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The concert attracted a large audience of both Russian and Vietnamese attendees. Many Vietnamese living and working in Russia came to enjoy the performance, expressing their pride and affirming the strong friendship between Vietnam and the Russian Federation.

The concert featured prominent and famous artists from Russia. Among them was Rashid Kalimullin, People's Artist of Russia and the Republic of Tatarstan, a composer with a unique creative personality and deep inner strength.

In recent years, Kalimullin has focused on symbolic locations in Russia, aiming to spark interest and highlight the beauty and cultural diversity of the country. He has won first prizes at international competitions in Germany and Austria and is the founder and leader of numerous international festivals and projects, including the "Gems of Russian and Vietnamese Music" project.

In his work "Moscow Story" consisting of five movements, Rashid Kalimullin conveys his impressions and thoughts about Moscow, capturing the essence of a large city with lyrical qualities.

The audience also had the opportunity to enjoy the voice of Anna Aglatova, a soloist with the Bolshoi Theatre opera company, recognized as one of the world's most beautiful sopranos. She has received the Russian Presidential Award for her contributions to cultural development.

Vietnamese composer Lê Tự Minh presented his Romance pieces "Revival," "Return to Mother," and "Oh Vam Co River" for cello and orchestra. A member of the Vietnam Musicians Association, Lê Tự Minh has translated many foreign songs into Vietnamese, including more than 40 songs from Russian.

Notably, he graduated from the V.I. Lenin Military-Political Academy in Moscow and defended his doctoral thesis at the Russian Academy of Sciences. The composer shared that he has a deep affection for Russia, where he lived and studied.

The works of these two composers were performed by the Moscow State Academic Symphony Orchestra (MGASO), providing the audience with an emotionally charged evening. MGASO is one of Russia's oldest symphony orchestras, known for its excellent performances of classical masterpieces and the best works of modern composers.

The concert also featured notable names such as Lada Labzina, an organist and one of the leading representatives of the Russian organ school, an Honored Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan, and a multiple award winner at international competitions.

Stanislav Malyshev, a renowned Russian violinist and conductor, an associate professor at the Moscow Conservatory, who has captivated audiences in the finest venues across Russia.

Boris Lifanovsky, a cellist and music journalist, a soloist of the Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra, is known as the conductor of the Bolshoi Theatre Cello Quartet, a publisher, and the Editor-in-Chief of the ClassicalMusicNews.Ru portal.