SPRING CONCERT PROGRAM NOTES: POLINA NAZAYKINSKAYA: APRIL SONG, SYMPHONY NO. 1

Posted on May 8, 2022

POLINA NAZAYKINSKAYA: APRIL SONG, SYMPHONY NO. 1

My First Symphony traces a journey of the human spirit in search of personal freedom, solace and eternal love. The trials and tribulations of doubt culminate in a struggle to find inner peace, as the illusion of happiness crumbles and a sense of direction is lost. Anticipation of a new dawn presses against the limits of despair. With the rebirth of nature after a dreadful winter’s spell, the inner doubts start to dissipate and open a pathway toward greater acceptance and gratitude. The spirit is able to break from the shackles of hopelessness and rise as the Phoenix from the ashes.
Polina Nazaykinskaya, 2022