On February 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM, the Schubert Hall of the Wiener Konzerthaus will host the inaugural concert of the “Classic Revolution – PEACE” series, featuring violinist and composer Yury Revich. This event coincides with the presentation of Revich’s concept album, “PEACE,” which explores themes of inner and universal peace through compositions by artists from diverse cultural backgrounds.
The program is structured into six thematic sections: “Genesis,” “Soul is Nature,” “Peaceful,” “Feeling,” “Human,” and “Earth.” It includes works spanning from Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Prelude in E Major” to contemporary pieces by composers such as Mark John McEncroe, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Alla Pavlova, and Kareem Roustom. Notably, the concert will feature several world premieres, including Victoria Poleva’s “Soul,” Alla Pavlova’s “Adagio,” and Kareem Roustom’s “Tranquillomente.” Revich’s own compositions and impressions serve as interludes, connecting the various pieces and themes. (konzerthaus.at)
A focal point of the evening is the performance of “Soul” by Ukrainian composer Victoria Poleva. Commissioned in 2022 for violinist Bogdana Pivnenko, “Soul” is described by Poleva as a musical representation of the soul’s journey—continuous and unwavering. The piece embodies a path walked with dignity, reflecting the composer’s signature style of “sacred minimalism,” which emphasizes spiritual themes and musical simplicity.
Accompanying Revich are pianists David Chen and Volodymyr Borodin. The concert is organized by the NEW WAYS Center for Sustainable Development. Tickets are available through the Wiener Konzerthaus website.
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