Famous British musician expresses support for Ukraine

This became known from the Institute of Cultural Studies of the National Academy of Arts of Ukraine, which received a message from the musician, Ukrinform reports.

“The Institute of Cultural Studies of the National Academy of Arts of Ukraine (NAI) has received a letter from Peter Campbell-Kelly, Principal Violinist of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Lecturer at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, in which he expresses his support for the people of Ukraine in the face of Russia's brutal aggression and the terrible suffering of Ukrainians,” the statement said.

It is also noted that along with the letter, the British musician attached a short film in which he performs the Mysterious Sonata No. 16 “Passacaglia” for solo by the 17th-century Austrian composer Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber.

“I would like to present you with this piece as a musical prayer for well-being and strength for all of you who are fighting and protecting your dear Pele as heroes in this war,” the letter reads.

Peter Campbell-Kelly accompanied the musical message with his own poem.

“We in the UK are with you and sincerely admire you,” the musician noted, concluding his letter with the words “Glory to Ukraine!”

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The NAA Institute of Cultural Studies expressed gratitude to Peter Campbell-Kelly for his sympathy, compassion and creative support for Ukraine.

As reported, the famous Italian trumpeter Pao Fresu, accompanied by a quartet of Italian musicians, gave a concert in Kyiv, which began with a jazz interpretation of the Ukrainian national anthem.