Denis Matsuev with friends. Denis Matsuev (piano). His friends and regular stage partners will also take part in the concert.

Denis Matsuev.

"Jazz among friends"

Denis MATSUEV (piano)

Andrey IVANOV (double bass)

Alexander ZINGER (drums)

Laureates of the television competition for young talents "Blue Bird"

June 14, 2017 legendary pianist Denis Matsuev and Russian jazz stars will perform on the stage of the State Kremlin Palace with a new concert program “Jazz among Friends”. Phenomenal mastery of the piano, dizzying jazz improvisations, unique combinations of rhythms and harmonies, extraordinary and unexpected duets and trios - all this will become the most striking cultural event of the season for residents of the capital.

Denis Matsuev’s concert will also be attended by his friends and regular stage partners: Andrey Ivanov – double bass and Alexander Zinger – drums, as well as laureates of the television competition for young talents “Blue Bird”.

The name of Denis Matsuev is inextricably linked with the traditions of the legendary Russian piano school, the constant quality of concert programs, the innovation of creative concepts and the depth of artistic interpretations. The musician's rapid ascent began in 1998 after his victory at the XI International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. Today Denis Matsuev is a welcome guest of the central concert halls of the world, an indispensable participant in the largest music festivals, and a permanent partner of the leading symphony orchestras of Russia, Europe, North America and Asian countries.

Despite the exceptional demand abroad, Denis Matsuev considers the development of philharmonic art in Russia his main priority and presents a significant proportion of his concert programs, especially premieres, in his homeland.

Among Denis Matsuev’s stage partners are world-famous orchestras from the USA (New York Philharmonic, Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles and Cincinnati symphony orchestras), Germany (orchestras of the Berlin Philharmonic, Bavarian Radio, Leipzig Gewandhaus, West German Radio), France (National Orchestra , the Orchester de Paris and the Philharmonic Orchestra of the French Radio), Great Britain (BBC Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic and Philharmonic Orchestras), as well as the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Mariinsky Theater Orchestra, Montreal Symphony Orchestra, La Scala Theater Orchestra, Vienna Symphony, etc.?

Close creative contacts connect Denis Matsuev with outstanding conductors of our time - such as Valery Gergiev, Yuri Temirkanov, Maris Jansons, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Masur, Paavo Jarvi, Antonio Pappano, Charles Duthoit, Alan Gilbert, Vladimir Fedoseev, Yuri Bashmet, Mikhail Pletnev, Yuri Simonov, Vladimir Spivakov and many others.

The musician takes part in world-famous festivals, including the Edinburgh Festival (UK), Festspielhaus Baden-Baden, Schleswig-Holstein and Rheingau (Germany), Ravinia and Hollywood Bowl (USA), Stars White Nights" in St. Petersburg (Russia) and a number of others. Denis Matsuev has been a soloist of the Moscow Philharmonic since 1995.

Denis Matsuev is an Honorary Professor at Moscow State University. He heads the Public Council under the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. Denis was honored to perform at the official Closing Ceremony of the XXII Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. UNESCO awarded Denis Matsuev the honorary title of “Goodwill Ambassador”.

Legendary pianist Denis Matsuev and Russian jazz stars will perform on the stage of the State Kremlin Palace with a new concert program “Jazz among Friends.” Phenomenal mastery of the piano, dizzying jazz improvisations, unique combinations of rhythms and harmonies, extraordinary and unexpected duets and trios - all this will become the most striking cultural event of the season for residents of the capital.

Denis Matsuev’s concert will also be attended by his friends and regular stage partners: Andrey Ivanov – double bass and Alexander Zinger – drums, as well as laureates of the television competition for young talents “Blue Bird”.

The name of Denis Matsuev is inextricably linked with the traditions of the legendary Russian piano school, the constant quality of concert programs, the innovation of creative concepts and the depth of artistic interpretations. The musician's rapid ascent began in 1998 after his victory at the XI International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. Today Denis Matsuev is a welcome guest of the central concert halls of the world, an indispensable participant in the largest music festivals, and a permanent partner of the leading symphony orchestras of Russia, Europe, North America and Asian countries.

Despite the exceptional demand abroad, Denis Matsuev considers the development of philharmonic art in Russia his main priority and presents a significant proportion of his concert programs, especially premieres, in his homeland.

Among Denis Matsuev’s stage partners are world-famous orchestras from the USA (New York Philharmonic, Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles and Cincinnati symphony orchestras), Germany (orchestras of the Berlin Philharmonic, Bavarian Radio, Leipzig Gewandhaus, West German Radio), France (National Orchestra , the Orchester de Paris and the Philharmonic Orchestra of the French Radio), Great Britain (BBC Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic and Philharmonic Orchestras), as well as the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Mariinsky Theater Orchestra, Montreal Symphony Orchestra, La Scala Theater Orchestra, Vienna Symphony, etc.?

Close creative contacts connect Denis Matsuev with outstanding conductors of our time - such as Valery Gergiev, Yuri Temirkanov, Maris Jansons, Zubin Mehta, Kurt Masur, Paavo Jarvi, Antonio Pappano, Charles Duthoit, Alan Gilbert, Vladimir Fedoseev, Yuri Bashmet, Mikhail Pletnev, Yuri Simonov, Vladimir Spivakov and many others.

The musician takes part in world-famous festivals, including the Edinburgh Festival (UK), Festspielhaus Baden-Baden, Schleswig-Holstein and Rheingau (Germany), Ravinia and Hollywood Bowl (USA), Stars White Nights" in St. Petersburg (Russia) and a number of others. Denis Matsuev has been a soloist of the Moscow Philharmonic since 1995.

Denis Matsuev is an Honorary Professor at Moscow State University. He heads the Public Council under the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. Denis was honored to perform at the official Closing Ceremony of the XXII Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. UNESCO awarded Denis Matsuev the honorary title of “Goodwill Ambassador”.

At the Oktyabrsky Concert Hall he will present the audience-favorite program “Jazz with Friends.” In St. Petersburg, the international capital of jazz in 2018, the famous pianist pays tribute to this type of musical art, for the first time in this concert jazz works by Denis Matsuev himself will be performed.

His friends and regular stage partners will also take part in the concert:

• Andrey Ivanov (double bass) and Alexander Zinger (drums),
• laureates of the television competition for young talents “Blue Bird”: Sofia Tyurina (saxophone), Sofia Kurlovich (piano), Matvey Blumin (violin), Daniil Gulevich (drums).

Participation in the jury of this project was for Denis Matsuev, as he admitted, a real revelation.

This is an amazing generation, they are real jazzmen who understand what jazz is at the age of nine! Of course, some of their improvisations are “scheduled,” but there is no discount for age. At rehearsals, the guys had no less witty ideas about this than we did; they are equal participants in this concert. In general, these are amazing musicians who are growing by leaps and bounds.

Jazz with friends

For Matsuev, jazz concerts are an opportunity to indulge in breathtaking improvisations and act out on stage, as well as once again demonstrate his phenomenal mastery of the piano. As critics have repeatedly emphasized, even in the most complex works, Matsuev’s fantastic articulation is surprisingly combined with the finest nuances, crushing confidence and crystal purity. This is, first of all, lively and warm communication between the musician and the public, this is a special atmosphere of improvisation and joint creativity. The program of the St. Petersburg jazz concert includes compositions by Gershwin, Ellington, Grieg, and Tchaikovsky.

This is not a jazz concert in the strict sense of the word, - says Denis Matsuev.- This is rather our dedication to this great art, an offering to it, if you like. In relation to jazz, some people have an element of frivolity. I would like to emphasize that jazz is on the same high level as classical music. Jazz also has a place in classical music: I mean improvisation without changing notes. Improvisation in classical music is the main reason for my appearance on stage. I won’t lie, I’ve been improvising since childhood. I know how to hold a square, I know how to swing. But our concert on December 5 is jazz with classical hands, let’s say, improvisation on classical themes.

Denis Matsuev is a world-famous pianist, a welcome guest at the best concert halls in the world, playing at least 250 concerts a year, an indispensable participant in major music festivals, and a permanent partner of leading symphony orchestras in Russia, Europe, North America and Asian countries. Despite the exceptional demand abroad, Denis Matsuev considers the development of philharmonic art in Russia his main priority and presents a significant proportion of his concert programs, especially premieres, in his homeland.

On December 5 in St. Petersburg, the legendary pianist Denis Matsuev will present his audience-favorite program “Jazz among Friends” at the Oktyabrsky Concert Hall. In St. Petersburg, the international capital of jazz in 2018, the famous pianist pays tribute to this type of musical art, for the first time in this concert jazz works by Denis Matsuev himself will be performed.

The concert will also be attended by his friends and regular stage partners: Andrei Ivanov (double bass) and Alexander Zinger (drums) and laureates of the television competition for young talents “Blue Bird”: Sofia Tyurina (saxophone), Sofia Kurlovich (piano), Matvey Blumin ( violin), Daniil Gulevich (drums). Participation in the jury of this project was for Denis Matsuev, as he admitted, a real revelation.

‑ This is an amazing generation, here they are - real jazzmen who understand what jazz is - at the age of nine! Of course, some of their improvisations are “scheduled,” but there is no discount for age. At rehearsals, the guys had no less witty ideas about this than we did; they are equal participants in this concert. In general, these are amazing musicians who are growing by leaps and bounds.

For Matsuev, jazz concerts are an opportunity to indulge in dizzying improvisations and act out on stage, as well as once again demonstrate his phenomenal mastery of the piano. As critics have repeatedly emphasized, even in the most complex works, Matsuev’s fantastic articulation is surprisingly combined with the finest nuances, crushing confidence and crystal purity. This is, first of all, lively and warm communication between the musician and the public, this is a special atmosphere of improvisation and joint creativity. The program of the St. Petersburg jazz concert includes compositions by Gershwin, Ellington, Grieg, and Tchaikovsky.

- This is not a jazz concert in the strict sense of the word., says Denis Matsuev. - It is rather our dedication to this great art, an offering to it, if you will. In relation to jazz, some people have an element of frivolity. I would like to emphasize that jazz is on the same high level as classical music. Jazz also has a place in classical music: I mean improvisation without changing notes. Improvisation in classical music is the main reason for my appearance on stage. I won’t lie, I’ve been improvising since childhood. I know how to hold a square, I know how to swing. But our concert on December 5 is jazz with classical hands, let’s say, improvisation on classical themes.

Today Denis Matsuev is a world-famous pianist, a welcome guest of the best concert halls in the world, playing at least 250 concerts a year, an indispensable participant in the largest music festivals, and a permanent partner of the leading symphony orchestras of Russia, Europe, North America and Asian countries. Despite the exceptional demand abroad, Denis Matsuev considers the development of philharmonic art in Russia his main priority and presents a significant proportion of his concert programs, especially premieres, in his homeland.

Starts at 19:00
Ticket price: 1500 - 7000 rubles
Age limit - 6+