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Details
Swiss Church
79 Endell Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9DY
England
Programme
Frédéric Chopin – Mazurka in A minor, Op.17 no.4
Frédéric Chopin – Mazurkas, Op.63
Frédéric Chopin – Mazurkas, Op.59
Frédéric Chopin – Mazurkas, Op.56
Performers
Petr Limonov – piano
Maya Irgalina – piano
Elena Toponogova – piano
Programme Note
Join us for an evening celebrating the legacy of pianist and author Pavel Kushnir.
The program features the soulful Chopin Mazurkas, performed by three remarkable pianists. Their music will be followed by Pavel's interpretations of the mazurkas that he created during his life as part of his Mazurkas on Wednesdays series.
This inaugural concert serves as the launch for the Pavel Kushnir Memorial Scholarship. Established by artists, musicians, and creators, this scholarship aims to support students from Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus in pursuing their musical studies at leading institutions worldwide. All proceeds from this concert will contribute to establishing these scholarships, and additional donations are warmly welcomed.
Pavel Kushnir was a pianist and author, and the creative force behind the radio series Mazurkas on Wednesdays. In July 2024, he tragically died in detention as a result of a hunger strike, after speaking out against Russia's war in Ukraine. He leaves behind a legacy of courage and resolve, and this scholarship will carry forward his vision by helping aspiring musicians achieve their dreams.
