The Belarusian State Archives and Museum of Literature and Art (BSAMLI) participated in the presentation of a joint publication of Lev Abeliovich’s «Sonata No.1 for Piano»

On November 5, 2025, staff of the Belarusian State Archives and Museum of Literature and Art (hereinafter referred to as BSAMLI), led by Director E.A.Makarenko, participated in the presentation of a joint publication with Kovcheg Publishing House of Lev Abeliovich’s «Sonata No.1 for Piano in C major, 1944», prepared for publication by Andrei Kiranov based on the sheet music manuscript stored in the archives and museum. The presentation took place as part of a large concert for teachers of the city’s music institutions at the Minsk Children’s Music School of Arts No.10 named after E.A. Glebov.

Lev Moiseevich Abeliovich (1912–1985) was a classic of 20th-century Belarusian music, an Honored Artist of the Byelorussian SSR, and a member of the USSR Union of Composers. Born in Vilnius, he enrolled in the Warsaw Conservatory (piano class). In 1939, while on vacation in Vilnius, he learned of the occupation of Poland and decided to continue his studies at the Minsk Conservatory. During the war, he was evacuated to Gorky. After the war, he returned to Minsk and devoted himself entirely to composing. His creative legacy includes four symphonies, overtures, and other pieces for orchestra; a piano concerto; chamber instrumental music, and others.

E.A.Makarenko addressed the audience with a welcoming speech, emphasizing the importance of popularizing archival documents. As a sign of strengthening their partnership, she presented Andrei Kiranov with a copy of «The Treasury of National Literature and Art».

1. E.A.Makarenko during a performance

2. Young performers on stage

3. Andrei Kiranov performing

4. Performance of Sonata No.3 by L.Abeliovich