when, how much: State Kremlin Palace; November 26; 1,700 – 6,800 rub.
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Who’s playing: Central Concert Orchestra of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Moscow State Academic Chamber Choir, soloists Ekaterina Artemyeva, Andrey Lefler, Dmitry Chetvergov.
What’s playing: Dedication concert “Eduard Artemyev. The magic of cinema.”
Why go: Eduard Artemyev was called a classic of Soviet film music. This creative incarnation of the master will be presented at a concert on the eve of his birthday. A grandiose canvas, woven from beautiful melodies, will take viewers into the musical universe of Artemyev. The concert program includes the best that the maestro composed – from melodies from the films of such masters as Andrei Tarkovsky, Nikita Mikhalkov, Andron Konchalovsky to popular hits and music from modern TV series. Music that is recognizable from the first notes, understandable to everyone and loved by everyone.
Where, when, how much: Moscow International House of Music; November 26; 1,500 – 7,500 rub.
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Who’s playing: Valery Syutkin and Light Jazz.
What’s playing: Retro pop.
Why go: Valery Syutkin and rock and roll have been inseparable for decades. However, from time to time the former soloist of “Bravo”, and later the author of the hit “7 thousand above the ground,” falls into nostalgia for the USSR. And then he performs Soviet hits to the appropriate accompaniment, reproducing the atmosphere of Khrushchev’s “thaw” with captivating sincerity. Listening to the maestro’s stylish vocals and soulful performance (or even dancing in the aisle to “Moscow Windows Unquenchable Light”) is not an option for a nostalgic evening at the House of Music?
Where, when, how much: Moscow International House of Music; December 3; 2,500 – 12,000 rub.
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Who’s playing: Moscow Symphony Orchestra “Russian Philharmonic”, soloists Natalia Bystrova, Yulia Churakova, Edward Khacharyan, Dmitry Ermak. Special guests Arsene Mukendi and Marius Julian.
What’s playing: Hits of world musicals.
Why go: Despite formally belonging to the light genre, such musicals as “The Phantom of the Opera”, “Cats”, “Cabaret”, “Chicago”, “Mamma Mia!”, “Notre Dame de Paris”, “Romeo and Juliet” are real heavyweights . For decades they have not disappeared from the repertoire of theaters and musical groups, attracting more and more new fans. The project “Hits of World Musicals” with the participation of the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra and soloists of Russian productions allows you to look at the genre from a new angle, fill it with new emotions and give its fans new impressions.
Where, when, how much: Moscow International House of Music; November 30 (15.00 and 19.00); 2,000 – 5,500 rub.
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Who’s playing: Group “Bricks”.
What’s playing: rap rock, funk.
Why go: On December 1, the main domestic rap rocker of the country, Vasily Vasin, will celebrate his 52nd birthday and on this occasion will leave his native St. Petersburg and visit the capital with a festive concert. It is promised that Vasin and his already legendary group will perform “everything that is most beloved by listeners and the best – in their opinion.”
Where, when, how much: Club “16 tons”;December 1; 2,000 – 4,500 rub.
Source: rg.ru
