The Russian House in Dhaka, in collaboration with North South University (NSU) and The Melodiya Collective, organised a concert titled “Echoes of Freedom, Bonds of Friendship” on Wednesday, celebrating the 55th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence and the longstanding friendship between Bangladesh and Russia.
Held at NSU in Dhaka, the concert featured classical compositions and traditional Russian folk music, offering audiences an insight into the country's musical heritage.
The programme was divided into two sections. The classical segment featured Sergei Rachmaninoff's Vocalise and Alexander Glazunov's Chant du ménestrel (Minstrel's Song).
The second section featured Russian folk music and other compositions, including Vo pole beryoza stoyala (In the Field Stood a Birch Tree), Svetit mesyats (The Moon Is Shining), Mikhail Glinka's Kamarinskaya, Valenki (Felt Boots), Ivan Larionov's Kalinka, Alexey Kozlov's Nostalgia and Korobeiniki (The Peddlers), a traditional melody with lyrics by Nikolay Nekrasov.
The Melodiya Collective performed the pieces, taking the audience through a range of classical and folk musical traditions.
The event also highlighted cultural exchanges between Bangladesh and Russia, with organisers describing music as a means of strengthening ties and promoting mutual understanding between the two countries.
The concert was organised as part of activities marking the anniversary of Bangladesh's Victory and the longstanding bilateral friendship.