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Songs on the Edge of History: Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Sviridov
Art songs of Russian Composers
Add to my Calendar 11-04-2026 13:00 11-04-2026 15:00 36 Songs on the Edge of History: Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Sviridov A selection of Russian art songs exploring moments of historical rupture, spiritual searching and hope for renewal. The programme features songs by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and Sviridov (from the vocal poem Petersburg), performed by former soloists of the Mariinsky Theatre — Efim Zavalny (baritone) and Rebekka Magomedova (piano). The concert also includes the Fantasy for Piano by the Ukrainian composer Fyodor Akimenko and the finale of Prokofiev’s Piano Sonata No. 7. The performance lasts approximately one hour and takes place in an intimate chamber setting for around 50 listeners Pushkin House, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Pushkin House
5a Bloomsbury Square
Camden
London
WC1A 2TA
England
Tickets
Prices: 25£
Booking line: 07470142148
Book Tickets
Programme
Pyotr Tchaikovsky – 12 Romances, Op.60
Georgy Sviridov – Petersburg (vocal poem)
Sergei Rachmaninov – 15 Romances, Op.26
Sergei Rachmaninov – 6 Romances, Op.4
Sergey Prokofiev – Piano Sonata no.7 in B flat major 'Stalingrad', Op.83
Theodore Akimenko – Fantaisie, Op.26b
Performers
Efim Zavalny – baritone
Rebekka Magomedova – piano
Programme Note
A selection of Russian art songs exploring moments of historical rupture, spiritual searching and hope for renewal.
The programme features songs by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and Sviridov (from the vocal poem Petersburg), performed by former soloists of the Mariinsky Theatre — Efim Zavalny (baritone) and Rebekka Magomedova (piano). The concert also includes the Fantasy for Piano by the Ukrainian composer Fyodor Akimenko and the finale of Prokofiev’s Piano Sonata No. 7.
The performance lasts approximately one hour and takes place in an intimate chamber setting for around 50 listeners
