The Unknown Friend, K. Rappoport, P. Osetinskaya | Dzintari Concert Hall

The performance “The Unknown Friend” is a refined literary and musical production based on Ivan Bunin’s short story of the same name. At the heart of the plot are fourteen letters written by a married woman and mother of four, living in exile, addressed to an imaginary lover — a Russian writer whose works have deeply touched her soul. These letters, filled with sorrow, hope, and spiritual longing, remain unanswered, yet they reveal the heroine’s inner world and emotional state.

The stage features two outstanding artists: actress Ksenia Rappoport, who performs Bunin’s text, and pianist Polina Osetinskaya, whose playing accompanies the narrative with works by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, Ravel, and other composers. Music and words intertwine closely in the performance, creating a powerful emotional resonance.

The director of the production is Valery Galendeev — a renowned stage speech coach and co-creator of many successful theatre projects.

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