The corridors of the Russian Embassy resonated with the harmonies of baritone, soprano, and piano, as chamber concert of opera music was held to commemorate the 78th anniversary of India-Russia diplomatic ties. The embassy hosted the concert to showcase emerging talents from Russia. It was a part of the Rising Stars initiative, organised by the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory jointly with the Russian Foreign Ministry and the Russkiy Mir Foundation.
A minute of silence was observed to pay tribute to the Pahalgam terror attack victims
Baritone Mikhail Loginov and soprano Karina Khovalg
Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov
Xu Feihong, Chinese Ambassador
The evening commenced with a tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror at tacks. After that, Mikhail Loginov (baritone), Karina Khovalyg (soprano), and Stanislav Chernukhin (pianist) – students of the Con servatory – presented classical operatic works by both Russian and international composers, along with wartime songs.
The concert was hosted to showcase emerging talents from Russia
Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Alipov said, “We are happy to be a part of introducing Russian culture in India, and through such events, we hope to bring our traditions closer to you. This musical evening was dedicated to 78 years of diplomatic relations between our nations.”
