MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –
The Moscow Chamber Orchestra Musica Viva, subordinate to the capital’s Department of Culture, regularly organizes concerts and performances for wounded soldiers of the special military operation (SVO) at concert venues and in hospitals together with the charitable foundation “Our Power of Good”.
The charitable foundation “Our Power of Good” was created in March 2023. Its task is to socialize disabled participants of the SVO, promote their involvement in the full life of society, and also help in acquiring the necessary skills taking into account the injuries received.
The collaboration between the foundation and the Moscow Chamber Orchestra Musica Viva began on January 23, when 10 members of the SVO, including wheelchair users undergoing rehabilitation in the capital’s hospitals, attended a concert in the large hall of the Moscow Concert Hall “Zaryadye”. Then the wounded soldiers attended the orchestra’s performances in the Great Hall of the Moscow State Conservatory named after P.I. Tchaikovsky and the Concert Hall named after P.I. Tchaikovsky.
The foundation’s wards heard such immortal masterpieces as the Requiem by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi, cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach, works by Astor Piazzolla, and symphonies by Robert Schumann. In addition, outstanding Russian soloists performed for them: opera diva Vasilisa Berzhanskaya, laureates of international violin competitions Daniil Kogan, Ravilya Islyamova, and Elena Korzhenevich. The SVO participants became acquainted with the art of the Moscow State Academic Chamber Choir “Minin Choir”. Many of them were introduced to classical music for the first time.
When wounded soldiers attend concerts of the Musica Viva orchestra, they meet the artists backstage and communicate in an informal setting. Music inspires soldiers, gives strength, heals not only physical wounds, but also the soul. At the meetings, words of gratitude are heard to the SVO participants for their bravery, fortitude and endurance. The musicians note that it is important for them to help people who risked their lives to defend the Motherland. The total number of SVO participants who attended the performances exceeded 300 people.
In addition, since November 2023, the Musica Viva orchestra has been collaborating with the Central Clinical Military Sanatorium in Arkhangelskoye, performing for the SVO soldiers undergoing rehabilitation there. The first concert was held in the medical building, the second – in the institution’s club. According to military tradition, the soldiers greeted the orchestra with three cheers. The hospital management awarded the performances with certificates of gratitude and asked to prepare a special musical gift for the audience next time – the march “Farewell of Slavyanka”.
For each member of the orchestra, performing for the defenders of the Motherland is a special honor. In this way, the artists contribute to the overall victory.
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