DELIVERING THE GREAT ART OF MIKAEL TARIVERDIEV to Cambridge

We are honoured to introduce:

Vera Tariverdieva
- The President of the Mikael Tariverdiev Charity Foundation.

Ekaterina Melnikova
- An incredible organist, one of the most outstanding musicians of nowadays (see reviews on: http://melnikovamusic.ru/ )
Graduated from Moscow Conservatory and Royal Academy of Music (London); she got many prestigious awards on competitions; Ekaterina is making transcriptions for organ, acting in documentary films; she has played with the most renowned musicians (Vladimir Fedoseev, Teodor Kourenzis, etc) in the most famous concert halls (Tchaikovsky Hall, Cologne Cathedral, Westminster Abby, etc).

coming with a special mission of
DELIVERING THE GREAT ART OF MIKAEL TARIVERDIEV to Cambridge

Mikael Tariverdiev – one of the most beloved Soviet composers, author of the film music, vocal and organ compositions.

WHEN: 25 & 26 October, 8pm

WHERE: Jesus College Chapel
Please find map on: http://conference.jesus.cam.ac.uk/maps/index.htm

The FIRST concert “Quo Vadis?” (25 October) is dedicated to the creativity of Mikael Tariverdiev.

One of the most profound and tremendous compositions in the whole history of Organ music will be performed: Tariverdiev’s organ Symphony “Chernobyl” — devoted to the unforgettable world catastrophy.
“This Catastrophy became significant for 20th Century. This was felt by Milael Tariverdiev and he conveyed this in his Symphony. It is not accidental that two Movements in Symphony entitled “Zona” and “Quo Vadis?” (“Where are you going?”)
Vera Tariverdieva
The full programme of that concert is available here.

PRE-CONCERT TALK by Vera Tariverdieva

The SECOND concert (26 October) is entitled “The popular music from the popular Movies.”

You will enjoy all the melodies adored by everybody, including Stanley Kubrick’s ‘Space Odyssey’, Eldar Ryazanov ‘Beregis’ avtomobilya’, ‘Games Bond’ movies; compositions by Borodin (amazing Polovetzian dance), Bach and Prokofiev (‘Ivan the Terrible’).

The full programme of that concert is available here.
In addition to producing the tragic feelings, organ can dance and swing and sing!

Do not miss this, otherwise “the history will not forget you.”

Entrance fee (on the door): 6 pounds CURS members
7 pounds concessions and CamRuss members
8 pounds all guests

With the cordially grateful to Mikael Tariverdiev Charity Foundation and to KD-avia Airlines for their support.

Special thanks to Dr. Jana Howlett, Fellow of Jesus College!

Followed by wine reception and friendly chat.