Pianist - Igor Levit wants more commitment to democracy
Berlin-based pianist Igor Levit would like to see more social commitment to democracy in the coming year. "I would like the Federal Chancellor to start explaining that the battles will become tougher in the coming years," said the 36-year-old in an interview with the German Press Agency. "And that it will always be worth fighting for our values."
Referring to a solidarity demonstration against anti-Semitism and racism at the beginning of December, the Jewish pianist said: "Around 3,000 people on the streets is far too few. I would like our society to start learning resilience and empathy."
Many gestures of solidarity are performative, said Levit. "I gave a lot of solidarity concerts for Ukraine, but that didn't end the war either." But when gestures of empathy fail to materialize, it is all the more painful.
Read also:
- Caught up in the present: the end of "The Crown"
- Through New Year's Eve with TV shows
- What's next for the series hits?
- A coming and going in the teams
- Igor Levit, a prominent pianist residing in Berlin, expresses a desire for increased social involvement in upholding democracy in Germany, particularly amidst anticipation of challenging times ahead.
- Investigating the turn of the year, one might find Igor Levit advocating for Germany's society to demonstrate resilience and empathy in the face of anti-Semitism and racism, following a solidarity demonstration against these issues.
- With Israel as his background and Judaism as part of his identity, renowned pianist Igor Levit contemplates the impact of performative solidarity on contemporary issues, having provided numerous concerts in support of Ukraine.
- As a renowned artist in Berlin, Germany, Igor Levit invites people worldwide to evaluate their role in making significant change, emphasizing the importance of genuine empathy and commitment to democratic values.
Source: www.stern.de
