This Saturday, June 1, the Military Bands in the City Parks welcomed another team of
Led by Colonel Grigoriy Sokolov, the young musicians embedded in their concert program pieces composed primarily by Russian authors, seeking to show the richness and multifaceted nature of Russia’s music culture.
They performed the traditional Russian March, and classical Sviridov’s Waltz that was created to illustrate The Blizzard, a story written by Alexander Pushkin.
Joining the ensemble, one of the most renowned Russian solo saxophones, Veniamin Myasoedov, wowed the audience with his artistry, performing the charming Sydney Bechet’s Petite Fleur and sparkling
To finish strong, the Cadet Band wrapped up the first summer Military Bands in the City Parks concert with Runov’s Metropolitan March to the visitors standing ovation.
“This time we’ve carefully selected a plethora of popular and widely known compositions as it’s very important for the audiences to have the notion of what is being performed. Thus, they get involved, engaged, and moved by the music. To my mind, performing outdoors, in parks and gardens, is a unique experience accompanied by particularly joyful vibes”, shared Colonel Grigoriy Sokolov, the Bandmaster.
With the ongoing support of the Russian Ministry of Defense, the Organizing Committee of the Spasskaya Tower International Military Tattoo continues its efforts to revive one of the most charming traditions of the past, with military bands performing in parks and gardens, streets and alleys, and other iconic spots in Moscow and its environs.
Throughout the summer, enchanting wind melodies will engulf parks and gardens in Moscow and its environs, paving the way for the Sixteenth Spasskaya Tower International Military Tattoo that will unfold on Red Square from August 23 to September 1.
