The art of Valery Alexandrovich Gavrilin (1939–1999), an outstanding Russian composer of the last third of the 20th century, is a bright and original part of the world music art. Gavrilin’s music style is easily recognizable, it has imitators. It captivates with its natural melody, modern national coloring, cordiality and sincerity, deep heartfelt sympathy for the concerns and aspirations of ordinary people. It is beautiful and serious, smiling and sad, intimate and trustworthy.