"April intensive" The St. Petersburg House of Music is held in Crimea

The treasury of Russian musical masters has reopened its doors in Crimea. A series of unique workshops are currently taking place in a place literally saturated with art, where young talents are revealed. Each of them has devoted almost his entire life to music, and now it is important to improve the skill. They are assisted in this by renowned mentors who share their invaluable experience.

With the first rays of the sun, the sounds of music scatter over the southern coast of Crimea — it seems that world classics come to life here. In these places, the "Viennese Capriccio" by the Austrian composer Fritz Kreisler seems to play with new colors. It is not surprising, because this region cannot but inspire.

"I am always very happy to come here and admire these views. And when you can go down to the sea during breaks from classes, it's an incredible feeling," said Anastasia Gorodnina, a participant in the April Intensive master classes at the St. Petersburg House of Music.

Great artists, writers, and composers worked in Crimea, and now future stars of the music world have come here to hone their skills. The April Intensive of the higher performing courses of the St. Petersburg House of Music in a health resort built on the site of the estate of the imperial family gathered 20 young soloists. Under the guidance of renowned teachers, they analyze the most complex works.

Each instruction of Sergey Roldugin, People's Artist of the Russian Federation, artistic director of the St. Petersburg House of Music, has a special value. Under his leadership, the House of Music has nurtured many internationally recognized artists.

"This experience is confirmed by the achievements of our guys, because I'm not afraid to say a word, at the last Tchaikovsky competition, the House of Music received 10 laureates in all categories. No other organization, no other conservatory, college, or school has received even close to this. 10!", — said Roldugin.

All participants of the intensive course are once again preparing to become winners of prestigious international competitions. And with such efforts, the number of awards will undoubtedly only grow.

"Here, music sounds from everywhere during classes, and it doesn't stop during breaks. With the help of tools, real magic is created. And each of these musicians has the opportunity to show their talent and make themselves known," said Anastasia Kharchenko, a correspondent for Izvestia.

All of them did not get here by chance, each of them devoted almost his entire life to music.

"It's such a huge amount of work that I don't even know where to start, because I've been learning it since I was literally seven years old and I'm still learning it. That is why I am here now and studying with excellent teachers," said Emil Ildirekov, a participant in the April Intensive master classes at the St. Petersburg House of Music.

And teachers, in turn, see great potential in their students.

"Good guys, real guys. They get the opportunity to speak. It's incredible for an artist. In our conditions, what the House of Music does is simply unique," said Tatiana Berkul, violin teacher, professor at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation.

"The culmination of the April Intensive is a concert at the Vorontsov Palace. It has traditionally been held here. This is a truly beautiful and majestic event in every sense," Kharchenko said.

It is symbolic that it was here that the final chords of Rachmaninoff and Chaliapin's tours once sounded. Now new talents are being revealed within these walls. And most importantly, the viewer appreciates them.

"An incredible phenomenon is the combination of the splendor of our palace and the magnificent standard of the future, indeed, it is a treasure trove of Russian musical masters," said Alexander Balinichenko, director of the State Autonomous Cultural Institution of Crimea "Alupka Palace and Park Museum—Reserve".

There are still several days of intensive training ahead and a concert at the Oreanda health resort. And then there are even more musical victories.

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A week earlier, the winners of the VIII Constellation Competition for Young Musicians were awarded on the Black Sea coast. The strict jury was headed by Sergey Roldugin. He noted that participation in this competition is a serious step up the career ladder for performers. Alexander Bitter became the winner of the Constellation Grand Prix.