The magic of hands’ movements producing the music that melts the hearts and fills the souls with warmth is undeniable when Ramilya Saubanova performs the Tatar composer Rustem Yakhin’s Prelude. Ramilya’s skilled hands create a cloud of emotions, connections and memories that captures the listener to the core. The sounds of Ramilya’s interpretation of Tatar classics are simultaneously resilient and vulnerable thanks to the pianist’s deep understanding of Tatar rich heritage. Ramilya Saubanova’s introduction of Tatar composers to the American audience is of exceptional value: It delivers unique and vibrant compositions to the world stage to be appreciated. 

The trained hands of an artist are precious: capable of creating a masterpiece that touches a soul, evokes emotions, excites senses, empowers actions. Ramilya Saubanova’s capturing performances are lined up to indulge the senses in unforgettable ornamentation of Tatar music and mesmerizing handwork.

Ramilya’s talented work, for us, is like a pair of shchiteq – uniquely and intricately designed boot – crafted with patient and skilled hands that keep the centuries-long tradition of Tatar Leather Mosaic alive. 

It is crucially important for humanity to keep and appreciate intangible and material heritage of all people, because the culture of every ethnicity, even as small as the Tatars, contributes to vibrancy, diversity and well-being of a global society.