Held in honour of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, this concert opens the international ‘Russian Seasons’ project in Thailand with confident flair. Backed by the Government and Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, the initiative travels the world presenting Russian artistry in many forms, from theatre and film to visual culture and education. Tonight, music takes the lead. At the centre stands Denis Matsuev, whose virtuosity carries the programme across classical repertoire and jazz-leaning improvisation. Conductor Yuri Tkachenko guides a cast of soloists through bright turns such as Candide Overture and playful reworkings of Flight of the Bumblebee. Even Spain finds a place. The mood shifts easily, tradition brushing against spontaneity, offering Thai audiences a portrait of Russian sound that feels both polished and alive.
February 26. B800-3,000 via here. Thailand Cultural Centre, 7.30pm