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Music4U Ühing organises musical events in Estonia. It was created with the purpose of full immersion into music: you get both emotional and intellectual enjoyment thanks to professional musicians and host of the evening.
While performing on stage, I have noticed that people are more responsive and grateful, if you help them understand the message behind the music and words. They even come up to you to give special thanks for the explanation of foreign words or introduction in an opera script, where they can vividly imagine this or that aria – and understand why it was sung…
So I invited professional singers, pianists and actors to make the real joy happen. And it happened! Amazingly, people from various social backgrounds, like builders, cooks, teachers, musicians, journalists and others – all admitted how penetrating the story becomes, how close classical music becomes – even such music, as Rachmaninov romances, which has always been believed as music for a narrow group of people…
Now people are asking for more events like this. And I am really grateful to my dedicated team who has supported me in time of uncertainty, probes, doubts, who has helped create this spiritual magic of musical immersion.
Elena Bebekh
Founder of Music4U Ühing
Elena graduated with honors from Moscow Pedagogical University in 2013 with a Master’s degree in “Classical Singing”.
She is a diploma holder and laureate of international competitions:
- Winner of the vocal competition “Sõprus 2020,” dedicated to Georg Ots, in category 23+, Tallinn, 2020.
- “International Forum of Opera Music” in Moscow, 2015.
- “Musica Classica” classical music festival-competition, in Ruza, 2011.
She performed the role of Snegurochka (Snow Maiden) in V.l. Ignatov’s children’s opera “Winter Tale” in 2022/23 seasons.
She has been a soloist with the Russian Philharmonic Society since 2016.
She graduated from the Philological Faculty of Moscow State University (Moscow), Master’s degree in Romance-Germanic philology. A few years later got a Master in Academic singing, in Pedagogical Moscow University, Faculty of Music.
She actively performs in concerts, organises concert and educational events, and works as a vocal and English language teacher as well as a marketer.
Elena Bebekh
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Next concerts
“Spanish FIESTA”:
3 May 2026 in Tallinn Mustpeade House at 17
Concert "Spanish FIESTA"
Would like to be in sunny Spain in no time? Easy! We will plunge into the sunny ardent world of Spanish music and dance, accompanied by the beats of castanets and heels! You will hear arrangements of old Spanish folk songs, romances, and arias from famous zarzuelas, and discover what the Spanish people sang and sing about, what makes them cry, and what brings them joy.
Special guest of the evening: flamenco guitar player – Grigori Rubanov.
Let’s light it up in Spanish style!
Special guest of the evening: Grigori Rubanov. 🎸
Programme
. “The Four Muleteers” – Los cuatro muleros
arranged by Manuel de Falla y Matheu (1876–1946) with lyrics by Federico García Lorca.
This is a traditional Andalusian folk song, rich in regional color. The piano accompaniment vividly evokes the feeling of riding in a cart over uneven ground — a brilliant musical touch that brings the landscape to life.
“Con amores, la mi madre”
This song is a tender address to a mother — to her boundless love that soothes all things, including the sorrow of her daughter’s lost love.
The lyrics are based on a poem by Juan de Anchieta, a Basque poet of the 15th century and one of the early figures of Spanish Renaissance music. The piano accompaniment gently evokes the rocking motion of a chair, reinforcing the song’s mood of warmth and quiet solace.
“Seven Spanish Folksongs” by Manuel de Falla
In this celebrated song cycle, Manuel de Falla showcases the rich musical heritage of Spain, drawing on folk traditions from different regions. Each song represents a distinct genre and style, offering a colorful glimpse into the country’s cultural diversity.
The cycle originated from a request by a singer from Málaga, who asked the composer to suggest some pieces for a recital. Inspired by several traditional melodies, Falla decided to arrange them for voice and piano, giving them new life through his refined musical language.
“The Moorish Shawl” – El Paño Moruno by Manuel de Falla
It’s unclear what truly stirs in the heart of the young woman singing this song — she speaks of a shawl ruined by a stain and therefore sold for a lower price. Is she really talking about the shawl, or is there a hidden sorrow beneath her words?
The melody is fast-paced, with a rapid vocal line. The accompaniment remains bright and sunlit, almost dance-like — it’s hard to believe such emotional complexity hides beneath such lively music.
This piece is performed in combination with a flamenco-inspired dance by Claudia Ševtčenko. The traditional Spanish form blends song and dance, where the singer and dancer seem to converse with one another — a vivid dialogue of rhythm and expression.
“Del cabello más sutil” arranged by Fernando Obradors
This exquisite song, based on an old Spanish folk melody, is one of the most beautiful and tender moments of the evening.
It is a delicate expression of love — intimate, poetic, and full of longing.
“I will make a chain from the finest strands of your hair so that you stay close to me… I wish I could be your cup, so that each time you drink, you would kiss me.”
Obradors’ elegant setting allows the gentle intensity of the words to shine through, capturing the quiet passion of a lover’s whisper.
“I come from Spain” – De España vengo
Aria from the zarzuela El niño judío (1918) by Pablo Luna
This aria has become more famous than the zarzuela it comes from — El niño judío (The Jewish Boy) by Spanish composer Pablo Luna. In the story, the characters travel to India in search of the heroine’s parents. When the Raja asks where she is from, she proudly responds: “I come from Spain.”
What follows is a vibrant, passionate declaration of identity and spirit. She sings of being a Manola from Madrid — a traditional figure known for distinctive dress, fiery temperament, and unshakable pride.
Naturally, the aria speaks of love — love compared to a fire so intense that a tower bell sounds the alarm. But also of sorrow: the gypsy she adores doesn’t love her back — just because her eyes are brown. But still, she sings with pride: I am from Spain!
The performance is accompanied by the lively sound of castanets, adding color and rhythm to this joyful, bittersweet piece.
“Carceleras” from the zarzuela Las hijas del Zebedeo (1895) by Ruperto Chapí
In this spirited aria, the heroine of the zarzuela The Daughters of Zebedee proudly sings of her beloved. Though many women admire him, he pays them no attention — his heart belongs only to her.
She delights in his affection: he showers her with flowers, whispers sweet words, and gives her looks so intense that she melts like jelly.
“Carceleras” is one of the most famous soprano arias in the zarzuela repertoire — full of fiery charm, rhythm, and irresistible southern flair.
“Chiquitita la novia” – The Little Bride. by Fernando Obradors
This lively song bursts with the fiery rhythms of flamenco and the playful spirit of Spanish folk music. The lyrics are drawn from a traditional folk song collection, full of wit and charm:
“A little bride, a little groom,
a little hall and a little bedroom —
so I’ll need a little bed… and a mosquito net!”
You can even hear the buzzing of a tiny mosquito in the music — a cheeky intruder, pestering everyone, including the newlyweds!
Obradors turns this humorous scene into a vibrant musical moment, rich with Spanish color and rhythm.
Participants
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Elena Bebekh, soprano and host of the evening (in Russian).
Elena graduated with honors from the Moscow Pedagogical University in 2013 with a Master’s degree in “Classical Singing”.
She is a diploma holder and laureate of international competitions:
- Winner of the vocal competition “Sõprus 2020,” dedicated to Georg Ots, in category 23+, Tallinn, 2020.
- “International Forum of Opera Music” in Moscow, 2015.
- “Musica Classica” classical music festival-competition, in Ruza, 2011.
She performed the role of Snegurochka (Snow Maiden) in V.l. Ignatov’s children’s opera “Winter Tale” in 2022/23 seasons.
She has been a soloist with the Russian Philharmonic Society since 2016.
She graduated from the Philology Faculty of Moscow State University (Moscow) in 1999, Master’s degree in Romance-Germanic philology.
She actively performs in concerts, organises concert and educational events, and works as a vocal and English language teacher as well as a marketer.
Mari Visnapuumägi, pianist
Pianist is talented Mari Visnapuumägi ,
graduated from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EMTA) with a master’s degree in vocal chamber music and accompaniment, earning Cum Laude in 2018 under the guidance of Professor Helin Kapten. She also received a master’s degree in piano performance in 2016 under Lauri Väinmaa.
As an accompanist, she worked at EMTA in 2017 in Raivo and Mihkel Peäske’s flute classes, at Hanna-Liina Võsa Music School from 2016-2021, and has been working at Pärnu Järvi Academy since 2018, and as a choir accompanist and orchestra pianist at the German-Scandinavian Music Week in Scheersberg since 2016. She is also involved in the organizational team of the Pärnu Music Festival and the Estonian Festival Orchestra.
In 2022, she recorded Joosep Trumm’s solo album “24 Colorful Preludes for Piano.”
Mari is also active as a teacher in both classical piano and free accompaniment, and since 2022 she has run her own piano studio in the Old Town.
Claudia Shevtchenko, flamenco
Claudia will demontrsate ardent flamenco dancing! Claudia graduated in 1986 from Tallinn Pedagogical University (Faculty of Culture and Education) with a degree in stage direction, earning the qualification of a cultural educator and amateur theatre director. Her instructors included Inna Taarna, Rudolf Allabert, Härmo Saarm, among others.
From 1988 to 1991, she studied dance leadership and choreography at the Further Education School for Cultural Workers.
Claudia has studied flamenco in Granada, Seville, Helsinki, Jerez, and other cities.
In 1990, Claudia Shevtchenko introduced flamenco dance to Estonia and became the first flamenco dance teacher in the country.
In 2004, she won the Grand Prix in the solo dance category in the Show Dance competition.
From 2005 to 2007, she created and performed in the concert production “Inspired by Carmen” alongside soprano Helen Lokuta (soloist of the Estonian National Opera) and pianist Ralf Taal. Claudia served as the choreographer and also performed as a dancer.
She has taught flamenco in Estonia, Latvia, Finland, and Belgium, and has performed in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Siberia, Finland, Sweden, Belgium, and Cyprus.
Grigori Rubanov is a talented flamenco guitarist from a musical family who, with his technical skill and soulful performance, sometimes surpasses even some Spanish guitarists. His father played the trombone in the Narva Symphony Orchestra and in various jazz ensembles, while his mother was a well-known jazz singer.
Grigori graduated from the Narva Music School with a degree in guitar and studied flamenco guitar in Spain with various teachers. He has collaborated with well-known Estonian and Spanish musicians and has also performed several times as a guest musician with the Narva Symphony Orchestra.
At the concert, he will perform his own flamenco compositions, arrangements, as well as traditional flamenco music.
Spanish FIESTA! 💃🏽🪭
Our special guest of the evening is marvellous flamenco dancer – Claudia ! 💃🏽
🪭 How can FIESTA do without flamenco or sevillanas flame? see also how we are getting that ready – for the moment it is just a draft, but be sure we like to prepare well!
💃🏽🪭 Do not miss! 😉
Past concerts
“Spanish FIESTA”:
30 May 25 in Narva Rugodiv
Concert "Spanish FIESTA"
Would like to be in sunny Spain in no time? Easy! We will immerse ourselves in the world of Spanish vocal and instrumental music, accompanied by the beats of castanets and heels in a whirlwind of incredible Spanish rhythms! You will hear arrangements of old Spanish folk songs, romances, and arias from famous zarzuelas, and discover what the Spanish people sang and sing about, what makes them cry, and what brings them joy.
Special guest of the evening: flamenco choreographer and dancer Maria Rääk.
Let’s light it up in Spanish style!
Participants:
Elena Bebekh, soprano. Elena graduated with honors from the Moscow Pedagogical University in 2013 with a Master’s degree in “Classical Singing”.
She is a diploma holder and laureate of international competitions:
-Winner of the vocal competition “Sõprus 2020,” dedicated to Georg Ots, in category 23+, Tallinn, 2020.
-“International Forum of Opera Music” in Moscow, 2015.
-“Musica Classica” classical music festival-competition, in Ruza, 2011.
She performed the role of Snegurochka (Snow Maiden) in V.l. Ignatov’s children’s opera “Winter Tale” in 2022/23 seasons.
She has been a soloist with the Russian Philharmonic Society since 2016.
She graduated from the Philology Faculty of Moscow State University (Moscow) in 1999, Master’s degree in Romance-Germanic philology.
She has actively performed in concerts, organised concert and educational events, and works as a vocal and English language teacher as well as a marketer, web designer and promoter.
Pianist is talented Mari Visnapuumägi ,
graduated from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre (EMTA) with a master’s degree in vocal chamber music and accompaniment, earning Cum Laude in 2018 under the guidance of Professor Helin Kapten. She also received a master’s degree in piano performance in 2016 under Lauri Väinmaa.
As an accompanist, she worked at EMTA in 2017 in Raivo and Mihkel Peäske’s flute classes, at Hanna-Liina Võsa Music School from 2016-2021, and has been working at Pärnu Järvi Academy since 2018, and as a choir accompanist and orchestra pianist at the German-Scandinavian Music Week in Scheersberg since 2016. She is also involved in the organizational team of the Pärnu Music Festival and the Estonian Festival Orchestra.
In 2022, she recorded Joosep Trumm’s solo album “24 Colorful Preludes for Piano.”
Mari is also active as a teacher in both classical piano and free accompaniment, and since 2022 she has run her own piano studio in the Old Town.
Maria Rääk – Maria graduated Tallinn University, the department of choreography, professor Mait Agu’s course (choreographer, dancer, dance teacher), studied flamenco in Amor de Dios flamenco academy in Madrid (AEF and Eesti Kultuurkapital grants) and in other dance studios in Seville and Jerez.
Maria discovered flamenco while learning Spanish language (started learning the language at the age of 9; besides dance Maria worked as a teacher of Spanish language, translator and guide).
Maria taught and performed flamenco in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Germany and Spain. Since 2001 she has been closely cooperating with the principal dancer and choreographer of Ballet Flamenco de Madrid Ivan Gallego.
Feedback from FIESTA (Hopner, Tallinn)
“Secrets of French Romanticism”:
20 May in Narva Town Hall
Testimonials from our French concerts (Narva and Pärnu)
Feedback from our FRENCH CONCERT
(Tartu and Tallinn)
Past concerts: 11 February 2025. Tallinn Hopner House
Concert "Secrets of French Romanticism"
In 2025 we invite you to a musical evening dedicated to the masterpieces of French classical music from the Romantic period. The concerts will take place:
February 11 in Tallinn (Hopner House)
📜 Program: Bizet, Saint-Saëns, Debussy, Fauré, Delibes, and other great composers. Expect to hear iconic works such as the Habanera from Bizet’s opera Carmen, the duet from Lakmé, Delibes’ Spanish Bolero, and the exquisite romances of Gabriel Fauré, brimming with poetry and emotion.
🎙 Evening host Anleena Liivango will unveil the secrets of this golden era of French music, sharing insights and helping you feel how modern and relatable this music remains today.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of music and discover the Secrets of French Romanticism! 🎶
PS. Our French concert received support from the Pärnu City Government in 2023 and is now backed by Kultuurkapital for the 2025 performances.
Concert participants:
Elena Bebekh, soprano. Elena graduated with honors from the Moscow Pedagogical University in 2013 with a Master’s degree in “Classical Singing”.
She is a diploma holder and laureate of international competitions:
-Winner of the vocal competition “Sõprus 2020,” dedicated to Georg Ots, in category 23+, Tallinn, 2020.
-“International Forum of Opera Music” in Moscow, 2015.
-“Musica Classica” classical music festival-competition, in Ruza, 2011.
She performed the role of Snegurochka (Snow Maiden) in V.l. Ignatov’s children’s opera “Winter Tale” in 2022/23 seasons.
She has been a soloist with the Russian Philharmonic Society since 2016.
She graduated from the Philology Faculty of Moscow State University (Moscow) in 1999, Master’s degree in Romance-Germanic philology.
She has actively performed in concerts, organised concert and educational events, and works as a vocal and English language teacher as well as a marketer, web designer and promoter.
Zhenya Hovsepyan, mezzo-soprano
Zhenya graduated with honors from the Faculty of Academic Singing at the Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan in 2006, under the guidance of the world-renowned soprano, Goar Gasparyan.
From 2003 to 2007, she was a soloist with the quartet “Sanctus” and Yerevan State Opera Studio. She sang in the State Opera Choir of the Estonia Theatre, as well as in the Estonian Concert Choir (Eesti Kontsert).
Since 2009 she has been a soloist with the Russian Philharmonic Society in Estonia. She is a soloist in the vocal ensemble “Rejoice.
Since 2012, she has participated in the annual Savonlinna Opera Festival in Finland. In Estonia, she has performed solos in numerous prestigious projects, including premieres of works by Ilarion Alfeev and Vsevolod Pozdeyev.
She has performed in significant concerts in Estonia, Armenia, China, Finland, Russia, the Baltic States, and Georgia.
Since 2005 Zhenya has also worked as a vocal coach and a teacher of music theory.
Pianist is talented Ave Wagner,
Ave graduated from the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre with a degree in piano under Prof. Ivari Ilja and obtained a master’s degree in accompaniment under the guidance of Prof. Helin Kapten. As part of her master’s program, she honed her skills for two years in the accompaniment department of the Lyon Higher Conservatory under Prof. Monique Mathon and Prof. Michel Tranchant, focusing primarily on French vocal music and opera.
From 2000 to 2004, she worked at the Lyon National Opera. In 2001, Ave began teaching accompaniment and vocal ensemble at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, where she continues to work as a senior lecturer in accompaniment and opera studio.
In 2004–2005, she served as an assistant to Jaakko Ryhänen, head of the vocal department, and as répétiteur for his vocal class. From 2008 to 2015, she taught French mélodie as part of the “Knowledge of Styles” course.
Simultaneously, from 2004 to 2019, Ave was a vocal coach and répétiteur at the Geneva Higher Conservatory and an assistant to renowned conductor and contralto Nathalie Stutzmann. She has accompanied singers at various international vocal competitions and collaborated with prominent conductors such as Yuri Temirkanov, Iván Fischer, William Christie, and Estonian conductors Vello Pähn, Eri Klas, Risto Joost, Erki Pehk, and Hirvo Surva.
She has also accompanied masterclasses of distinguished singers, including Patricia Petibon, Nathalie Stutzmann, Edda Moser, Teresa Berganza, Sergei Leiferkus, among others.
Since September 2023, Ave has also been working as a pianist-repetiteur at the Estonian National Opera.
Gallery
Our previous concert in Hopner House on 8 October 2023 proved to be successful. See below the article written by Toomas Kuter as well as feedback by our audience.
We are going to repeat it again in Tartu on 3 March. Please, welcome!
Last concert: 3 March 2024. Tartu University White Hall
Concert "Music beyond time. To Sergey Rachmaninov's 150-th anniversary"
The purpose of the concerts is to bring the best of vocal masterpieces of the outstanding composer S. Rachmaninov to the audience, as well as to give a short insight into the peculiarities of the creation of the demonstrated works and uneasy life of the Maestro.
In addition to the composer’s well-known romances, such as “Vocalise”, “Daisies”, “Dream” and others, arias from Rachmaninov’s operas will be performed (for example: “Aleko”, the diploma thesis for which the composer was awarded with a big gold medal).
Romances and opera masterpieces were performed by:
mezzo-soprano Zhenya Hovsepyan, an owner of a marvellous velvety timbre, an active participant of annual Savonlinna performances and various Estonian musical projects, experienced in singing leading parts like Snowqueen in opera “Snowqueen” by V.Ignatov, vocal coach, laureate of international competitions;
bass Stanislav Šeljahovski, a singer of RAM (State Academic Men’s Choir), active participant of annual Savonlinna performances and various Estonian musical projects, performer of Count part in Gounod opera “Romeo and Juliette” in 2019, of Sid in Puccini opera “La fanciulla del West” in 2018 in the Estonian state theatre “Estonia”, leading part of Father Frost (Santa Claus) in kid’s opera “Winter Tale” by V.Ignatov;
soprano Elena Bebekh, a participant of multiple Estonian musical festivals and projects, a prize-winner of vocal competition named after Georg Ots in 2020, leading part of Snowmaiden in kid’s opera “Winter Tale” by V. Ignatov.
Pianist is talented Anna Khachaturyan, a graduate from Erevan State Conservatoire and from Tallinn Music Academy, laureate in state and international competitions.
Testimonials
Article about our Rachmaninov concert in Hopner House on 8 October 2023, written by Toomas Kuter for Delfi and Pärnu Postimees
Toomas Kuter "Ajatu kontsert ajatust muusikast" (in Estonian)
Toomas Kuter, muusik ja kirjanik
8. oktoobril toimus Tallinna Hopneri Maja hubases ja hea akustikaga saalis muusikaline pärastlõuna, mis tutvustas kõikidele huvilistele ning kontserdikülastajatele helilooja Sergei Rahmaninovi vokaalloomingut. Olgu siinkohal märgitud, et 2023. aasta 1. aprillil möödus 150 aastat Rahmaninovi sünnist Venemaal Semjonovos, 28. märtsil aga 80 aastat tema surmast Beverly Hillsis Ameerika Ühendriikides.
Heliloominguga hakkas Rahmaninov varakult tegelema ning juba varajases noorukieas lõi ta nii mõnedki oma maailmakuulsatest šedöövritest, samas emigratsiooni-aastatel ei kirjutanud ta ühtegi romanssi. Just nõnda valgustas publikut kontserti juhtinud karismaatiline näitleja ja sõnaseadja Eduard Tee.
Romansside peenekoeline keel
Nii nagu Rahmaninovi muusikat saab pidada ning peabki pidama ajatuks (siinkohal pole tegu mitte ainult helilooja vokaalmuusikaga, vaid tema geniaalse loominguga laiemalt), kujunes ajatuks oaasiks keset argihallust ning kõikjal vohavat meedia poolt utreeritavat negatiivsust ka pühapäevane kontsert, mille korraldas MTÜ Music4U.
Poolteist tundi viibisid kontserdikülalised teises: filmidest, romaanidest ja inimese alateadvusest tuttavas maailmas, kus kehtisid väärtushinnangud, mis aastasadade vältel inimkonnal elujõulisena on aidanud püsida.
Romanss kui nähtus sai alguse Prantsusmaalt, hiljem liikusid romanssidega seonduvad muusikavormid mujale Euroopasse ja Venemaale. Romansse iseloomustab sügavatest, kirglikest, romantilistest ning aristokraatlikest tõekspidamistest kantud alatoon, mis romansi kui žanri suursuguseks muudab. See kehtib nii linnaromansside kui klassikaliste romansside puhul, mille heaks näiteks on Sergei Rahmaninovi looming.
Romansse esitada pole kerge. Romanss ei eelda ooperilauljale vajalikku suurt häält, küll aga eeldab ta sisemist intelligentsi ning peenekoelist muusikalist maitset. Enamik ooperilauljatest pole romansside esitamiseks võimelised, kuna siin ei mängi primaarset rolli hääle suurus, vaid esitatava tunnetus, sisu ning oskus mängida piano ning pianissimoga. Just piano kasutamine ettekandes näitab, kas tegu suure artisti või keskpärase õpipoisiga.
Missioonitunne ja nõtkekäeline kontsertmeister
Ühingu Music4U missioonitundest kantud kontsert jättis hea mulje, pakkudes mitmeid muusikalisi kõrghetki. Rahmaninovi romansse esitasid sopran Elena Bebekh, metsosopran Zhenya Hovsepyan ja bass-bariton Stanislav Šeljahhovski, neid saatis klaveril nõtkekäeline pianist-kontsertmeister Anna Khachaturyan.
Temast (Anna Khachaturyan) alustakski. Rahmaninovi romansiloomingus on klaverisaatel täita oluline roll, tema loomingus moodustavad hääl ning saateinstrument klaver monoliitse terviku, olles teineteisest lahutamatud ning tuues just taolisel moel kuulajani helilooja mõtte ning tema nootitesse kätketud sisu.
Seetõttu on solisti ning kontsertmeistri ansambel olulisim, mis romansikontserdi puhul kujundab vundamendi, millele saab üles ehitada professionaalse ja kvaliteetse sisu.
Anna Khachaturyan on solisti jälgiv, tähelepanelik partner, kes kindlalt teeb kaasa solisti poolt kujundatud fraasinihked, fermaadid ja tempo-variatsioonid. Kohati ületab ta solisti, olles nii mõnegi pala puhul muusikaliselt tundlikum ning dünaamikasse süüvivam. Hopneri Maja kontserdil oli pianist Anna Khachaturyan see, kes tagas romansside esituseks vajaliku, ilma milleta romanss nähtusena mõtte kaotab.
Tänu Khachaturyani oskusele romansimuusikat selle parimaid traditsioone järgides esitada said suurepärase raamistuse pea kõik ettekantud romansid.
Siinkohal oli hea tõdeda, et veel on säilinud lavakultuur, mis kunagi saatis kõrgtasemel kontserte. Väike, kuid oluline nüanss: uue solisti saabudes tõusis kontsertmeister Khachaturyan alati püsti. Tänapäevastel kontsertitel meie kultuuriareaalis kohtab sellist etiketist kinnipidamist harva.
Tugev solistide kooslus
Sopran Elena Bebekhi hääl kõlas eriti kaunilt piano lõikudes ning pianot nõudvate nn pika hingamise fraaside esitusel, sama võib öelda ka metsosopran Zhenya Hovsepyani kohta, kelle piano puhul pääses esile tema metso isikupärane ja kaunis tämber.
Sopran Bebekhile Rahmaninovi romansid sobivad, helilooja üks tuntumaid ja armastatumaid romansse „Kevadised veed”, millega kontsert lõpetati, andis tunnistust Bebekhi headest vokaalsetest võimetest. Tema fraas arenes ühtlaselt kuni kulminatsioonini ning moodustas kauni terviku selle vokaalset meisterlikkust nõudva romansi esitusel. Bebekhi lauldud Rahmaninovi „Vokaliis” tuli aga publkiku soovil kordamisele. Need mõlemad on efektsed romansid, mistõttu nende hea esituse puhul on edu artistidele ette kindlustatud. Minu jaoks kujunes Bebekhi parimaks ja ka kogu kontserdi üheks suurepäraseimaks numbriks romanss „Sirel”. Just selles, näiliselt lihtsas, kuid tegelikult suurt meisterlikkust nõudvas teoses tuli välja Bebekhi hääle kaunis piano, tema kantileensed fraasid ning sisu, mis ka kulminatsiooni puhul jäi raamidesse, andes edasi helilooja mõtte ning olles kogu õhtu üks parimaid pärleid.
Zhenya Hovsepyani puhul kujunes taoliseks pärliks romanss „Salapärase öö vaikuses”. Hovsepyani hääl kõlab kaunilt kesk- ja madalas registris, olles pärajal määral sonoorne ning sensuaalne, selline, mis kuulajale mõju avaldab.
Bass-bariton Stanislav Šeljahhovski alustas kogu kontserti romansiga „Hommik”, mis oli õnnestunud ja stiilne algus ning muusikalises plaanis hästi ette kantud. Nauditavaks ning algsest ideest kantuks osutus ka romanss „On aeg!”. Šeljahhovski puhul võime rääkida heast vokaaltehnikast, mis lubab tal raskusteta hakkama saada nii mõnegi keerulise teosega, samuti kõikides registrites ühtlaselt kõlavast häälest.
Tallinnast Pärnusse
Pärastlõuna muutis informatiivseks ning arendavaks Eduard Tee, kelle kommentaarid esitatava kohta ilmestasid kontserdi, andes sellele uued alatoonid ning uue mõtte.
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