Горы меня вдохновляют. Пианистка из США даст в Душанбе пять концертов
Гостья из США, пианистка Дженнифер Химстра рассказала о своих впечатлениях о нашей стране, планах на ближайшие три года и любви к животным.
The Mountains Inspire Me: American Pianist to Give Five Concerts in Dushanbe
Visiting American pianist Jennifer Heemstra spoke about her impressions of Tajikistan, her plans for the next three years, and her love of animals.
Publication: Pressa.tj
Author: Elena Bekaeva; Jamilya Nasyrova credited at the end of the article
Date: June 6, 2022
Location: Dushanbe, Tajikistan
Article type: Interview / Profile
Original language: Russian
This interview published by Pressa.tj documents Jennifer Heemstra’s arrival in Tajikistan and her early plans to develop concert, educational, charitable, and international cultural-exchange initiatives in Dushanbe. Heemstra discusses her background as an American pianist, her impressions of Tajikistan’s mountains and traditional music, and her intention to collaborate with local and international artists while learning the Tajik and Russian languages.
The article previews five concerts at the music college, the Ziyodullo Shahidi music school, the international school, the Bactria Cultural Centre, and the Hilton Dushanbe. It also describes a benefit concert supporting the public organization Za Zhizn and its work providing shelter, food, vaccinations, and sterilization for homeless animals. Although the webpage displays a publication date of June 6, 2022, the interview discusses concerts and plans associated with Heemstra’s first months in Tajikistan and her goals for 2019.
Featured individuals: Jennifer Heemstra
Event / Program: Five-concert series in Dushanbe; benefit concert supporting the public organization Za Zhizn
Archived source: Pressa.tj, “Горы меня вдохновляют. Пианистка из США даст в Душанбе пять концертов,” June 6, 2022. Saved copy provided for documentation and archival reference.
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