On the 24th of this month, one year from Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, musicians from both countries held a charity concert to support the Ukrainian people with a wish for peace from the bombed city of Hiroshima. I was.
This concert was held at a hall in Minami-ku, Hiroshima by a Japanese organization that supports young musicians from around the world.
Among the performers, Russian pianist Andrei Gugnin expressed his opposition on social media immediately after the start of the military invasion, and is currently living in Croatia after fleeing Russia.
Also, Ukrainian violinist Alexei Semenenko teaches music at a German university and continues to support Ukraine.
This charity concert has been held in Tokyo and Kyoto so far, but the performance in Hiroshima this time was realized from the desire to send a message from the atomic bombed city of the two people who are concerned about Russia's use of nuclear weapons. .
At the concert, a classical masterpiece with a wish for peace was performed, and the visitors listened attentively to the beautiful sound.
Proceeds from the concert will be used to support heating equipment for Ukrainian people.
Russian pianist 'shows solidarity against attack'
Russian pianist Gugunin said, "The purpose of the concert is to show solidarity in the face of the Russian government's attacks on Ukraine and its people. Ukraine's reclaiming of its territory will bring about a major turning point for Russia." I hope for you."
Ukrainian Violinist "Feelings for Hiroshima Concert"
Ukrainian violinist Semenenko said, “I visited the Atomic Bomb Museum in November last year, so I have a special fondness for the concert in Hiroshima. I just hope it ends soon," he said.