Ukraine’s great composer, 84, survives in the midst of siege
NewsWe are given to understand that the composer Valentin Silvestrov, best known of living Ukrainian composers, has remained in his home in Kyiv as an act of solidarity with his people. Silverstrov is 84 and circumstances may change rapidly.
But orchestras in neighbouring countries are aware of his plight and performing his music.
This is the Janacek Philharmonic in Ostrava, conducted by the Russian Andrey Boreyko.
Here is that astonishing piee of music without commentary:
I deem important to say that composers, scientists, writers, and artists in general, being the creators of works of art that will remain alive in the culture after the end of its author’s existence, should receive special treatment and protection in times of peril. This would be a fair way to recognize and positive discrimination.
Valentin Silvestrov is right now close to Ukrainian city Vinnitsa. As far as I know he (84) , his daughter and his grandson are very tired, but safe. Tomorrow morning they will continue to travel towards hungarian or slovac border with hopes to escape. Lest pray for them
Best wishes and good luck to you and your family, Maestro Silvestrov.
My sympathies are with you and your countrymen and countrywomen.
Valentin Silvestrov and his family are on their way to Berlin. They are safe.
Glory to Ukraine!
The cultural loss to the world is as great as the humanitarian loss. So immense and unimaginable.
We all lose in war and we need to eliminate this awful sin of mankind