🇷🇺🇮🇳On 14–15 September, Mumbai hosted the tour of the Youth Chamber Orchestra of the D.D. Shostakovich Saint Petersburg Academic Philharmonia, conducted by Yaroslav Zaboyarkin. 📌The concerts at the Jamshed Bhabha Theatre (NCPA) featured a programme bringing together masterpieces of Russian and European classical music. Particular prominence was given to the works of Dmitri Shostakovich, including Five Pieces for Two Violins and Piano in an orchestral arrangement and Two Pieces for String Octet, Op. 11. The programme concluded with Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings in C major, Op. 48. ❗️Prior to the final concert, Consul General of Russia in Mumbai Ivan Fetisov addressed the audience. He emphasised that culture continues to be one of the most important and enduring links between Russia and India, and expressed his wishes for an inspiring evening filled with the beauty of music and the artistry of Russian performers. Ivan Fetisov noted that music has a unique ability to transcend linguistic and cultural boundaries, while encounters with Russian art leave a lasting impression in the hearts of audiences. ❤️The tour marked a historic milestone for the Saint Petersburg Philharmonia, as it was the first time in its 105-year history that one of its ensembles performed in India. The concerts in Mumbai made a valuable contribution to Russian-Indian cultural exchanges, offering Indian audiences an opportunity to discover the artistry and talent of a new generation of Russian musicians. #RussiaIndia #DruzhbaDosti