'See you in a year. Without losses': Pugacheva showed a touching meeting with Raimonds Pauls in Jurmala

Alla Pugacheva shared rare footage of her meeting with Raimonds Pauls. The maestro sat at the piano again, the singer's family gathered nearby, and her attempt to perform the famous song 'Encore' ended in tears. Alla Pugacheva showcased one of those meetings that mean much more to the fans of the two artists than ordinary family chronicles. In Jurmala, the singer met with her long-time friend and co-author of many famous songs, Raimonds Pauls. Along with Pugacheva were her husband Maxim Galkin and their children — Lisa and Harry. Family and close ones gathered around a large table, but the main event of the evening was, of course, the music.Instagram Pugacheva shared that such meetings with Pauls have become an annual tradition for their families. 'Annual traditional family meeting with MAESTRO RAIMONDS PAULS. Music, memories, and the obligatory wish to meet next year 'WITHOUT LOSSES'. LET IT BE SO!' — wrote the singer. This phrase — 'without losses' — turned out to be one of the most emotional in the entire post. Pugacheva's followers repeatedly echoed it in the comments, wishing the artists health and new meetings. And this is not surprising. Raimonds Pauls and Alla Pugacheva are one of the most famous creative unions of the Soviet stage. Their collaboration gifted the audience songs that have outlived their time and have long become part of the musical memory of several generations. In one of the published videos, Raimonds Pauls sits at the piano. No big stage, orchestra, or concert lights — just the maestro, the instrument, and the people nearby. Post by ALLA PUGACHEVA (@alla_orfey) Pugacheva stands by the piano and listens to the music along with the other guests. The intimacy of the event made a particularly strong impression on the fans: legendary artists, whom millions are used to seeing on huge stages, simply met at home and found themselves once again surrounded by music. 'Two absolute geniuses who gifted us an entire era of great music — wishing you health and endless inspiration!' — wrote one of the followers. Another commentator articulated it even more precisely: 'Two people met whose songs have become anchors for the best memories of several generations.' But the most emotional moment was another episode. Pugacheva tries to perform 'Encore' — one of the songs associated with her long-term creative partnership with Pauls. However, she cannot finish singing it. She admits: as soon as she starts to sing — tears immediately come. This short fragment particularly touched the fans. 'From the last video, I just got a lump in my throat... many, many lives and many worlds ago... unforgettable moments,' — wrote one user. Another follower addressed the singer directly: 'We are not leaving the hall, Alla Borisovna, and we are waiting, waiting.' Another fan confessed: 'Hooray! We are happy to see you, Alla Borisovna, and your Maestro Raimonds Pauls! And also your wonderful family! Your native voice brings us to tears!' For a vast audience, the meeting of Pugacheva and Pauls became an occasion to recall the era when the songs they created were played on the radio and television, on records and at concerts. The creative union of Pauls and Pugacheva particularly flourished in the early 1980s. It was then that the songs emerged, which today are inseparable from the history of the Soviet stage. Among the most famous are 'Maestro,' 'Antique Clock,' 'A Million Scarlet Roses,' 'Without Me.' In the comments, fans also recalled more rare works. One user spoke about the song 'Two Swifts' set to music by Raimonds Pauls and lyrics by Andrei Voznesensky, recorded by Pugacheva at the beginning of their collaboration. 'I just found the song by Alla Pugacheva 'Two Swifts' (music by R. Pauls, lyrics by A. Voznesensky) in the archives. She recorded it in 1980 and performed it once on TV in Ostankino on March 2, 1981,' — he wrote. Among hundreds of emotional reactions, one thought repeats: for many viewers, Pugacheva and Pauls have long ceased to be just a singer and a composer. 'Maestro and the Woman who sings, thank YOU for the emotions!' — wrote one fan. 'Two legends! How joyful it is to see you together! Wishing you health, our dear ones,' — added another. And someone expressed the general sentiment quite briefly: 'How I wish such people lived forever!' Perhaps that is why an ordinary home meeting elicited such a reaction. There was no need for a big stage, decorations, or an orchestra. It was enough for Pauls to sit at the piano, and for Pugacheva to attempt to sing, for several minutes of video to transform into a journey decades back for thousands of people. And Pugacheva's own wish — to meet again in a year 'without losses' — ultimately became the main motif of the evening. Fans picked up these words, wishing both artists health and hoping that the next such meeting will definitely take place.