The proposed almanac presents texts, the main authors of which are researchers of the Center for Integrated Art Studies of the Saratov State Conservatory named after L. In. Sobinov . The wide thematic range of these texts reflects the various directions of the multilateral space of scientific research of the participants of this creative project. dedicated to the study and popularization of art of the XVI-XVIII centuries in all its aspects (literary creativity , Fine Arts , architecture, The Art of Music , Theatre , Folklore and t. d. ), including the traditions of the Baroque era in the art of later times and with the involvement of research in other sections of scientific knowledge. At the same time, an important component is the development of the principles of historically oriented (authentic) performance (both in music and in other types of performing arts).