On 1 May, the The Institute of National Variety Art named after Batyr Zakirov hosted a masterclass by Sergei Zhilin, People’s Artist of Russia and pianist. The session took the form of a lively discussion, during which Sergei spoke about his professional development, his early steps in music, and the influence of various musical schools and traditions.
During the practical session, Zhilin demonstrated the finer points of performance technique, focusing on rhythm, harmony, dynamics and tone production. Participants in the masterclass had the opportunity to perform in front of the artist and receive valuable advice.