From Russia with Love

Amidst the swirling gloom of political and economic uncertainty why not take time out on Valentine's day to immerse yourself in the Romance and passion of the great Russian composers. Melancholy, longing, wild fervour and reflective introspection... you'll find it all in the songs of Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, the music of Scriabin and the less familiar Taneev and Nicolai Medtner.

Bringing these beguiling miniatrures of the East to life are Soprano Alla Kravchuk and pianist Yekaterina Lebedeva. Both products of the Kiev Tchaikovsky State Conservatoire they're now settled in Britain by way of ten years at the Hannover Opera House in Germany for Alla and an international solo career for Yekaterina.

While their expertise is spread across the Classical music repertoire of western Europe it's to the melodies of their native Russia and Ukraine that they return with the greatest affection. Join Alla and Yekaterina and bring along a loved one, or one whomight just be wooed by the beauty of Russian song.