Soviet Russia. The 1970s. A young violinist from a renowned musical family flees his homeland in search of freedom. This is the story of Dmitry Sitkovetsky — a family memoir, a portrait of the Russian intelligentsia, and a journey through music and exile.
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Chapter II: The Great Russian Violin School
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This chapter takes a behind-the-scenes look at a system that produced countless talents. Dmitry recalls his experiences with Soviet musical training. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsitkovetsky/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dmitrysitkovetsky Threads: https://www.threads.com/@dsitkovetsky Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmitrysitkovets…
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In this episode, Dmitry revisits his childhood – the first sounds of music in his mother’s womb, the early loss of his father and an audition with a prominent violin teacher. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsitkovetsky/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dmitrysitkovetsky Threads: https://www.threads.com/@dsitkovetsky Facebook: https://www.fac…
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Dmitry Sitkovetsky is a Soviet-born violinist, transcriber, and conductor. In this series, he revisits his journey from a privileged musical upbringing within an oppressive society to the new life he forged as an émigré. Through his reflections — and the music that shaped him — his story unfolds against the backdrop of the cultural and political cu…
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