“…There is Our Music but There is Also Music Above Us…” In the Memory of Alexander Knaifel

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DOI 10.34690/408

Author Svetlana I. Savenko

Abstract

Obituary is dedicated to the memory of Alexander Aronovich Knaifel (1943–2024)—the great Russian composer, whose heritage represents a unique creative phenomenon. The article briefly describes his path as a musician and philosopher, as well as highlighting creative constants such as the idea of numerical construction and original interpretation of the word.

For citation

Savenko, S. I. “‘…There is our music but there is also Music above us…’ In the memory of Alexander Knaifel.” Muzykal’naya akademiya [Music Academy], no. 3, 2024, pp. 10–15, doi:10.34690/408. (In Russ.)

Published 22.08.2024

Approved 15.09.2024

Submitted 27.09.2024

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