Brodsky, who was accompanied by pianist Bartlomiej Wezner, presented a wide-ranging repertoire, including works by Frederic Chopin and Ukrainian composers, but also violin versions of The Beatles’ Yesterday.
"Ideally, we would like to be able to meet under more joyful circumstances. But today there are serious moments of reflection, and as we commemorate this Saturday the second anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, it is important for us to emphasize our collective support for the Ukrainian struggle, a battle not only for its sovereignty, but for the freedom of the entire European continent." - Poland's Ambassador to the United Kingdom Piotr Wilczek said during the concert’s opening ceremony.
He recalled that Poland and the UK were the first to offer assistance to Ukraine, and stressed that the alliance of the three countries symbolizes collective resistance against oppression, commitment to defending human rights, integrity of territories and freedom.
Brodsky was born in Kiev in 1950, but has also held Polish citizenship for many years. He was the winner of the 7th Henryk Wieniawski International Violin Competition in 1977. He has performed with such distinguished orchestras as the Moscow Philharmonic, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Kiev National Philharmonic, Warsaw National Philharmonic, Mexico National Symphony, London Philharmonic, Jerusalem Symphony, New Jersey Symphony and Suisse Romande in Geneva.
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Source: PAP