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((TITLE: TV Composer Ukraine Fundraiser – Bagdasaryan
HEAD: Russian-Born Composer Organizes Concerts to Raise Money for Ukrainian Children
TEASER: Ian Maksin is among Russian and Ukranian artists in the US taking action to help Ukraine
DATE: 05/06/2022 at 8:30am
PUBLISHED AT: 04/xx/2022
BYLINE: Angelina Bagdasaryan
CONTRIBUTOR:
DATELINE: Los Angeles, California
VIDEOGRAPHER: Vazgen Varzhabetian
VIDEO SOURCE (S): VOA Original
SCRIPT EDITORS: KE; Reifenrath
PLATFORMS: TV only
TRT: 2:43
VID APPROVED BY:KE
TYPE: TVPKG
UPDATE:))
((INTRO))
[[When the war in Ukraine started, composer and cello player Ian Maksin immediately spoke up, condemning Russia’s aggression. Today, Malksin, who is of Russian descent, is touring the U.S., performing in a series of concerts to raise money to help Ukrainian children. Angelina Bagdsaryan has the story, narrated by Anna Rice.]]
((NARRATION))
When it became too difficult to choose words to describe the war in Ukraine, composer and cello player Ian Maksin put his feelings into music.
The famous composer, who is of Russian descent, embarked on a series of charity concerts through the U.S. to raise money for Ukrainian children.
((Ian Maksin, Composer and Cello Player)) ((IN RUSSIAN))
“The world fell apart, my own world and the world around me. I literally had to put it back together piece by piece.”
((NARRATION))
Maksin says he couldn’t remain indifferent and act as though nothing had happened.
((Ian Maksin, Composer and Cello Player)) ((IN RUSSIAN))
“When it comes to musicians, the majority are afraid they will lose their audience. // I made my choice on day one — and I lost all my Russian audience and the chance to perform in Russia. But I didn’t hesitate for a second.”
((NARRATION))
The funds raised from Maksin’s concerts will go directly to Ukrainian foundations.
((Iurii Pashchenko, World Charity Foundation I HELP YOU)) ((IN RUSSIAN))
“Our goal is to help children who suffered as a result of the war. We will raise funds for the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital and other hospitals as well.”
((Natalia Stelmakh, World Charity Foundation I HELP YOU)) ((ENG))
“Our job is to fundraise for medical equipment, for medical supplies and everything for the kids that have suffered from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.”
((NARRATION))
All the money raised after selling these paintings by Russian and Ukrainian artists will also be sent to Ukraine.
((Alice Greani, Artist)) ((IN RUSSIAN))
“I want to help children. I want them to grow up mentally healthy. The most important thing is for them to get through this period of pain and fear in the least traumatic way possible; I want them to grow up to be good people that will build our future.”
((NARRATION))
Maksin also thinks a lot about the future. And he believes the responsibility for what is happening today lies with everyone.
((Ian Maksin, Composer and Cello Player)) ((IN RUSSIAN))
“I feel a certain responsibility, and I’m doing everything I can to atone, to minimize the harm that is being inflicted today by what is still my native country, my motherland. … I love my motherland, and I won’t allow anyone to accuse me of being a traitor or of not being a patriot.”
((NATS)) ((Maksin Playing))
((For Angelina Bagdasaryan in Los Angeles, California, Anna Rice, VOA News))
NewsML Media TopicsArts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
NetworkVOA
Embargo DateMay 6, 2022 08:36 EDT
Brand / Language ServiceVoice of America - English
