The message reads, in part:
“You are rightfully celebrated as an outstanding composer – a talented, bold and brilliant innovator. Your unique theatrical works, symphonic compositions, alongside your enduring legacy in film music stand as a magnificent contribution to Russian art.”
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Alexei Rybnikov is a Soviet and Russian composer best known for his iconic rock operas Juno and Avos, and Star and Death of Joaquin Murrieta, as well as dozens of film scores.