Sergei Newski

Born in Moscow in October 1972, Sergei Newski is a prominent contemporary composer living in Germany since 1994. He is recognized as one of the leading voices of a younger generation of composers, known for his critical engagement with Russian musical traditions and for addressing contemporary social themes in his works. His compositions, such as the music theater 'Secondhand-Zeit' and the opera 'Die Einfachen,' tackle pressing issues like Soviet nostalgia and homophobic legislation in Russia. Newski's work is characterized by a blend of subversive messaging and a deep understanding of the historical and cultural complexities of Russian art.