To the participants of the 20^th International Festival of Classical Music January Music Nights

Dear friends,

I cordially welcome you at the opening of the 20^th International Festival of Classical Music January Music Nights.

This wonderful cultural project, which was born on the Brest land, has an important mission to bring people up on the best examples of world art, it helps consolidate friendship between peoples.

The long and successful history of the January Music Nights shows that our citizens’ interest in music classics is growing from year to year, and that this artistic forum enjoys well-deserved authority and recognition in Belarus and abroad.

Many renowned artists have performed at Brest concert grounds over the past years; numerous young talents have launched their music careers there. Famous performers from various countries have come to this anniversary festival to please the audience once again by their talent and virtuosity.

I am confident that this wonderful holiday will continue good festival traditions, become a powerful impetus towards consolidation of the spiritual and intellectual foundations of our society and development of international cooperation.

I wish you good health, inspiration, success in all undertakings, happiness and excellent mood.