Pachelbel Romance: An Album Born of Light and Compassion
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Pianist and composer Anton Batagov has released a live album, which is a unique interpretation of seven pieces by Johann Pachelbel on the piano. The album, released on Evidence Classics, is available for streaming on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Music, but is not available on Russian streaming platforms.
Batagov speaks with admiration about his love for Pakhelbel’s music, emphasizing its immortal beauty and deep emotionality. He believes that the album is "the only one in the world" where classical works are performed on a piano (except, perhaps, "Canon in C major").
He describes listening as an “absolutely hypnotic process” where time and space lose their significance and music opens up endless possibilities for perception. He sees in Pachelbel's music not only mastery, but also "integrity" born of light and emotion.
As part of the project, Batagov also plans to hold a concert in Dawn on June 21, and the proceeds from the sale of tickets will be sent to the Call of Ancestors shelter near Moscow, stressing that each ticket purchase is a contribution to saving lives.