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Valentin Silvestrov: music at the edge of farewell

Peter Quantrill
Thursday, April 17, 2025

Peter Quantrill reflects on the path taken so far by this Ukrainian master whose music is known for its serenity and transcendence

Valentin Silvestrov – unmatched in terms of authenticity at the piano (photography: Marco Caselli))
Valentin Silvestrov – unmatched in terms of authenticity at the piano (photography: Marco Caselli))

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