Maxim Shalygin: Angel
From Alfred Schnittke to Maxim Shalygin, this musical dialogue transcends the sound of cannons to become an ambassador and witness for innocent peoples. The Musiques Nouvelles string quartet presents a program without borders, uniting Russian and Ukrainian composers in a single, shared desire to celebrate life, hope, and the universal power of art and music.
PROGRAM
- Alfred Schnittke (Russia, 1934-1998): String Quartet No. 3
- Victor Kissine (Russia/Belgium, 1953-): Passe la nuit (Passes the Night)
- Valentin Silvestrov (Ukraine, 1937-): String Quartet No. 3
- Maxim Shalygin (Ukraine, 1985-): Angel, in memory of Giya Kancheli (premiere of the version for string quartet, 2024)
- Composer(s) Maxim Shalygin
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Title(s) of the Work(s)
Angel
- Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra David Nùñez (violin), Laurent Houque (violin), Maxime Desert (viola), Jean-Paul Dessy (cello)