As Russia’s war against Ukraine intensified, Valentin Silvestrov, 84, fled to Germany and has become a musical spokesman for his country. By Peter Schmelz His “Prayer for Ukraine” was a centerpiece of ...
Watch the Performance and Donate Now. The daughter of composer Valery Polevoy (1927-1986), composer Victoria Vita Polevá was born in Kyiv, Ukraine and her work has been performed all over the world.
The 86-year-old Kyiv native, living in exile in Berlin, has a new album of symphonic works that explores the idea of reminiscence. What's past is present for Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov ...
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Ukrainian-born, Brooklyn-based pianist and composer Vadim Neselovskyi about his new album inspired by Ukraine's struggles since Russia's invasion.