Culture (as Art) Is a Very Complex Thing ...

 ... here is one of the greatest Russian piano players who ever walked this earth, Denis Matsuev,  giving an incredible classic music concert in ... jazz and blues tones. When you have the whole orchestra ... rocking. What can I say, enjoy. Including the conclusion with Sviridov's Time Forward going into the Christmas Tree. Blues and Jazz, which are purely American art forms, are immortal ... 

Yes, remember these guys saying to Bethoven to roll over ...

It is universal ... 

In Defense...

 ... of what was and is always great about true American culture. I am having this discussion for years now. Gershwin, Rhapsody in Blue, blues, jazz. Here is one of the most important classical pianists of the age, Denis Matsuev plays Gershwin as he was supposed to be played by Gods of music. This is Russia and Tatar Republic Symphonic Orchestra doing it:

This is about blues/jazz culture. Speaking of which. Enjoy Stravinsky and Russian Avant-garde. So much in common. 

But then again, the path to John Zorn or Allan Holdsworth is not an easy one, much processing power is needed. And don't get me started on modern metal music.

Music Is Transcendent. Matsuev Playing Gershwin And Blues.

It is Friday. Thanks To Casey I joined in. Watch from the beginning (including Covid-19 speech), but Denis Matsuev and his trio playing blues and variations on Gershwin (starting from 00:47) is something to behold.  Jazz and Blues, and Rhapsody In Blue, are immortal as is Tchaikovsky's music. 

Enjoy this magic.  Hint: add good bourbon and a good cigar and it becomes irresistible. Matsuev is, obviously, a genius.