Concert in memory of Pavel Kushnir. Chopin's Mazurkas 23 December 2024

Join us for an evening dedicated to the legacy of pianist and author Pavel Kuzhnir.

The program of the concert includes the soulful Mazurkas by Chopin, interpreted by three outstanding pianists - Nadezhda Pisareva, Georgy Tchaidze and Alexey Chernov. This will be followed by Pawel's own interpretations of the mazurkas, which he created as part of his series Mazurkas on Wednesdays.

This opening concert marks the start of the Pavel Kushnir Memorial Scholarship. Founded by artists, musicians and creatives, this scholarship aims to support students from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus to study music at leading institutions worldwide. All proceeds from this concert will go towards the establishment of the scholarships, and additional donations are welcome.

Pavel Kuzhnir was a pianist, author and the creative mind behind the radio series Mazurkas on Wednesdays. In July 2024, he tragically died in prison as a result of a hunger strike after speaking out against the Russian war in Ukraine. He leaves behind a legacy of courage and determination. This scholarship will carry on his vision by helping aspiring musicians realizetheir dreams.

By participating, you are supporting this mission of resilience and dedication to music. Let's work together to ensure that young musicians have the freedom to study and live their music.

Pianists:

• Nadezhda Pisareva
• Georgy Tchaidze
• Alexey Chernov