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A Sad Day. Loss of the Alexandrov Ensemble.



From quite early in my life I have been aware of the Red Army Choir.  From the first time I heard them I was thrilled with their harmony and musicality.  I am but a poor musician but good enough to know just how good this choir has always been.  All over the world there will be people today, like me who mourn their loss.  How quickly joy and anticipation can turn to sorrow.  This will be keenest for their family members, but many people around the world will share that sorrow.  The Russian people are resilient after centuries of hardship and I am sure there will be those who will take on the challenge of re-building such a great choir again, not the same but of equal musicality. I saw on the T.V. this morning a lead singer from the choir who had stayed behind for family reasons.  My wish for him is that he would take a lead role in re-building the choir in memory of the friends he has lost.

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