
Maxim Shalygin: Lacrimosa or 13 Magic Songs
“If there are no tears in your eyes, there will be no rainbow in the soul.” (Native American proverb)
The work «Lacrimosa or 13 Magic Songs» by the young composer Maxim Shalygin, written for 7 violins, is the first part of the SIMILAR macro cycle in which, as the author intended, each subsequent work is designed for the monochromatic sound of an ensemble of identical instruments is written. The music of «13 Magic Songs», which is aimed at each listener personally, is comparable to a metaphorical mirror, reflecting the changing feelings and experiences of the listener. Maxim Shalygin is one of the most frequently performed Ukrainian composers in the West.
- Composer(s) Maxim Shalygin
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Title(s) of the Work(s)
Lacrimosa or 13 Magic Songs
- Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Ensemble Armonia Lupus, Mikheil Menade - conductor