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Eavesdropping on a concert at the NY Phil Jumbotron.  Interesting juxtaposition of a very thoughtful piece with the Khachaturian piano concerto.  Brings to mind a moment in the old Russian film Train Station for Two...

https://youtu.be/bUya5DBvw_g?si=fbUJlldBb_LXKim1&t=4907 

In fairness, K is very useful for orchestras in the second world -- crowd-pleasing, and not requiring the band to play a tune beyond itself.