Music of War — Now and Then at Leighton House

On May 8, Leighton House will host Music of War — Now and Then, a concert exploring how composers respond to war and how music captures the emotional weight of turbulent times.

The programme features works by Franz Schubert, Dmitri Shostakovich, Gustav Holst, Frank Bridge and contemporary composers. A special highlight of the evening will be a reading by Roma Liberov from Pavel Kushnir’s Birobidzhan Diary. Guests are invited to arrive early to explore the Leighton House Museum and gardens while enjoying a welcome glass of champagne.

Performers include acclaimed musicians Sasha Grynyuk, Mikhail Shilyaev and Yuri Zhislin, alongside young scholarship recipients supported by the Pavel Kushnir Scholarship. All proceeds from the concert will go towards supporting emerging musicians.

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