The Tchaikovsky Children's Music School No. 1 opens after the renovation in Kazan

Today in Kazan, the Tchaikovsky Children's Music School No. 1 has opened after the renovation. The building on Gorky Street, 22/26, a cultural heritage site, was completely reconstructed by its 90th anniversary. An interactive museum was established here, new musical instruments were purchased for children, and the yard was equipped for holding chamber concerts. The Mayor of Kazan Ilsur Metshin and People's Artists of Russia Denis Matsuev and Konstantin Khabensky congratulated the students and teachers at the festive concert today.

“The decision on renovation was timed to the 90th anniversary of the music school. This institution is one of the founders of musical education in Kazan. Sofia Gubaidulina, Rustem Yakhin and other outstanding musicians started their career here,”- said Ilsur Metshin, the Mayor of the city.

Music School No. 1 has been located for more than 30 years in a two-storey building with an area of 1,266.8 sq.m. , built in 1905. Over the years, the building has become dilapidated, some of the wooden had deteriorated, the ceilings and the walls have begun to ruin. The renovation began in August last year.

Farit Amerkhanov, the acting director of the school told the visitors that in 2015 the school building received the status of a cultural heritage site of regional significance. This status was taken into account when creating layouts of new premises and during renovation. Materials for decoration were selected according to old drawings. The construction workers also managed to preserve the ancient tiles between the first and second floors of the building.

The Mayor of the city, together with the guests, inspected the renovated facilities. They also looked around the museum of the music school. According to teacher Anna Sekletova, the entire 90-year history of the school is collected here, and among the most valuable exhibits are the violin of Ruvim Polyakov, the founder of the school, , and the piano played by Sergei Rachmaninoff during his visit to Kazan.

Going out on the balcony, the honored guests inspected the landscaped yard of the institution with a stage. Chamber concerts and performances of students will be held here in summer.

In total, 174.1 million rubles were allocated from the budgets of the city and the republic for the overhaul and purchase of equipment.

After the tour, Ilsur Metshin, Denis Matsuev and Konstantin Khabensky attended a concert on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the educational institution.

“We were informed in time that the conditions at the music school did not correspond to its famous graduates. It's great that we managed to renovate the school and purchase new instruments,”- Ilsur Metshin said.

Actor Konstantin Khabensky congratulated the music school staff. “The right investment is an investment in children, which will definitely pay off. I am glad that the Mayor of Kazan monitors the upbringing of the younger generation and does everything possible so that children do not feel a lack of attention. I am calm for Kazan,”- he said.

Pianist Denis Matsuev noted that the institution made a strong impression on him: “I am sure that the renovated building will please the eye, and the cultural stuffing of the institution will remain at the same high level.” After the welcoming words, the pianist performed one of Schubert's impromptu performances, “Juggler” by Moritz Moshkovsky and an improvised musical piece.