Alexander Litvinovsky
Alexander Litvinovsky is a Belarusian composer who specializes in string instruments. His neo-romantic compositions blend classical forms and rich orchestral colours with modern elements, crafting a timeless elegance.
Since the release of Le Grand Cahier on streaming platforms in 2017, he has been taking the classical world by storm and amassing millions of streams on YouTube and Spotify. With an ever-growing reputation as one of the most gifted and inventive contemporary composers of classical music, Alexander’s works have been widely performed across Europe and abroad, and have been featured on the BBC Radio (UK) and ABC Radio Australia, among others.
Born in Minsk in 1962, Alexander graduated in Musicology from the local State Music College in 1982, and went on to study Composition at the Belarusian State Academy of Music under Professor Dmitry Smolsky. He has attended masterclasses and workshops with composers such as Jonathan Harvey and Michael Nyman (Great Britain), Louis Andriessen (Holland), Martin Bresnick (USA), Sylvano Bussotti (Italy), Tristan Murail and François-Bernard Mâche (France).
Throughout his career, Alexander has delved into many musical dimensions, penning works for chamber, choral and symphony ensembles, as well as electro-acoustic compositions. As noted by music critic Svetlana Beresten, his creative philosophy bridges tradition and avant-garde: Litvinovsky thrives in the artful interplay of styles, reconstructing musical forms from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods. At the same time, he embraces modern influences, incorporating cutting-edge technology and contemporary techniques.
This results in a distinctive fusion of artistic elements that draws from the full expanse of European culture. For Litvinovsky, historical styles are not static or outdated frameworks but serve as matrices for generating unique, innovative creations. He continuously uncovers new creative resources, navigating stylistic labyrinths to find fresh sources of inspiration, while celebrating the beauty and complexity of each detail.
